A gem of a city filled with countless attractions and sights, deciding what to do on your first (or even second) trip to Paris can be tough. In this article, "adopted" Parisienne Jillian Madrid of blog Behind the Carry On, a veteran of La Ville-Lumière, outlines all the top locations you should be visiting on your trip. Paris is one of my favourite European cities. I love France as a whole, but there’s something so special about Paris. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit Pari

After a seemingly infinite number of issues with the ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop Airlines, Cassandra Fata warns all fellow travellers to avoid this company at all costs. After all, you wouldn't want your vacation experience turning into horror story, just like hers did. A few months ago, my cousin won a contest for a return flight with Swoop (a Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier, owned by WestJet). This had been really exciting, as I had wanted to come visit her for her birthda

Now that you'll be traversing across the globe, you might need to pick someone to do this with. The question is: do you know who to pick? This article explains the important things to consider when selecting an ideal travel partner. So, you’ve decided that it’s time to pursue your dreams of traveling around the world. Congrats! So long as you’re not planning on travelling solo, your next step is to choose your travel partner. To choose this partner, there are a few aspects wo

Looking to travel to South Korea? Here are some key tips from expat Sarah Maine, who currently lives here. I have been living in South Korea for almost six months now, and I am loving every minute of it. I teach English to elementary school students in a small town called Gongju, and when I’m not teaching, I am spending as much time as possible getting to know this wonderful country. Living in a new country – specifically in a very rural, conservative area – has its set of ch

After using TraveLibro for several months now, I can easily say that it has quickly become my #1 travel app. I talk more about why below! ***CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TRAVELIBRO APP*** If on a computer, send yourself the following link, to download from your smartphone: https://goo.gl/QRWr3i *** As you've probably been able to tell by my recent shares on Facebook and story posts on Instagram, I have been using TraveLibro for several months now and  can easily say that it has

After my recent trip from Toronto, Canada to Thiruvananthapuram, India for #KeralaBlogExpress, I feel like I have become an expert on long-distance travel. Here are some of my tips and tricks for surviving that seemingly endless flight! After my recent trip from Toronto, Canada to Thiruvananthapuram, India for Kerala Blog Express, I honestly feel as if I have magically become an expert on long-haul flights and travel. This was my first time in Asia (yay!) -- with the furthest

Looking back at one of my favourite trips *ever*, exploring the province of Alberta with my cousins was a highlight of 2017. I talk about all of the amazing things to do, see, and explore in this beautiful part of Canada. At the very beginning of summer 2017, between June and July, I travelled across Canada from Toronto, Ontario to Edmonton, Alberta to visit with my cousins for nearly three weeks. This was my first time travelling there, as well as going so far out of provinc

I've compiled a list of my must-haves while travelling, including tips & tricks for using the products. Today's post features some of the best quality brands I've come across, who offer super convenient products. While packing for my trip to the United Kingdom, I compiled a list of all my travel must-haves to share with you guys! I had the privilege of trying out and bringing all of these products with me during my trip and they made my travels significantly easier. I’m going

One of the coolest places to explore in the eastern part of the Great Toronto Area, Camp 30 is an abandoned WWII POW camp that's filled with an eerie history and countless photo ops. It was summertime when I went to the eerie Camp 30 in Bowmanville with a couple of my friends. Camp 30 was a school for delinquent boys that was converted to a POW camp for Nazi officers during WWII. After the war, it was used a private training school, a Catholic secondary school, and then as Da

While planning my trip to the United Kingdom to visit my friends, I've been compiling a list of must-haves while travelling on an international flight. A lot of this post will be similar to my article on packing for a domestic trip, which I wrote back in June prior to my trip to Edmonton, Alberta. Shortly before I even went on my trip to Edmonton, I experienced a mixture of suddenly cheap airfare to Manchester (I'll be flying with Icelandair) + a drop in the British pound + a

Whenever I fly, both long and short distances, bringing my iPod + Spotify playlists with me are always a must. Today's post consists of my favourite playlists when travelling! Whenever I fly, both long and short distances, bringing my iPod with me is always a must. I've always felt the need to cancel out the murmur of people sitting around me, regardless of how quiet it may be. I recently got a pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones and I'm obsessed with how well they

While planning my trip to Alberta to visit my cousins, I compiled a list of must-haves while travelling on a domestic flight. Check it out in today's post! While planning my trip to Edmonton to visit my cousins, I compiled a list of must-haves while travelling on a domestic flight with Air Canada, within Canada, and it’s been fairly easy to sort out. I have a serious problem when it comes to condensing my wardrobe into just a personal item, a carry-on bag, and a single luggag

Despite my adoration of city life, I'm the first to say that there are times where I need to step back from being surrounded by the hustle and bustle of total urbanity. Here are four ways to decompress for city living. Despite my adoration of city life, I'm the first to say that there are times where I need to step back from being surrounded by the hustle and bustle of total urbanity. I spend nearly every moment of my life surrounded by both locals and tourists, especially si

Travelling when you have debts can be a difficult thing to not only rationalize with yourself, but to save up for. Today's post explains why travelling is beneficial even when your struggling monetarily, and outlines how you can still do it while paying off your debts. Let's face it: one of the biggest problems that can impede us from following our goals (such as wandering around the globe) is a lack of funds. As a university student ready to enter grad school this coming Sep

Thinking of going to Paris? Check out my review below, complete with lots of photos of many of the landmarks included! The ParisPass was well worth the money spent, especially because it included the price of transportation in Zones 1, 2, and 3. I was able to make use of it throughout my seven day trip (I bought the six day pass, spending the last day simply roaming around the city and taking in all the sights and foods). Unfortunately, the pass does not include the Eiffel To

Brimming with culture, history, and utter beauty, Old Prague has easily become one of my favourite European destinations. This post outlines the best places to visit, the highlights of the city, and many accompanying photos. Prague is a breathtakingly old city that, when viewed aerially, appears to be an intricate labyrinth of bright red-orange roofs. I was first immersed in its incitement of utter awe at the age of seventeen during my first trip to Europe. The perfectly pres

Here's a look into the benefits of and excursions included in the Toronto CityPass. Let me begin simply by saying that the Toronto CityPass is definitely worth the money spent, if you are visiting Toronto. Last July, my cousins from Edmonton came to visit and we immediately set out to get the pass, so that I could take them touring around the city. You save a total of (just more than) 40% off regular general admission price for five of Toronto's top attractions, places I woul

Deciding where your next trip will be can be a tough conclusion to come to, particularly because there are so many potential options to narrow it down from. For me, I know that traveling to a new country is certain before February of 2018, as I'm moving away for school (currently looking at the U.S., New Zealand, Australia, and England right now), but there is so much more I want to see beyond any one of those countries. I have my friend in Manila, Philippines that I want to