Casablanca, Morocco is a great city to spend one day exploring. It is Morocco’s largest city, is also home to the busiest airport in the country. If you’re like me and search for the cheapest flights possible, it is likely that you will land in Casablanca. The city tends to be more of a transit city, and I wouldn’t suggest spending more than a day in the city before jumping on a train to Marrakech or Tangier. It is definitely doable to explore the city highlights in a day, reaching the beautiful Hassan II Mosque on the water, visiting local markets, and trying out some local cuisine. As you search…
One Week Japan Itinerary
Japan was always a place that I wanted to experience, and I just so happened to splurge on a last minute ticket for a week-long getaway in Japan! Some of my friends had told me there was no way I could experience Japan in a single week, but I’d like to think I was able to see a lot of the sights and culture. From robot shows, to amazing food, to anime, and to bowing deer, I’m going to take you through my one-week itinerary to see the highlights that Japan has to offer. Day 1 – Arrival in Tokyo – Narita Airport If you’re flying from North America, you’re…
Amazing Fall Hiking Trails Near Toronto for a Scenic City Escape
Hiking trails near Toronto are beautiful any time of the year, but especially during fall. Fall is definitely my favourite season – with all the beautiful colours, brisk air, giant sweaters, and hot beverages, whats not to love! There are pumpkin patches to visit, giant cornfields, tasty pumpkin treats, and so much more that make me look forward to this season all year long. Of course, the season definitely doesn’t last long if you happen to live in Canada! We are lucky if we get more than a month of nice fall weather before it gets really cold or rainy, unfortunately. But, it definitely makes you take advantage of the…
A Day Trip to Bruce Peninsula National Park
Bruce Peninsula National Park continues to rise in popularity due to it’s beautiful hiking trails and incredible turquoise water views of Georgian Bay (not to mention it’s an amazing day trip!). As the 156 square kilometre park is located on part of the Niagara Escarpment, there are plenty of tall cliffs made of rocks up to 400 million years old. Along with breathtaking views of the water and caves at the edge of the cliffs, there are neat rock formations along the hiking trails to both admire and climb. Bruce Peninsula National Park provides a wonderful day trip nature escape from the city, with hiking, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, scuba diving,…
One Day Stopover in Lisbon, Portugal
The city of Lisbon is great to explore during a one-day stopover. If you’re looking for cheap flights from North America to Europe, it’s likely that Tap Air Portugal will be one of your top choices. I like Tap Air a lot because they typically have stopovers in Portugal, with enough time to head into the city and explore for a while. This may set some people off from booking their flights though, as most layovers can be from 6 hours to 30 hours. To me, this sounds like an exciting opportunity to explore a bit of Portugal without having to plan a full trip there! My first time in…
How to Explore the Best of New York City in a Weekend
If you don’t already know, I’m one to travel far and fast. I go for the see as much as possible approach, rather than taking my time and getting an in-depth experience. This does make my travelling quite chaotic, but I feel like I would be bored if I didn’t travel this way. This leads me to take many weekend trips to different cities! For about a weekend each, I’ve been to Ottawa, Montreal, New York, Vegas, Chicago, Iceland, and more! I love travelling quickly – it allows me to discover places I will want to return to in the future and spend more time in. New York is a…
Top 9 Things To Do In Toronto In Spring
When the snow finally starts to melt and the temperatures allow you to be outside without your face hurting, Toronto becomes quite the exciting city to explore! From the gorgeous paths along the lake to the lovely cherry blossoms and livening parks, to the outdoor festivals and the patios opening up – Toronto definitely has a lot to do during spring! I love being outside as much as possible during the spring. It is so refreshing to be exposed to warmer weather and sunlight. I feel an instant mood shift as soon as the weather breaks 10 degrees celsius! The people of Toronto definitely feel the same, as number of…
How to Travel More When You Work a 9-5
It can definitely be challenging to travel when you work full-time. While still working my 9-5, I’ve had to learn how to become extremely strategic when it comes to planning my trips. With a set number of vacation days, I need to optimize when I take my vacations and where I go. I get many questions about how I’ve managed to travel to 50+ countries before 30, the majority while working full time. There are some simple tactics worth mentioning, which will allow anyone to squeeze an extra few vacation days out of their year. Continue reading to discover some of the best ways to travel more when you work…
