As a picky Canadian travelling to Australia, I knew I would be in for some weird culinary surprises. I quickly learned the key to eating in Oz is to go with the flow, and expect...
Tag: Cultural
21 Incredible Places in Europe (that aren’t London or Paris)
It's that time of year again when people are dreaming about everything from vacation days to weekend getaways. As always, Europe is a natural top choice when it comes to planning the trip of lifetime....
An Open Letter to Contiki
Dear Contiki, Several years ago you changed my life. Even though we don't talk anymore, it's time I told you my side of the story. I was working in Alberta a few years ago and...
10 Places To See Before THEY Die
You always hear about those must-see places you have to check out before you kick the bucket. But in a lot of cases, it's not about the time YOU have left but actually how long...
The European’s Baker Dozen: 13 Treats to Eat in Europe
Updated on February 15, 2022 As a former Contiki Trip Manager, I've enjoyed my fair share of European delicacies. I've been lucky enough to lead over 1000 travellers through Europe, eating and laughing our away...
Achieving Balance: Life with a Child
Life is full of surprises. At one point, I considered myself only a student and then in the blink of an eye, I became an adult. Adult life is filled with responsibilities to juggle while...
A Visit to Vimy Ridge
The way a country memorializes its tragedies and victories tells you a lot about its culture. I’ve visited many monuments and memorials during my travels but the one that has always stuck with me is...
Major League Travels
If you’re Canadian and weren’t a fan of the Blue Jays last year, you probably are now. Being the only Canadian baseball team in the Major Leagues, they represent their hometown of Toronto along with...
In Search of the Deep Dish: Where to Find the Best Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
The one thing on this planet that I love most, that I would traverse the globe for and cherish every fleeting moment with is pizza. Popular worldwide, there is one type of pizza and one place...
10 Facts You Didn’t Know About the Eiffel Tower
When you hear the word Paris, what’s the first image that pops in your head? For some it may be a french baguette or a delicious macaroon, but for most it’s the famous architectural icon: the...