Back in February, CN Traveler published a post about the best places to go on a strong US dollar. This list included Norway, Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia, to name a few. Eight months later, is that list still accurate? Where should you be looking at going now, in order to maximise your money? Let’s take…
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Our Favourite Alpine Lakes
The onset of winter makes me want to curl up by a warm fire and stare out the window at a beautiful view. Luckily, there are some gorgeous alpine lakes to do so at, all with picture-perfect surroundings and active adventures. Many also feature plenty of year-round outdoor activities as well. And they’re all great…
Experience: A Chocolate and Beer Tour of Brussels
There’s nothing better than exploring a new city by way of its culinary exploits. Food tours, for me, are one of the best ways to understand a culture. So, when I decided to hop the pond and meet my brother in Brussels, Belgium recently, my first task after booking flights was to find us a…
25 things to do in edinburgh
Scotland’s capital city has a ton of fans, and it’s no wonder: it’s fun, funky, and full of exciting things to do in Edinburgh. From ancient Scottish history to upscale dining, hidden pubs, and a thriving culture, the city hums with activity year round. I always have a blast when I’m in Edinburgh and I…
destinations: exploring the shetland islands
Not many people pack up and go to the Shetland Islands in January, but that is precisely what I did last week. The main reason for the visit was the fire festival of Up Helly Aa, however we stayed a full week. There’s so much to see and do up in the Shetland Islands, too,…
one day in florence
Florence, Italy is a great city. It’s fascinating. There is a ton of history in this beautiful medieval city, from influential Medici family to the astounding architecture of the Duomo. One day in Florence isn’t nearly enough time to get lost in the narrow streets but if you’re passing through and have just one day…
seven tips for surviving the dubai malls
I recently spent three days in Dubai, and it was not at all what I expected. The Dubai malls are literally a way of life here, and we saw very few people outside on the streets. The Dubai malls, though, are a completely different way of life to ones you might be familiar with from…
ten reasons to visit new zealand
If you haven’t figured it out yet, I kind of love New Zealand. It reminds me of Scotland, but it’s also kind of a microcosm of the US. New Zealand is a country of jagged mountains, lush green hills, captivating beaches, and iridescent waters. There are thousands of reasons to visit this fascinating island nation,…
cityscape: the melbourne waterfront
When I first arrived in Melbourne, Australia I’ll admit to being completely overwhelmed. I stayed on the north end of the CBD and I spent my weekend not venturing much further than that. On my last day in town, however, I got fed up with writing. Taking advantage of the sunny weather, I jumped a…
cityscape: the brisbane waterfront
I spent four days in Brisbane back in early March because I’d been on the road for a few weeks and needed a place to recharge, have good wifi, and work. Well, if you know me, you know that it didn’t *quite* work out like that! Instead of working 8+ hours a day, I took…