Perhaps it’s just the company I keep, but a lot of friends made the New Year’s resolution to travel more in 2019. If you are one of them, my friends at Largay Travel thought we’d help you out by offering our thoughts on some destinations to check out this year. Travel More in 2019 My…
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why should you use a travel advisor?
As a travel advisor, when I start telling someone what I do (“I sell luxury travel experiences and curate custom itineraries for your trip”) I often get one of three answers. “We are just going to book it online!” “I like planning my own trips.” “Why would you use a travel agent anyway?” Fair points,…
Five Places to Travel on a Strong US Dollar
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…
Top Cooking Classes Around the World
We’re smack in the middle of cooking season. Thanksgiving has come and gone, and with it the first round of feasting. Maybe you’re still working your way through leftover stuffing or making soup with turkey stock. More likely, though, you’re prepping Christmas goodies. Your Hanukkah latkes are long devoured, Challah bread done and dusted. If…
Give the Gift of Travel This Holiday Season
Perhaps there’s someone on your Christmas list who’s impossible to shop for. Or maybe they’ve been dropping hints all year about how they need to get away. It could even be a white elephant gift you’re hoping ends up back in your hands. Whoever it’s for, the gift of travel will make for a lifetime…
Culinary Adventures Around the World
Food tours, cooking classes, wandering streets in search of the best (non-touristy) food… these are all things I love to do while travelling. One of the great pleasures of travel is sampling culinary delights around the world. Paella in Valencia, new Nordic in Copenhagen, nasi goreng in Indonesia, street food everywhere. What you eat is…
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…
destinations: dive into the narrow, colourful laneways of Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia may be Australia’s Second City to Sydney, but it has a unique culture and vibe all its own. Melbourne’s city centre is often described as more European than Australian, with abundant walkable avenues and a verdant waterfront. With four distinct seasons (sometimes in one day), it even feels more like Europe. For the…
Best Multigenerational Trips
I covered the best trips for solo travellers a couple weeks ago, so now that you’re relaxed or have a de-stressing trip to look forward to, let’s discuss the best trips to take the whole family on. Multigenerational trips have become increasingly popular over the last several years. An informal poll of Largay Travel advisors…
Dear Sophie, a letter to a young traveller
Several years ago, while working for Lindblad Expeditions, I had the privilege of meeting many budding travellers. Both Alaska and Baja California are popular family cruise spots, so during the summers and school holidays those weeks were often packed with families. One week, I met a young girl named Sophie. She was traveling with her…