Travel Blog list
Sailing the Indian Ocean at Age 92
We recently came across an interesting traveler comment on our website. Diana Conovitz from the United States had written: "We had the most wonderful tour with Augustine. He was so knowledgeable and made Cochin come to
Apr 08 2013
St. Petersburg: How to make a "grown-up city" fun for kids!
Our guide Elina was born and raised in downtown St. Petersburg. She is an art history scholar, making her the perfect person to offer both a local's insight and academic's expertise on the Russian city. Elina is also a
Apr 04 2013
Seven Simple Tips to Improve your Trip Photos
No matter how many lovely trinkets we buy on our travels, our favourite souvenirs are almost always the ones that cost nothing: our photos. And with the high quality cameras available in smartphones today, you don’t
Mar 25 2013
Spring Festivals in Southern Europe
Has spring sprung yet where you live? Or perhaps you're in the Southern hemisphere, and summertime is easing its way into warm fall days. This "shoulder season" time tends to provide perfect traveling conditions in many
Mar 24 2013
Magical, Mysterious San Miguel de Allende
Are you planning a trip to San Miguel de Allende? Be careful: you may join the surprisingly large number of visitors who have decided to become residents! This Mexican town is the kind of place that’s hard to leave.
Mar 22 2013
Happy Saint Patricks Day!
Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, when the Irish and anyone with even the slightest connection to Ireland jump on board the Celtic bandwagon to join one of the world’s great parties. While St. Paddy’s Day started out as a
Mar 16 2013
Japanese Food 101: Five Casual Dishes to Try on your trip to Tokyo
Tomie, our lovely guide in Tokyo, is not only an experienced local guide, but also an accomplished cook. We've asked her to take some time today to share with us five easy-to-find snacks and meals that are popular with
Mar 14 2013
Lace up your Walking Shoes: a tour through Agrigento, Sicily
Are you traveling to Sicily this spring or summer? Our local guide Sara has kindly sent us a suggested walking itinerary for travelers looking to explore the winding streets of Agrigento’s old town in a morning or
Mar 07 2013
Five Reasons to Leave Vancouver
So you’ve arrived in Vancouver, seen the markets on Granville Island, explored Stanley Park, been to the top of Grouse Mountain and shopped the boutiques in Kitsilano...and you’ve still got some time left on your hands
Mar 05 2013
Take Advantage of Airline Routing for a Day (or more!) in Iceland
Have you ever been to Iceland? The number of people answering “yes” to this question has risen in recent years, thanks in large part to Iceland’s increasing popularity as a hub for trans-Atlantic flights. For no extra
Feb 28 2013
Medellin's Star is Rising
Medellín, Colombia’s second largest city, is beginning to pop up on travelers’ radars with increasing frequency. The city, which sits nearly 5000 feet above sea level, is rising above its tarnished reputation as a
Feb 15 2013
Berlin: A Sober Reminder from 80 years ago
Berliners live in a city that saw more tumultuous history in the 20th century than nearly any place else in the world. Today our German guide Janna tells us about a sober anniversary the city is currently recognizing.
Feb 12 2013