Canmore is often overshadowed by the town of Banff due to its close proximity to so many amazing hikes, lakes, and ski slopes. However, Canmore is a hidden gem with incredible breweries and restaurants that can’t be overlooked. The town itself is charming and has a local, non-touristy atmosphere. If you decide to use Canmore as your jumping off point …
How to Learn a Second Language for Travel
The most disorienting aspect of travel, especially when visiting foreign countries is the language barrier that exists when you don’t know the local language. Traffic signs, menus, and food in the grocery store is all a cause for confusion, not to mention when you ask someone for help who doesn’t happen to speak your native language. Learning a second language can help mitigate these circumstances.
5 Lisbon Neighborhoods You Can’t Miss
How to Decide Which Lisbon Neighborhoods to Explore Lisbon is an eclectic city with an incredibly rich culture and a very dynamic history. It is comprised on a series of neighborhoods, all of which are unique in their own ways and together tell the story of Lisbon. With so many neighborhoods to choose from, it’s difficult to prioritize which Lisbon …
How to Request Flight Credit for Trips in the Last Year
Earn Flight Credit for Flights That You Have Taken in the Last 12 Months Have you taken any flights in the last year where you didn’t earn miles? If you have, you are able to earn flight credit in the form of miles for any of those flights on most airline rewards programs. Participating programs include United, American, and Southwest. …
The Best 5 Day Road Trip from Las Vegas
Why You Should Take a Road Trip out of Las Vegas Las Vegas is an obvious destination for a bachelor party or a wild getaway, but it also functions as an incredible landing pad for a road trip. That being the case, we highly advise experiencing the “thrills” of Vegas AFTER the road trip, that way you aren’t feeling groggy …
Grand Canyon South Rim: The Ultimate Guide
Grand Canyon South Rim Background Why is it so Popular? The Grand Canyon draws a stunning number of visitors per year, with a majority of them visiting the Grand Canyon South Rim, surpassing 6,250,000 people in 2017 which is an all-time record high. The park, which opened in 1919, has been visited by 211,000,000 people since its inception close to …
Two Days in Zion National Park
Two Days in Zion Zion National Park is a site to be seen in Utah; the scenery is marvelous and the hikes are even better. It is a must do if you’re going to be in the Southwest and we will tell you how to fit the best hikes into two days in Zion National Park. Campsite Information in Zion …
3 Airbnb Experiences You Need to Try in Havana, Cuba
What is an Airbnb Experience? In a similar fashion to booking a house or an apartment on Airbnb you can book what Airbnb has termed “Experiences.” These experiences vary widely but are usually run by a local who has a unique cultural offering to share. You book these experiences on Airbnb’s website and they appear just as if you’re searching …
How to Travel to Cuba as an American
Can You Travel to Cuba as an American? Since the embargo enacted in 1962 that eliminated trade between the United States and Cuba, traveling to Cuba was near impossible for American tourists. This began to change in 2014 as the Obama administration re-established diplomatic ties with Cuba and once again made it possible for Americans to travel to the beautiful …
The 5 Best Places to Eat in Bristol Rhode Island
Best Places to Eat Bristol Rhode IslandBristol, Rhode Island is a beautifully quaint town set between the Mount Hope and Narragansett bays. This waterside town exudes charm and welcomes visitors year round, especially around the Fourth of July; Bristol has the longest running Fourth of July parade in the country. There are countless restaurants in Bristol, each with their own …