We reviewed every recommendation and added new apps for AI trip planning, eSIMs, flight tracking, budgeting, and travel safety. After travelling to more than 130 countries, we have used travel apps for everything from finding a last-minute room and navigating a city offline to translating menus, tracking flights and staying connected without paying ridiculous roaming […]

Imagine walking up to customs after a long international flight and being told that a suitcase connected to your name has been flagged. You say, “That’s not my bag.” Then the officer points to the luggage tag and says, “Then why is your name on it?” That is the nightmare behind a luggage scam travelers […]

Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, spanning an incredible 11,000 square kilometres (4,200 sq miles). It boasts some of the most awe-inspiring hikes for every skill level. With its shimmering glacial lakes, massive glaciers, and abundant wildlife, Jasper is a hiker’s paradise. But you don’t have to venture deep […]

We’ll never forget the first time we visited New York City in December. We’d seen it in movies, but standing there, seeing the Rockefeller Center tree all lit up for the first time, with skaters below and festive music in the air… it was pure magic. But December travel isn’t just about snow and Santa. […]

Let’s get right to the big question: Is Egypt safe to travel? For the traveler that informed and prepared, the answer is yes, and it is an incredibly rewarding destination. We’ve explored the country ourselves multiple times and can tell you that standing before the Pyramids of Giza or wandering through the temples of Luxor […]

For us, a trip to Hamilton is like coming home. Dave’s dad was born and raised in Hamilton, and he spent much of his childhood visiting family in the city. We’ve seen “The Hammer” transform from the industrial “Steeltown” we knew as kids into the thriving, creative city it is today. Now, with friends living […]