Category - Travelling With Vision

9
Mar

Kayaking Active Holidays

  One sport we see growing in popularity – and not just here in Canada – is kayaking. The great thing about this sport is that it’s so easy to pick up: within an hour or so you’ll be feeling comfortable paddling along (much easier than canoeing). No special fitness level is required, and there […]

9
Mar

Featured Active Holiday Destination: Newfoundland

    Fall in love with Newfoundland and Labrador: the colourful houses and stark scenery contrasting with the incredible warmth of Newfoundlanders.  Did you know that Newfoundland is  a great destination for the active traveller?  The island boasts many kilometers of supreme hiking trails and it’s a paddler’s paradise. Lots of travellers pack their binoculars for […]

26
Jan

Zika Virus: What You Need To Know

The Zika Virus has been at the forefront of the media recently. This virus, which is spread through mosquito bites, has recently been confirmed in travel-related cases originating in some Caribbean, Central America and South America countries. Vision Travel recommends any travellers who are pregnant, or planning a pregnancy, educate themselves about the risks of the Zika […]

15
Jan

Your Boarding Pass & Your Security

Amidst growing concern for keeping your personal information secure, Vision Travel Solutions would like to remind you of a few key steps you can take to protect your privacy while travelling. As USA Today recently reported, hackers can use software to obtain personal information about travellers via their boarding pass. To keep your information safe and secure, we recommend […]

15
Jan

Top 7 Active Photography Tips

  1) Ask for permission when photographing locals close up Even if you don’t speak the language it is easy to ask permission to take a photograph – just point at your camera and then gesture politely towards your prospective subject! If they say ‘no’ then smile, thank them anyway, and move on. If they […]

15
Jan

Recipe: Japanese Crock Pot Teriyaki Steak

INGREDIENTS NUTRITION Servings 4-6 • 2 -2 1⁄2 lbs boneless sirloin steaks, cut up in small pieces • 1 teaspoon ginger • 1 tablespoon sugar • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1⁄2 cup soy sauce • 2 garlic cloves, crushed DIRECTIONS 1. Combine all ingredients and pour over steak. 2. Cook on low 4 to […]