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Syria : Avoid all travel Canadians are also advised to ensure that their travel documents are up to date, to register and keep in contact with the Embassy of Canada in Damascus as well as to carefully follow messages issued through the Registration of Canadians Abroad service. Canadians requiring emergency assistance should contact the Embassy […]

This Friday I am departing on the first of two amazing trips over the next couple months, first to Chile, and then at the end of May to New Zealand! The styles of travel I’ll be taking are a stark contrast of each other, luxury lodges in Chile, and campervan in New Zealand. Both these […]

Japan : Exercise normal security precautions Regional warning: Affected areas of northern Honshu: Avoid non-essential travel Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to areas of the northern Honshu prefectures of Ibaraki, Tochigi, Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima that were severely affected by the March 11 earthquake and subsequent tsunami. See the regional […]

I am frequently asked, where would you NOT go. I just read this marvellous piece in the New York Times by Paul Theroux. It seems to me to clearly reason why travel is still pretty safe for most of us, and a compelling opportunity to experience the world beyond our neighbourhood. View the article here: […]

As the Mom of a 23 year old who uses a Power wheelchair, and as a Travel addict, I learned the hard way about travel with a wheelchair, starting with many ferry rides to and from Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. On one notable occasion I flew with Kieron on an Air Ambulance from Victoria General […]

The Mayan Riviera is one of the most popular destinations when it comes to weddings away; and for good reason too! Located on the Yucatan Peninsula just south of Cancun and bordering the Caribbean Ocean! Whether you are imagining your special day on one of the award winning beaches, in an amazing garden or on […]