Is a NEXUS card worth it?
Updated September 4, 2021 I’m sitting at the gate at LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) pondering the question, Is the NEXUS card worth it? With my boarding pass, passport, and NEXUS card in hand, I’m waiting for my flight to Halifax via Boston. I...
Ethical animal tourism and our responsibilities as travellers
Updated March 17, 2021 Occasionally in my travels, I’m forced to confront my attitudes towards animal welfare and tourism. Before a trip to Morocco, it had been relatively easy. I steered clear of zoos and avoided riding or handling any animal I perceived to be...
Plane and simple: how to find good airline seats
Updated April 18, 2018 Accept seating assigned by the airline, and you’ll soon figure out how to find good airline seats. At least that’s been my experience. There have been a few occasions when I haven’t checked which seats I’ve been allocated and...
The book that changed my life
Scouring book lists of stories set in various countries will invariably uncover examples of travel that has inspired books, and books that have inspired travel. In my case, doing so reminded me of the book that changed my life. Setting the scene I’ll try not to be too...
Lost and found recovery services for travellers
Updated December 20, 2016 Anyone who travels is aware of the huge number of bags that go missing each year. In addition, consider the amount of stuff that’s left behind at security checkpoints, in hotels, planes, taxis, restaurants and anywhere else people...About
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