“I know, I know, It’s always the same argument every time you talk about heading to Westeros…. Should we tour on our own?  Should we waste precious luggage space for an extra sword just in case one of ours goes missing?  Should we spend the extra money and hire a...

Istanbul, Turkey has long been a favorite destination for vacationers and cultural enthusiasts.  Located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, Istanbul is a fascinating fusion of old Europe & exotic Asia.  With a population of about 18 million people it’s  also one of...

Airports.  Love them or hate them, they are an integral part of most travel these days.  We’ve experienced the extremes – the small one room huts with STOL (Short Take Off & Landing) runways on tiny islands in the Caribbean to the immense (and one of our personal favorites),...

Hoteliers, Restaurateur’s, Tour Operators….. virtually anyone involved in the multi billion-dollar business of travel have to face an inescapable fact:  four out of every five travellers check travel review sites before booking a hotel, choosing a restaurant, or deciding who will be providing their transportation or adventure tours.   And...

So you think you’ve been everywhere and done everything have you?  Well, not so quick Fallohides!  ”Middle Earth” awaits, and all are welcome!  With the release of the  movie “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”  based on J.R Tolkien’s classic novel, fans are once again being transported back to that...

From a Canadian perspective, we know how difficult, and more importantly, how expensive it is to take your tablet or smart phone with you when travelling.  For example, on a recent two week trip to California we signed up with our provider, Telus Mobility for a one month “U.S....

Erik Renko, head of consumer analytics in Mercator, the biggest retail company in Slovenia, shares some tips with New Jetsetters thinking of visiting London. First, I have to admit that I don’t really know London well.  I didn’t live or study there; in fact I’ve only been to London five times.  But it’s safe to say...

With Apple’s release of the iPhone 5.0 and the earlier release of their OS 6.0 operating system, are we getting closer to the day when we will see passports and other personal identification documentation on Smart Phones?  The answer is yes…………… sort of. Last weeks iPhone 5 release helped to unveil...

My first look at Bruges, Belgium came when I watched the 2008 movie “In Bruges” starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.  This black comedy tells an interesting story of crime, guilt, forgiveness and revenge, and features superior acting from it’s two stars and supporting cast, but it is the...

The 2012 Traveler Report sponsored by Google and Ipsos is out, and it makes some interesting observations about how people are using Web sources to aid their travel decision making. The report breaks down the statistical data in to three travel groups, Business Travellers, Leisure Travellers and Affluent Travellers...