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Move Over Waygu Beef, Chianina is the next Beef Trend!

March 17, 2016

Waygu beef has long held the crown for the best beef in the world for its tender texture and succulent flavour. As the demand for good beefs and steaks increases worldwide, one can only wonder, what is the next best thing?

The answer lies in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. As if there isn’t enough reason to visit the area, Chianina beef is making the region even more famous. The Chianina breed is becoming the latest foodie steak trend in the U.S. as its beef is delightfully tender, tasteful and very low in fat.

Chianina Beef Trend Tuscany Italy

Travel Advice, Travel Tech

Two New Social Media Tools For Bloggers

February 24, 2016

Below are a couple social media tools that all bloggers should add to their arsenal. Both give you more real estate in news feeds in both Twitter and Facebook and are easy to use.

1. Enlargeify

This tool coverts YouTube videos into native Facebook videos so your preview shows bigger when you post on Facebook. The great thing about this tool is it allows you to get the bigger real estate on news feeds without having to upload your video a second time.

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Ebates Canada – Review + How it Works

February 22, 2016

Be sure to scroll down to the ‘Additional Tips’ below to learn how to ‘triple-dip’ on your purchase rewards!

Below I will try to answer the following questions about Ebates:

How does Ebates work?
How can they offer cash back?
How often will you get money back?
Additional tips

N. America, Travel Advice

YYZDeals.com Review

February 18, 2016Leave a comment

Most travellers based out of Toronto, Canada have probably heard of YYZ Deals and its amazing flight deals. Chris Myden, the founder of the site, has discovered a way to automate the search process and posts about great deals he finds on flights from Toronto to numerous destinations around the world. On occasion, he even posts infamous ‘mistake fares‘ that allows purchasers to book flights well below cost.

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Airvinci and EHANG184 – The Future of Travel

January 10, 2016

Airvinci EHang Drone Review and Introduction

At the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Chinese drone manufacturer EHang stole the spotlight with the unveiling of their EHang184, the first fully electric autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV), aka drone. This area of personal flight has been getting a lot of attention lately and EHang is the first to capture the attention of the world.

With EHang184 taking the lead, there are other noteworthy startups developing similar technology including Canadian startup AirVinci.

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Travel Hacking Cartel Play-By-Play

January 10, 2016

Of the many notable travel trends over the past couple years, one trend that has become quite popular is Travel Hacking. This gave birth to sites like Travel Hacking Cartel among others. So what is travel hacking and how does it work?

Travel hacking is the strategy and tactics implemented by individuals or groups that track, exploit and maximize travel savings, travel rewards programs, airline/hotel loopholes, and pricing errors to travel at superiorly discounted rates usually not readily available to the general public.

In other words, by mixing reward program points with a dedicated collection and redemption strategy, while tracking airline sales and mistake fares, it is possible to travel for free (or close to it).

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Hostgator – SiteLock Malware Scam

December 31, 2015

Are you a HostGator customer who is receiving emails and phone calls from SiteLock about malware or other ‘website issues’? You are not alone. Before you give in to their scare tactics, be sure to consider all your options.

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2016 Travel Trends

December 21, 2015

Low oil prices should keep airline prices steady or slightly lower
The low oil prices and increased competition (in most countries) should keep base fares of flights from rising. Some routes are already showing signs of trending lower. The only caveat is that a lot of airlines are moving to the charge-for-use model. This includes charging for checked bags, carry-on bags, and drinks.

Asia, Travel Advice

Why you should do Thailand with Contiki before you get old

December 14, 2015

Contiki Thai Island Hopper West Review Tips

The Thai Islands. The magical land of iconic longboats, crystal clear waters and Leonardo DiCaprio’s first movie The Beach. With its vibrant nightlife and great selection of snorkeling, diving, and rock climbing spots, it is not only a great place to retire, but a land that should be experienced while still young. It is an area where you will discover new shades of blue and where your collection of selfies will easily triple.

So where do you begin? How can you get the best value for your money, while meeting new like-minded people and not have to bootstrap it on accommodations?

Europe, Travel Advice

Crimea Ukraine/Russia: Is Travel Possible?

October 27, 2015

Crimea has been in the news a lot over the past year. It’s an unfortunate circumstance for its image and tourism, which is sad considering the beauty of the peninsula. But when it comes to travel, is it safe?

Luckily, it’s a lot easier than you think. We hope that the below information and photo-essay will motivate you to visit the peninsula some day. Enjoy!

Red line: From Kiev Blue line: Return to Kiev — Red line: From Kiev – Blue line: Return to Kiev

General transport guide:
From Kiev, take a train to Simferopol
Take a bus from Simferopol to Sevastopol
Take a bus from Sevastopol to Balaklava
Hike from Balaklava to Yalta – Expect 4 to 5 days
Bus from Yalta to Laspi
Laspi back to Simferopol by bus, then train back to Kiev by train