Don’t you hate it when you’re in a new city and can’t remember which photo was taken where? If only there was a way of combining Google Maps with a camera and a way to track of your adventures…
Well now there is! Read more
The Best Poutine in Montreal? La Banquise Without a Doubt!
You’ve landed in Montreal and you’re all excited to try the Quebec invention known as Poutine (pronounced ‘Pu-tin’ in French, like the Russian leader).
So where is the best Poutine in Montreal? Without a doubt it’s La Banquise on rue Rachel Est (Rachel Street East) and it’s available 24 hours a day!
Kontiki or Contiki – Which is it?
If you’re looking for the 18-35 tour company, you’re looking for Contiki. Kontiki Tours will lead you to various different travel agencies.
So how and why is Contiki so popular? It really comes down to the passion of the tour leaders. For each tour I have taken, you can tell that the tour leaders are willing to go above and beyond to ensure your trip is comfortable and amazing.
If you’re trying to compare between Contiki and other tour operators like G Adventures and Intrepid, see my post here. Each tour company has advantages and disadvantages.
Want a preview of what to expect from Contiki? See my many posts below.
Contiki Thailand
Contiki Europe
Contiki Greek Island Hopping
For general tips, see my post here.
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Move Over Waygu Beef, Chianina is the next Beef Trend!
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.
Change the Size of Facebook Video Previews
Looking for ways to change the size of the Facebook Video Preview? I recently discovered Enlargeify and use it regularly now for Facebook videos. It’s a cool new free tool that allows users to take an existing YouTube link and convert it into a Facebook friendly format (i.e. larger Facebook video preview image) without the need to upload directly to Facebook. So not only does it give you a larger video preview (which can lead to more views), but it also saves you from having to upload twice to YouTube and Facebook.
Two New Social Media Tools For Bloggers
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.
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.
Ebates Canada – Review + How it Works
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
YYZDeals.com Review
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.
Airvinci and EHANG184 – The Future of Travel
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.
Travel Hacking Cartel Play-By-Play
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).