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VIA Rail is Giving Away Free Coast-to-Coast Trips Across Canada

You can’t call yourself a true Canadian unless you’ve gone coast-to-coast. I think it says that somewhere in the Constitution of Canada. The unfortunate reality is that such an endeavour comes at quite a cost. Which is all the more reason you should be absolutely thrilled with this news: VIA rail

Going Places: Guadalajara, Mexico’s Second City

While I definitely appreciate a quality all-inclusive resort on occasion (i.e. when all I crave is lounging and recharging), these days, authentic experiences offered outside the confines of a sprawling, cookie-cutter hotel are the ones checked off my travel bucket list most often. That’s why a decision to hit Guadalajara

Ranking: These Are the World’s Most Powerful Passports

As a Canadian, travelling around the world is about as stress-free as it gets. That’s because we’re fortunate to hold one of the most powerful passports in the world. Meaning, we have visa-free access to almost every country on the planet. According to the Henley Passport Index, Canadians are privy

Reminder: Canada Has Some of the Worst Paid Vacation Time in the World

Canada is a country used to ranking high on ‘best of’ lists. With one glaring exception: minimum employee leave from work, a.k.a. paid vacation time. Canadians are legally entitled to just two weeks (10 days) of paid vacation per year. (Workers in Saskatchewan get three weeks a year). That means

These Are the Best Cities in the World for a Spring Vacation

Ah, spring – salt-stained sidewalks, the constant threat of rain, and winter’s lingering urge to get the hell out of here. So why not act on the impulse and book a trip? US News & World Report recently released its ranking of the world’s best spring destinations, offering all the inspiration