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Updated May 29, 2026 06:45PM It was May 2020, and like much of the world, I wasn’t quite sure how the Covid-19 pandemic was going to pan out. I was restlessly working from home, yearning to get outside, which conveniently, was the only place we were advised to go. Coincidentally, this was also when the #VanLife

A trip to Hamilton always feels a little like coming home for us. Dave’s dad was born and raised in Hamilton, and Dave spent much of his childhood visiting family in the city. We’ve watched “The Hammer” change from the Steeltown we knew as kids into one of Ontario’s most interesting places to visit. Hamilton

Is there actually a cheapest day of the week to fly to Europe? Discover how midweek departures, dynamic pricing, and flexible dates affect transatlantic airfare.

Published August 23, 2026 11:15AM August is more than halfway over, which means fall is rapidly approaching. I love autumn, but I’m not ready to give up on summer just yet. There’s still time for more warm-weather adventures, so I’ve gathered a list of water-based activities inside our national parks that would make for the

Updated July 24, 2026 01:56PM I get a lot of work-related hate mail, which is interesting considering I have a relatively benign job. I’m not dealing in blood diamonds. I’m not a Pharma Bro. I write articles about cool places to go and fun things to do. Occasionally, I write about mountain towns for this

Looking for the best day trips from Toronto? Whether you’re craving waterfalls, wineries, beaches, or small towns, Ontario is packed with incredible places to explore just a short drive from the city. The best day trips from Toronto include Niagara Falls, Elora, Blue Mountain, and Prince Edward County, all within 2 to 3 hours from

Published August 26, 2026 03:15AM It’s National Park Week, when the country takes a beat to celebrate the landscapes that have helped define this country and our culture. Each day has a theme, from Safety Sunday to Fee Free Tuesday, but the overall vibe for the week is love. Love for the grand views, love

Published September 9, 2026 03:28AM The past few years have been blissful for aurora borealis hunters, with colorful lights dancing as far south as Texas and Florida. This magic sparked during the roughly 11-year peak in northern lights activity, known as solar maximum. Unfortunately, that period is behind us as we move toward the stretch

QR codes are everywhere when we travel now, on restaurant tables, parking meters, hotel signs, airports, train stations, and transit machines. This travel scam known as Quishing or QR code phishing is becoming the fastest growing travel scam warning out there. Most QR codes are legitimate, but scammers are using fake QR code stickers and