Gear
What’s in My Bag: My Travel Camera and Photography Equipment
Travel photography has been something I have been slowly working on over the years. As much as I cringe when I look back at the photos in my older blog posts, I also refuse to get rid of them. It’s just proof of how far my photography skills have come over the years. I’m…
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What to Wear in Ireland: Stay Warm & Dry with this Ireland Packing List
I’m going to assume that you already know that Ireland has a reputation for, well, not the best weather. Rain, wind, more rain; you get the picture. But, when the sun comes out it can be warm and beautiful and, believe it or not, it does actually snow on occasion in the dead of winter.…
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The Best Travel Clothes for Curvy Women
Ok ladies, let’s talk travel wear. The strappy dresses, string bikinis, and pretty convertible tops that seem to be featured on every packing list, round-up, and Instagram feed. Yes, they are adorable. And I’m sure they look amazing on many women. However, as a curvy girl who is often caught between regular and plus sizes,…
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What to Wear in Antarctica: An Antarctica Cruise Packing List
I planned my Antarctica trip 18 months in advance. Plenty of time to think about what to bring, especially with the packing list provided by Intrepid Travel. However, a month before my departure I was scrambling with what to bring. In the end, I’m happy with what I packed for my 10-day Antarctica expedition voyage…
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What’s in My Bag: My Travel Essentials
Fun fact: I hate packing. Hate it. I take ages to pack for any trip because I usually last 15 minutes before I get bored, frustrated or both. That being said, over a decade travelling, often for months at a time, I am getting better at it. Well, sort of. I at least have my…
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Is the Amex Platinum Card Worth it? Why I Say Yes
In 2019 I was talking to my friend Barry Choi of moneywehave.com who happens to be a personal finance and travel expert. I was telling him how I was disappointed with my credit cards. I use Visa Home Trust when I travel since it gets rid of the foreign exchange fees. However, it doesn’t earn…
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What to Wear in Israel (& Palestine): Packing Tips for Women
The land of Israel and Palestine is one of the most interesting places I have ever been and has, over time, become one of my favourite destinations. So much so that I actually spent 3 months living in Tel Aviv in 2022. However, while I’m confident in picking out what to wear now, the first…
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What to Wear in Jordan: Packing tips for Women
Jordan was a dream destination for me. Playing Indiana Jones in Petra, wandering through the ruins of Jerash, trying knafeh for the first time in Amman, and exploring Wadi Rum. I loved Jordan. Not only did it have some amazing sites to see and visit but I found the people warm and welcoming as well.…
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Make the Most of Your Vacation with soNomad’s Multi-Trip Annual Insurance
*Disclaimer: This post has been sponsored by soNomad insurance. The product described here is only available to Canadian travellers at this time. Are you the type of traveller who escapes as much as possible? You make the most of long weekend getaways and max out your annual vacation leave every year to explore the…
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What to Wear in Morocco: A Morocco Packing List for Women
Figuring out what to wear in Morocco was something I stressed out about a lot before I left. I scoured Instagram for inspiration but found everything from outfits with full sleeves and long pant legs to shorts and tank tops and instagram-worthy dresses. Obviously, that didn’t help much. Thankfully, I’d already been to Egypt and…
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What to Wear on an Alaska Cruise: An Alaska Cruise Packing List
Packing for my Alaska cruise was tricky. While I have experience packing for warm destination cruises and an Antarctica expedition cruise, I’m relatively new to cruising and the fact that I needed to pack appropriately for ship life as well as for outdoor adventures in Alaska made it hard to decide what to bring. After…
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What to Pack for a Cruise: Tips for Women (for Warm Destinations)
When I went on my Panama Canal cruise, one of the things I stressed about was what to pack. To start with, I wanted to travel carryon: it was easier, it was cheaper (my airfare didn’t include checked baggage), and I worried about what would happen if my luggage got lost when I was leaving…
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What to Wear in Egypt: Packing Tips for Female Travellers
Planning on what to wear in Egypt was not easy. In fact, after I got over the initial excitement of booking the trip, the proper dress code was something I spent a long time worrying about. I scoured the internet for helpful tips and advice, but to be honest it just left me even more…
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The Best Plus Size Swimsuits for Travel and Ocean Lovers
Let’s be honest, no matter your body size I think that one thing that all women can agree on is that shopping for swimsuits is not always fun. In fact, it can be downright depressing, especially for those of us who don’t look like fashion models. Despite being a water-lover I used to hate wearing…
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A Simple Guide to Travel Insurance and Why You Need It
Travel insurance. It’s one of those terms that keeps popping up when it comes to travel but sometimes leaves people confused and wondering if they even need it in the first place. The easy answer? YES. Do I know this from experience? YES. Which is why I’m writing this quick and easy guide to travel…
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Custom Wetsuit 7till8: The Solution to my Problem With Women’s Wetsuits
*Disclaimer: After reading one of my freelance stories, 7till8 sent me a custom wetsuit for consideration of review. All opinions, however, are my own. In 2015 I finally got certified as a scuba diver. It was one of the best things I’ve ever done and I’ve taken advantage of that certification ever since. From Thailand’s…
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The Carry on Cozy: A Must for Every Girl Headed to SE Asia
Ladies headed to South East Asia: I think I found the holy grail, and it is called the carry on cozy. Don’t get me wrong, it’s no doubt great for travel everywhere. But having just spent 4 months in sweltering countries filled with must-cover-up temples, but also having to deal with freezing planes and air…
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From Dress to Top and Back: Diane Kroe Origami Top
Confession: I am not a pretty traveller. As much as I admire those photoshoot type photos that so many female travellers seem to be able to take and post on Instagram, that’s not my real travel life. I bring minimal makeup, zero hair products, and my clothes are usually yoga pants and cotton shirts that…
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The Best Travel Shirt: Tank Top with 2 Pockets by The Clever Travel Companion
Confession time: I would lose my head if it wasn’t attached At least that’s why my mom has always said about me. I used to disagree, telling her that I keep track of the important stuff. Until one day a stranger came up to me in the airport with my passport in his hand “Miss,…
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