Members offer a place for touring cyclists to pitch their tents and grab a shower. In exchange: an evening of conversation
Troy Media publisher Doug Firby and Travel editor Lisa Monforton are part of a group of Canadians who call themselves ConnecTour. Starting in May in British Columbia and ending in October in Newfoundland, they hope to make an 8,000-km bicycle journey across the country, discovering how the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped our lives and our…
The best little K-Country Lodge you may not know about, three mountain lodges made for escapism, Icelandic dreams
The best little K-Country Lodge you may not know about Mount Engadine Lodge has the warm feeling of walking into an old friend’s cabin: knitted slippers in a basket for guests and a roaring fire in the main entryway are the backdrop for the beautiful mountain views from the dining room. The lodge is located…
Driving or walking around in a non-English speaking country? Here's our guide to finding a Bed and Breakfast
Bed and Breakfasts, "B&Bs", are called by that name almost everywhere in the world, especially if you're looking on the internet. But if you're driving or walking around in a non-English speaking country, what should you be on the lookout for? You can go into a tourist office almost anywhere and ask for a B&B,…
Travel insider: Standard or economy airfares: Do you know the difference? And how the selfie generation is altering travel experiences
It happens all too often – travel companies suddenly announce bankruptcy or face financial hurdles, leaving thousands of paying customers stranded and out of pocket for hasty alternate arrangements. Never mind the disappointment of missing out on a trip of a lifetime – the money can be gone, too. The sudden shutdown of British travel…
It doesn’t do to embarrass oneself in front of the waiter in the lobby bar of the Four Seasons George V hotel
When we were dating, my wife-to-be made the mistake of mentioning that it would be nice to stay in the Four Seasons George V hotel with me in Paris. I took this idle chat as a mission. Twenty years went by, but I remembered my assignment. I had some business in Geneva and suggested that…
The term Bed and Breakfast, or B&B, started in Great Britain, with people inviting travelers into their homes to earn a little extra money
The term Bed and Breakfast, or B&B, started in Great Britain, with people inviting travellers into their homes, providing rooms and serving breakfast to earn a little extra money. It soon spread throughout Europe, but you can find this type of accommodation almost everywhere now. Oh, no, you're thinking. I've outgrown that bathroom down the…
Rather than skipping a vacation, cut a few corners and travel a little smarter by eating and sleeping cheaper
Here are a few tips to stretch your travel accommodation budget. Rather than skipping a vacation, cut a few corners and travel a little smarter by eating and sleeping cheaper. I guarantee you will still have a great trip. To stretch your travel budget in Europe, stay in a bed-and-breakfast. It will probably cost you…
About the only thing that hotel ratings have in common are their confusing star systems
About the only thing that hotel rating systems have in common are the stars. If you are looking for a big name, 5-star hotel, you'll more than likely get what you're looking for. It becomes confusing, however, when you get into the 1 to 4 star categories. There are French rating systems, British rating systems,…
If you're looking for a place to sleep in more rural areas of a country, it pays to know some of the names you should be looking for
While hotels are called just that around the world, especially in cities, if you're looking for a place to sleep in more rural areas of a country, it pays to know some of the other names you should be looking for. If you are visiting English speaking countries: In the U.S., if you're looking for…
Keep in mind that bargains come in all kinds of packages, and you should be able to find a nice cheap hotel that you can live with
Even if your budget only allows you to stay in cheap hotels is no reason to put off your dream vacation. Because a cheap hotel (I'd rather call them inexpensive) can be a great option for the frugal traveller. You're not going to be spending a lot of time in your hotel room anyway, are…
Troy Media publisher Doug Firby and Travel editor Lisa Monforton are part of a group of Canadians who call themselves ConnecTour. Starting in May in British Columbia and ending in October in Newfoundland, they hope to make an 8,000-km bicycle journey across the country, discovering how the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped our lives and our…
