There are many theories that try to explain why and how some streets are seemingly safer than others. Why one street will have accidents all the time, while a street right next door does not have any accidents at all. There are many factors that get considered when studies and researchers try to explain which states are the safest to drive in. Every single year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administr ...

Sometimes you plan traveling months and months in advance. At other times, you don’t plan at all. You just buy a ticket last minute and get yourself where you want to go. The latter is more spontaneous, more reckless and often more fun. If you’re traveling last minute, here are a few tips that can help you save some money. Get on the Mailing Lists What airlines fly to where you want to go? Get on their mail ...

When planning our trip to South Africa, it seemed obvious that renting a car would be the best option in discovering this country. Loads of people recommended it, so why not have the luxury of visiting a new country in a rental car? And so, that's exactly what we did. We booked the best small car on expedia.ca for about CDN$750 for 18 days with unlimited kilometers. Great deal we thought! Once we were ready ...

A few weeks ago, on February 8, 2012, Air Canada introduced its new marketing and advertising approach to mark its 75th anniversary. Canada’s largest airline company has begun to advertise their prices as what they call an “all-in-sale.” This means that rather than listing a flight ticket for $244, they include all extra costs, which may raise the advertised sale price up to $887—an increase of over $600! A ...

[caption id="attachment_6994" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="photo credit: msnbc.msn.com"][/caption] If you ever thought about travelling to New Zealand, it’s definitely worth a shot. Being an island country situated in the southwest Pacific Ocean, once there, you may feel as if you’re on the edge of the world! Speaking from the perspective of someone in North America, quite literally! Comprised o ...

 On first glance, backpacking with your pet might sound like a bad idea. There are so many extra considerations to make if you want to bring along your faithful canine friend, and it might seem easier to leave pets with family or friends. However, if you have a dog, then you’ll be used to enjoying outdoor activities so that both of you can get enough exercise. If there was ever a time to holiday with your p ...

Depending on where you're traveling in the world on a budget, you'll probably be debating on whether you should take a bus or train to get to your destination. Some countries like Spain offer an extensive and cheap bus route whereas other countries such as Italy have a much more extensive train route and not a bus one. Reading up on the countries you're traveling to is the best way to determine which one is ...

For most people, traveling is always a memorable experience. We almost always remember our traveling experiences because we rarely get the opportunity to experience a new place and culture. When I speak with people about their traveling experiences, there’s always a mixed response.  In summary, people enjoy their end destinations, but their experience traveling seems to be riddled with bad experiences – del ...

When I was a kid I enjoyed traveling with my family, there was always a sense of freedom and exhilaration that came from hitting the road with them. I felt free from the big city. There was always less noise and more peace. The peace always felt like the feeling of the cool wind against my face as I titled my head out the window and closed my eyes. And as I opened my eyes again all I could see for miles wou ...

It's Thursday and most of us are getting excited for the weekend. So why not go out with friends and enjoy a few drinks before the weekend chores start? If you're looking for the perfect Happy Hour place in Montreal on a sunny day, consider the Belvu in the Old Port for an urban outing on the river. You'll quickly notice how Belvu is not your typical happy hour place in the city. This one floats on water! G ...