Travel tips

Use these tips to get into and through airport security as quickly and easily as possible.

Having a baby in the family makes travel a little more complicated, but it doesn’t mean you have to give up travelling completely. Here are some tips to make travelling with your baby easier.

According to a report from Statistics Canada, Canadians take more than 25million trips abroad each year, and it’s a safe bet that a large percentage of them travel with prescription medications, which can get lost or stolen.

Travelling can place you in unforeseen situations. You may find yourself in a hot bus or plane, or you may be overwhelmed by heat during a hike. Here are some tips to help you prevent serious heat-related illnesses, as well as symptoms that will indicate when medical assistance is needed.

Overwhelmed by the art in Florence? Breathless at the thought of another gallery tour in Italy? For the thousands of visitors who visit famous museums and art galleries throughout the world, the excitement of seeing some of the most iconic paintings and sculptures on the planet is all part of the tour. However, some visitors experience a physical reaction called Stendhal’s syndrome.

When you travel, lodgings are usually the priciest part of your budget. Some travellers address this problem by “couchsurfing,” or staying in the homes of strangers who offer sleeping arrangements for travellers. This form of travel opens up extraordinary opportunities for cross-cultural friendships and unique local experiences and, with just a few precautions, it can be as safe as a five-star hotel. Here are five tips to help you become a seasoned couchsurfer: