Archive for the Travel Category


How to Avoid the Hidden Costs of Travel

Published November 2nd, 2008

Having just returned from the trip of a lifetime to the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador, the return to reality and everyday life has been on my mind.  While I don’t feel personally scared about what’s going on with the economy, it’s certainly something that’s always around, and affects everybody in some way or another.  One […]

London on a Budget

Published July 23rd, 2008

London, England is one of the great historical cities in Europe.  Bustling with people from all over the world, this is a must-see city.  The cost of living for Londoners is quite high, and it can be even worse if you’re a tourist.  I was born in England, have been back to visit a few times, and my […]

The Great Galapagos Contest and Challenge

Published July 4th, 2008

Okay friends, it’s finally here…the Great Galapagos Contest and Challenge!  I won’t bore you by droning on, I’ve done this post FAQ-style so you can just read the parts you want…like how to enter the contest!
What is the Great Galapagos Contest and Challenge?
It’s a combination of a fabulous contest for my readers, and my own […]

Holiday Budget Travel Tips

Published May 23rd, 2008

With high fuel costs, and the peak travel season rapidly approaching, many people are re-thinking their travel plans.  Some people are cancelling trips, traveling closer to home, going for a shorter period of time, or to a less expensive destination.  Whatever your situation, I’ve compiled a list of a few ways I get the most out of my trips, to help you […]

Visiting the Canary Islands

Published March 12th, 2008

We stumbled upon a holiday to the Canary Islands quite by accident.  I was to visit my husband for 2 weeks while he was studying in England.  While online he discovered that the Canaries are a popular and very inexpensive last-minute tourist destination for those in Western Europe (kind of like us Canadians going down to Cuba, the Dominican, and […]

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