If you happen to be one of the travel enthusiasts with a mountain bike and want to travel somewhere far then you are on the right page. Everything you need to know about packing a mountain bike for travel is…
10 Off Beat Destinations for a Road Trip in India
Lives tend to become mundane and monotonous walking on the same roads, following sheep walk, treading the common routes. Traveling seldom becomes of no use to a man who’s already scaled the Himalayan ranges, seen the sunsets on the beaches…
Preparing for a Long Distance Bike Tour
So your adventurous side is getting the best of you and you want to ride your bike away from home. If you decide to do that it is advisable to sit and think about it well. Here are some things…
7 Awesome Tips for Bike Riding On a Budget
Imagine cycling in a foreign country with friends, sightseeing and just having a good time. the thought of the whole adventure alone is enough to make one’s feet tingle with excitement. Unfortunately, there are always setbacks that often come along…
Triple Food Destination! Part 2: Japan
Japan We visited three cities in Japan. Each of these cities were so large, it wouldn’t make much sense to shove it all into one section. Therefore I’m going to divide them into three sections, starting with Kyoto, the first…
Cozumel Mexico
Cozumel Mexico: Having done the Dominican Republic and the Cuban resort experience too many times to count, my travel companions and I decided it was time to visit the ever popular tropical destination of Mexico. Given that we are the…
5 Enticing Parks in India For Photography Enthusiasts
A photograph is a mirror of our thought process. It is a form of art that tells untold tales through pictures. Photographers or Photography enthusiasts are those creative people who capture varied emotions through the camera lens – weaving stories…
10 Most Captive Camping Spots in India
Camping is a beautiful retreat away from modernization. India is a diverse country in terms of geography as well as culture. The geographic diversity of India provides the best camping spots. If you have decided to try camping, then here…
Do Your Feet Need Help?
A free spirited soul-searcher looking forward to the bongo circle in a forest halfway around the world. A full blown fanny-pack tourist (we’re not judging) with pills packed for just about every ailment imaginable. A sun-seeker from the great white…
5 Valleys in India that are a Must See
India is blessed with great picturesque beauty. The green forests, undulating hills, beautiful lakes and valleys, rivers are the major attractions of India. The wonderful landscapes with marvelous wonders of nature along with sceneries in this country are attracting many…
Health Safety
Contaminated Water is always a concern for travelers, especially when traveling to underdeveloped countries. The water treatment is most likely inadequate and the tap water may have bacteria, parasites and viruses that could make you ill. Brushing your teeth, consuming ice,…
Vietnam Highlights
Vietnam is best known for its culture, food, landscape and its heroic history. I got to experience a little bit of all these things during my 3.5 week stint through this epic country, and I’d love to share some of…
Cucumber & Green Tea Eye Cream
Whether it be by car, plane or train, however you opt to get to your destination and all it has to offer, the trip there can quite often be exhausting. Late night departures and the resultant sleep deprivation can leave…
Planning Your Vietnam Itinerary
Experience Vietnam Astonishingly exotic and utterly captivating, Vietnam is a country of breathtaking natural beauty with a unique heritage. Located on the South China Sea and known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities, it’s also a…
Discover Beijing Culture – Stories From The Road
Traveling to China was something always spoken about back home in London, but I guess also was being the next James Bond Hollywood star, each laughed away because it just wasn’t the norm in the community. Fast forward to October…
Traveling to the Olympics?
Considering traveling to Brazil this summer to attend the Summer Olympics? Sounds like an exciting trip, the games are starting in August which believe it, or not will be here in a heartbeat! Preparation is key; see your doctor 6-8…
What To Know About Travel To Developing Countries
Thinking of traveling to a developing country this year? Here are some important facts that could save you from becoming ill on your trip. Water Contaminated water is always a concern when traveling to developing countries. Water treatment could be…
Apothecary Boys
The Apothecary Boys is a personal care and cosmetics company that aims to bridge the gap between the organic offerings of old world personal care and modern day safe synthetics. Founded by myself, Patrick, a laboratory scientist and skin care…
Staying Healthy While Traveling
Staying Healthy While Traveling Staying fit and healthy is not always easy while traveling. Whether staying in an all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean or taking a high end trip elsewhere, there are challenges. First and foremost, my nursing hat inevitably…
Cathay Pacific Business Class Review Video
Ever wondered what business class is like on Cathay Pacific? Here’s a video that shows you what my experience was like. Flight sponsored by Cathay Pacific. Visit Cathay Pacific for more info – www.cathaypacific.com See all Videos on Laura’s Blog…
Don Cesar – Loews Hotel Video Review
My family and I fell in love with the Don Cesar last year when we visited St. Pete Beach. This hotel was our one major splurge on our trip. Because we normally spend three weeks to a month on the…
Flying With Kids – Essential Carry On Tips
Here are a few great and easy tips when flying with kids. I travel a lot and have found these tiny little tips have saved my sanity on numerous occasions! I bet you watching this video have great tips as…
Top 10 Things to do in New Orleans
Here is my list of the top 10 things to do in New Orleans. There are literally hundreds of fun things you can do but these are my favourites. If you have things you love about New Orleans please leave them…
GoPro: Shark Dive with Reef Oasis Dive Club Bahamas
Dive sponsored by Reef Oasis, camera sponsored by GoPro. Because parents are people too I decided to go and have a fun trip just for ME! I have always been fascinated with sharks and I see the beauty in them.…
Memories Flamenco – Cayo Coco, Cuba
The Memories Flamenco resort in Cayo Coco, Cuba was where my beautiful daughter took me for my birthday. We had an amazing mother/daughter trip. The resort is beautiful. The nightly entertainment is the best I’ve seen. Professional quality. The beach…
Flying Premium Economy With Cathay Pacific
When I mention to people that I just got back from Australia one of the first things they ask me is how was my flight. I took the best route from Toronto to Perth and it was still 25 hours…
Boutique Hotel, Fremantle WA – Hougoumont
While visiting Perth, Australia I had a chance to stay at the Hougoumont Hotel in Fremantle just a short train ride from Perth. Named after the last ship to bring convicts to Australia, the Hougoumont is a combination of sea-worthy…
You Can Travel Alone
All moms know and appreciate a solo trip to the grocery store, the library or, on really bad days, just sneaking in a solo trip to the bathroom. These types of trips are important, immediate life-savers. But let’s face it…
IndiDive – Perth, WA – Why I Love This Dive School
I recently took a business trip to Perth Australia. I was only going to be in Perth for 12 days but I really wanted to get my scuba dive certification while there. I thought it would be a great memory…
Our Mediterranean Cruise Adventure
This was our first trip to Europe so we decided that a good way of covering a lot of territory would be a cruise. This way we could see some key sights and keep expenses low since meals are included…
Viva Las Vegas
Flying into Las Vegas, it is as if the city itself is a mirage; desert, desert, desert and then BAM, a city so lit up you wonder how you couldn’t see if from your departing airport. After checking into our…
Great Wolf Lodge Reviews – Niagara Falls
When you live in southern Ontario and you have kids, a weekend visit to Great Wolf Lodge is pretty much mandatory. When your schedule is packed and you only have a few weekends free as a family to take a…
Summer Camp For Kids
Travel Tip Every summer we need to keep kids entertained and happy! So summer camp is the perfect thing for our kids, to keep em busy, happy and having new experiences. Summer Camp For Kids!! Sending our boys to summer…
Riverboat Scenic Tours
My husband and I spent 15 days aboard a brand new “Scenic Tours Ship” Day Jewels of Europe River Cruise 2014 (Budapest to Amsterdam) Each day was filled with a choice of amazing activities, the variety of onshore excursions that suited…