This is a part of my “traveling with babyâ€Â series to share our experience with you. We hope to encourage you to show your baby the world too. We’ve just returned from Baby Kaleya’s first first international trip, and I’m proud to report that Kaleya was a great flyer. Save for one scream fest on our flight back from the Maldives, she slept through most of the flights and charmed everyone with her smile and cuteness. In fact, she flew so well that we’re tempted to go on a … [Read More]
15 Common Travel Scams (And How To Avoid Them)
Common Travel Scams You Can Avoid Travel Tips Shady people love to take advantage of tourists, and if you’re not careful, it’s easy to become a victim. Here are some of the most common travel scams around the world. As travelers, it is easy to think that we are smart enough to avoid getting ripped off. But, the truth is, it happens to the best of us. Including me! From getting ridiculously overcharged on cab rides to unknowingly… [Read More]
Ask an Orbitz Expert: How to be a tech-savvy traveler
World traveler and Orbitz Worldwide’s Chief Technology Officer Roger Liew shares tips on how a few clever travel gadgets and tech tools can help you get the most out of your next vacation—without letting it get in the way of it. 1. Get a good translator. “There’s this really cool translation app, iTranslate Voice, that’s easy to use. It has 42 languages—you speak to it in one language and it’ll translate it instantly, repeating your message back in whatever language you’ve selected. And you can get people you meet to talk into it, and it’ll translate for you, … [Read More]
Planning a USA Road Trip – 10 Things Australians Should Know
image: Shutterstock.com Every traveller should do a USA road trip at least once in their life. The US is the absolute best country for road tripping. It’s big but very drivable and the roads are excellent. There is such a huge amount of diversity in this massive country. Each state feels very different from the next, both in landscape and in culture. After road-tripping in the US for… [Read More]
The List: 8 Destinations with Michelin Star Dining
Hotel dining has never been trendier, or tastier, thanks to a vanguard of talented young chefs plying their trade at many of the world’s top properties. If the idea of combining a luxury getaway with collecting some Michelin stars sounds appealing, read on as we recommend eight hotels where good taste is all encompassing. The […] [Read More]
Should you bring a baby car seat on the airplane?
Should you bring a baby car seat on the airplane? We’ve taken many flights with our boys over the past three years. With each flight we learn something new about baby/toddler travel. On our trip to New Brunswick last month we decided to bring our baby car seat on the plane. It was a gamble. What if he … [Read More]
Tips for a value-packed travel adventure
Backpacking is a value packed activity. Travelling light and free is only very rarely the pursuit of middle aged millionaires. More often it’s the province of free-wheeling folk who are not quite ready to settle down to the serious business of full time family life and a suited and booted business career.Metaphorically as well as practically speaking, backpacking depends on cramming as much as you can into… [Read More]
4 Things to do in Canada Before You Die
With it’s amazing wildlife, stunning landscapes and wonderful people, Canada is one destination you’ll never forget. If you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip here, you need to know what to tick off your list. To give you a helping hand, here are five uniquely Canadian experiences that you’ll never forget.Wake up to Niagra FallsThe majestic Niagra Falls is one attraction that makes it on to everyone’s itinerary for Canada. But how can you make the experience special when there are hoards of tourists lining the viewing platform? Here’s an… [Read More]