A new list of the top cities in the world for international travelers from the U.S. gives the inside edge to Portugal, with Spain coming in second. Coming in at number one (a tie, actually) were Lisbon, and Porto, Portugal. I haven’t had the pleasure of visiting Porto, but I love Lisbon, which has fabulous food and great neighbourhoods to explore, including the vibrant Aflama district. There also are great beaches. Spain had two cities in the top 10; Madrid and Seville. Sadly, I haven’t been to either. The authors created a list of 40 major cities around the world, Read more
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Both Skyscanner and Hotels.com have come out with handy suggestions for travel this summer, as well as information on where Canadians are heading for their vacations. HOW TO SAVE ON HOTELS: TRAVEL TIPS FROM HOTELS.COM As travellers watch their wallets, new data from the Hotels.com 2026 Hotel Price Index reveals travel lovers don’t have to sacrifice luxury to save this summer. New data shows savvy travellers are redefining high-end travel and saving big while doing it. Here are the top three takeaways for Canadian travellers: Booking last-minute pays off: Reserving less than a week in advance nets Canadians an average Read more
The folks at Time Out have a nice, new list of the world’s top food cities. I’m quite shocked that Japan didn’t place any city in the top 10, and that only one Japanese city (Osaka) made the top 20. I’m also surprised that only two cities in North America (only one in the U.S.) cracked the top 20. Still, it’s an interesting, tasty list that includes a few cities you might not expect to see. Here’s their full top 20. Lima, Perun (I’ve never been to Peru, but Peruvian cuisine is excellent) Bangkok, Thailand (fabulous street food and very Read more
Here’s a fun list for photography fans; a list of of the world’s best destinations for sunsets. The list, compiled by casino.ca, has a few surprising entries, including Canada’s biggest city, as well as a few lesser-known islands and other big cities. The company blended traveler reviews with real-world conditions like cloud cover, rainfall, air quality, and uninterrupted horizon views. They also factored in sunset color vibrancy and social buzz across Instagram, TikTok, and search trends. Each factor was then scored and weighted to create a final index out of 1000, revealing not just where sunsets look good online, but where they consistently deliver in real life. Here’s Read more
Shoulder season is here; that time between the big winter getaway and the much-loved summer vacation. It’s a time of year when crowds are still down in a lot of popular spots in the world (hello, Europe and Australia, as well as Canada and many parts of the U.S.), and when prices are often better than during peak season. On top of that, there are some great places in the world where North American dollars can really help you save money. With both of those factors in mind, here are some great places where both Canadian and American travellers can Read more
