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A Weekend Getaway to Toronto: Live Music, City Views, and Great Food
Have you ever loved a band so much that you packed your bags and flew across the country just to see them play? That is exactly what we did for one of our absolute favorite bands, Twenty One Pilots. As Canadians from Vancouver, we have traveled to Toronto many times over the years. It is…
How to Time Your Visit to Hopewell Rocks (And Walk on the Ocean Floor)
The Bay of Fundy experiences the highest tides in the world. The water levels can rise and fall up to 50 feet in a single day. Because of this extreme shift, visiting Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park requires a bit of strategy. If you time your visit poorly, you will only see the tops of the…
Confederation Bridge vs. The PEI Ferry: How to Choose Your Route
Road-tripping the Canadian Maritimes means you must cross the Northumberland Strait to reach Prince Edward Island. You face two main choices: driving the Confederation Bridge or taking the Northumberland Ferry. We faced this exact decision during our 7-day East Coast road trip. We ultimately chose the bridge. Here is why we picked the driving route,…
6 Days in Montreal: A Summer Itinerary for Food and History Lovers
We traded the Vancouver rain for a warm summer week on the East Coast. Montreal shines during July. The streets fill with festival crowds. Patios spill onto the sidewalks. We spent six days exploring the cobblestone streets from June 30 to July 5. We ate famous smoked meat sandwiches, hiked historic mountains, and searched for…
Renting a Buggy in Santorini: Is a Side-by-Side Worth the Cost?
Taxis in Greece cost a fortune. Public buses pack tourists together tightly. During our 30th-anniversary trip, we bypassed the crowds completely. We rented a Polaris RZR side-by-side buggy for a single day to explore the island on our own terms. Why We Chose a Buggy Over an ATV Santorini roads twist along steep cliffs. Regular…
The Magic of Quebec City in Winter: An Insider’s December Guide
Every year for the past four years, we escape the rain in Vancouver and fly across the country to spend the first week of December in Quebec City. There is something about the crisp cold air hitting your face as you walk through a 400-year-old city that makes you feel completely alive. Quebec City in…
How to Plan a Multi-Country Asia Trip (Without Getting Overwhelmed)
Asia is the ultimate travel destination. From the neon-lit streets of Tokyo to the floating markets of Thailand and the ancient temples of Vietnam, it offers an incredible mix of culture, food, and adventure. It is no wonder that multi-country Asia trips are becoming the go-to choice for milestone vacations, honeymoons, and 50th birthday celebrations.…
12 Days in India: Delhi, The Taj Mahal, and a Tiger Safari
After finishing up a two-week adventure through Vietnam, I did not fly straight home to Vancouver. I took a detour to New Delhi for a 12-day work trip. While this was not officially part of my 50th birthday solo trip, having the opportunity to meet my remote team in person and explore India was an…
Planning Our 19-Day Asia Trip: Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan
September is just around the corner, and we are in full trip-planning mode at Good Journey. To celebrate Dana’s 50th birthday, we knew we had to plan something spectacular. We are heading across the world for a 19-day adventure through Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan. I am a big-time planner, and I love mapping out…
14 Days in Vietnam: Scooter Food Tours, Custom Suits, and Egg Coffee
The final leg of my 50th birthday solo trip across Asia brought me to Vietnam. I spent a full two weeks slowly making my way from the bustling streets of the south to the historic capital in the north. Vietnam is a country that completely captures your heart. The food is out of this world,…
