10 ways to prep for your Oktoberfest vacation

If you're planning an Oktoberfest vacation for the 188th annual event on the Theresienwiese in Munich, fasten your dirndls and lederhosen, gear up for feasting on brezn (fresh pretzels), and mark your calendars for Sept. 16 through Oct. 3, 2023. As soon as Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter taps the first beer barrel and exclaims "O'zapft is!" ("It is tapped!"), he officially kicks off the 18 full days of laughter, music, singing, dancing, games, and merriment known as Oktoberfest...

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September 9, 2023

Stay connected during Morocco earthquake recovery

Here in Canada and around the world, our hearts are with the people of Morocco after a devasting earthquake killed hundreds during the late hours of September 8, 2023. Striking just south of the city of Marrakech, in the...

September 5, 2023

Australia to Thailand: Deals and travel hacks

As summer heats up in the southern hemisphere and the calendar inches closer to holiday breaks, travellers are jetting from Australia to Thailand for whirlwind weekend getaways, family trips, and long decadent vacations. Thailand blends old-world culture with modern...

August 28, 2023

Travel tips for the Men’s Cricket World Cup in India

The Men's Cricket World Cup in India needed to be postponed due to COVID-19, but nothing could stop India from proudly going ahead and hosting on its own for the very first time – and now it's almost here! ...

August 23, 2023

Travel hack for the Taylor Swift Eras tour

Taylor Swift's Eras tour is causing a massive tourism boom as excited Swifties travel over borders and cross oceans to see their beloved performer live in stadiums all over the world. With tickets selling out in minutes and going...

August 17, 2023

30 reasons you need an eSIM for international travel

Using an eSIM for international travel means you're downloading a digital SIM card onto your phone or tablet, and using it to get local mobile data at your destination. An eSIM is an embedded SIM card, and you can...

August 9, 2023

Choosing eSIM helps the environment

The 'e' in eSIM should probably stand for 'environmental' or earth-friendly, because these planet-loving downloadable SIM cards are making a real difference in protecting Mother Nature. So if you're someone who loves to travel, you can save money and save the...