Archived Blogs | The Great Canadian Travel Co. - Part 4

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My Flight is Cancelled; Now What?
August 21, 2024 | Pearl McCallum

It is August 2024.  Since the return of travel in early 2022 following the Covid-19 pandemic, airlines have faced staff shortages, strike action (actual and threatened), tightening regulations, and higher operating costs.  These conditions, in addition to the challenges of regular operations, can seriously affect an airline’s level of service.  …

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Let’s Get Real!
March 14, 2023 | Pearl McCallum

We want to paint a picture for you.   Imagine you’re at a gathering with friends and acquaintances. It’s a fairly large group, let’s say around 15-20 people. Just as you begin to get hungry, someone brings out a large, layered cake. It’s smothered in rich, chocolate buttercream frosting – …

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Indigenous Inventions
June 29, 2022 | Lois Farley

Way back in 2017 I wrote a blog in recognition of Canada Day; 50 Great Things Canada Contributed to the World. Since I wrote that blog I’ve been studying about the Indigenous peoples who have lived on this land we now call Canada for millennia – the First Nations and …

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Saint Patrick’s Ireland
March 17, 2022 | Lois Farley

Saint Patrick’s Day brings Ireland and all things Irish to a lot of people’s minds. And, those of us lucky enough to be Irish or are of Irish descent, particularly so! My ancestors on both sides of my family emigrated to Canada from Ireland back in the mid to late …

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Taking Care of You!
March 1, 2022 | Allison Silvaggio

There are so many things that we miss when it comes to travel, such as exploring new places, trying new things and meeting new people.  What I miss the most, are those extremely peaceful moments where you can just take it all in.  Whether you are enjoying a beautiful hike, …

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Be Aware of the Cultural Differences

October 11, 2017 | Archived Blogs

 

Every country has its quirks or is known for something. Take Canada, for example. Canadians are known for apologizing, for almost everything. If you bump into a Canadian, by accident of course, they will apologize. Now, of course, this is a complete stereotype and doesn’t happen every time, but if you ask yourself what you know about Canadians (if you aren’t one), I’m sure being overly apologetic will top the list. However, when visiting Canada, this is not something that you, a traveller, are required to do if someone bumps into you. Read More >

Living la Pura Vida – Costa Rica

October 02, 2017 | Archived Blogs

 

Everything is genuine in Costa Rica, from the locals’ smiles to the serenity that pervades everyday life in this country. All that is pure and full of life is right here in this tropical region which, although small, offers a wide variety of landscapes and climates and boasts an impressive 6% of the world’s existing biodiversity. It’s not difficult to find something here for everyone, from souvenir-hunters to adrenaline junkies.

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Travelling with an Infant

September 19, 2017 | Archived Blogs

 

The screams, the looks from other passengers and the concern for your child’s ears. These are the concerns, no, shall we say, stresses, that come with travelling on a plane with a young child. To those parents, grandparents, caregivers, etc. travelling with an infant, you are not alone. A lot of us have been there.

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When You’ve Gotta Go, You’ve Gotta Go!

September 06, 2017 | Archived Blogs

Nature calls. It’s inevitable. You can’t just go by day after day refusing to drink any fluids until you arrive at your accommodation and can relieve yourself in the comfort of your own home away from home. Whether you’re touring in Havana or backpacking around Europe, the toilet (or water closet, baño, toilette, salerni, etc.) is a necessity.

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Airport Security

August 03, 2017 | Archived Blogs

As if airport security doesn’t cause enough stress as it is, now you have to remember to charge your laptop or tablet BEFORE you arrive at the security gate and have to wait for your flight.

If you have been following the news lately, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued an alert for all international flights arriving in the United States. That means, even if you are flying from Canada, you must adhere to the strict screening measures that have been established. Read More >

Come From Away

July 05, 2017 | Archived Blogs

My husband and I always wanted to travel to the East Coast.

One day, we were discussing with some friends from Calgary that we need to meet for dinner. They suggested seafood, one thing led to another and we had flights booked to St. John’s Newfoundland.

 

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Sleeping above the Crystal Waters

June 16, 2017 | Archived Blogs

Picture yourself relaxing in your very own seaside bungalow with the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea just steps away from your bed. The ocean breeze will be blowing gently into your living space and the sun will be shining down on your own private hammock perched right above the water.

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Under the Tuscan Sun

June 13, 2017 | Archived Blogs

Although we never saw Diane Lane, Tuscany was definitely full of colourful characters and beautiful places. We spent five days staying in a Tuscan villa, touring the wineries, sampling the local cheeses and wearing in our walking shoes on the various walking tours around Florence and beyond.

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Cruising the Norwegian Fjords

July 26, 2016 | Archived Blogs

Sounds idyllic, and it is! Norway as a cruise destination was fabulous, stunning scenery and had many interesting places to visit.

My husband and I decided on a cruise to Norway. A few people told us about their experience on the ‘rough waters’ of the North Sea. I was a bit apprehensive about ‘cruising’ the rough waters, but we didn’t experience any of that.  We had wonderful calm waters, and fabulous warm weather in Norway. To borrow an old well used phrase, “it was smooth sailing”.

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Touring Georgia: some ideas and observations

April 21, 2016 | Archived Blogs

Travelling to Georgia is a quite astonishing and unique experience, and I have had many requests for more practical information from readers. How, when, where and sometimes why are asked, and perhaps this will help. Read More >

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