Whether you are setting out on a weeklong tropical vacation – or satisfying a travel craving with a six-month backpacking trip – packing essentials for any type of getaway can be daunting. Seasoned travellers will agree that the general goal is to take only the necessities and nothing more, but this can become tricky when […]
Autumn is here, the leaves are falling, and the rain and crisp weather have set in. People are starting to plan their long-awaited winter getaways, and many of those people are over the age of 60. There are important considerations for the older traveller no matter where your destination may be. As people age there […]
It’s easy to understand why many people are drawn to the wonders and beauty of Africa. Often considered to be the ultimate adventure destination, Africa is a continent that attracts travellers of all ages wanting to take in the history, culture, and plentiful wildlife. There are few experiences in life more moving and exciting than […]
Life is full of surprises. Purchasing travel medical insurance before your next trip abroad will help with the financial aspects in the event of the unexpected, especially when travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic. We wouldn’t dream of getting in our car and driving without auto insurance, or owning a house without homeowner’s insurance, as the […]
Keeping up with the information about COVID-19 can be confusing. For months we have heard about COVID-19 testing but do you know the different types of testing, their benefits and limitations? What is the difference between PCR and Rapid Antigen testing? Our Clinical Educator has answered these questions and other frequent questions we hear from […]
Why should I receive the COVID-19 vaccination? COVID-19 can cause serious illness and even death. It is difficult to know how each person will be affected. Even if you have a mild or no symptoms, you can pass the virus to others. There are a number of different COVID-19 vaccines now being used throughout the […]
Last year, I went on a fun trip to Costa Rica. I thought the trip was very exciting, because I saw a lot of different animals. An interesting fact about Costa Rica is that they have black sand on one of their beaches where you can go surfing, swimming, and fishing. I found Costa Rica […]
I love to ski. Honestly, I’m quite an idiot while going off jumps. Whistler is an international resort for skiing and is only a two hour drive away from my house. In this writing I am going to talk about the resort. Does Whistler Really deserve its title? Let’s talk about the runs. They range […]
Last June my mom, dad and I went for holidays to one of the most wonderful beaches in Brazil. Imagine a warm beach with white sand where turtles come to lay their eggs and there is even a turtle sanctuary! We stayed there for two weeks. What I liked most was the beach because I […]
My family and I went to Singapore and Taiwan in December, 2019. My uncle, cousins and grandfather flew from the Philippines to meet us. We planned this trip for a year so everyone is really excited. We went to Universal Studios in Singapore. There was a bunch of fun stuff to do. There were rides, […]