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Reverse culture shock – 10 tips to get over it

September 15, 2018 by Carol Perehudoff Leave a Comment

Reverse culture shock

Reverse culture shock is the unsung ailment of the traveling world. After all those exciting highs (and lows) of a trip, you might feel depressed, disoriented, even angry when you return. Don’t despair. These feelings are natural. You’re in transition. Whether you’re an returning expat, a student finished studying abroad or were just on a […]

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How to stay healthy while traveling

September 3, 2018 by Carol Perehudoff 2 Comments

Dragon fruit

In my years of travel writing, I’ve jumped time zones, suffered through night flights, long days, bad food and plenty of travel-related illnesses. But I have learned a few things about how to stay healthy while traveling (more than a few things actually), which I now want to share with you. If you’re not one […]

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Best time to visit France: summer vs winter

April 2, 2018 by Carol Perehudoff 11 Comments

Best time to go to France Versailles in summer

When is the best time to visit France? Put it this way: You’ll find champagne year round and the Eiffel Tower is open in all four seasons, but your experience will change dramatically depending on when you go. To help you plan your trip, here are some things to consider when travelling to France, summer […]

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Taking the train from Berlin to Prague

February 14, 2018 by Carol Perehudoff 2 Comments

Charlottenburg Palace Berlin

Planning a trip to Europe? Travelling by rail? Here’s everything you need to know about taking the train from Berlin to Prague.   The thrill of a train trip in Europe The train station restaurant was so crowded I had to share a table with a young Englishman. “Where are you going?” he asked. “Berlin,” […]

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Filed Under: Czech Republic, Europe, Germany, Travel Tagged With: train travel blog

Elephant Hills tented camp in Thailand, an ethical animal experience

December 4, 2017 by Carol Perehudoff 17 Comments

Elephant Hills luxury tented camp Thailand

Looking for an outdoor adventure in Thailand? Elephant Hills Tented Camp, two hours from Phuket, is an award-winning luxury jungle camp that offers an ethical animal experience in a remote jungle setting.    Turns out I’m pretty good with a machete. This comes in handy when preparing a meal for an elephant. I look up […]

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Travel advice for Canadian snowbirds

September 23, 2017 by Carol Perehudoff 14 Comments

Plane wing. Advice for Canadian Snowbirds

With more than one million retired Canadians leaving Canada each winter, there are plenty of travellers who could use some tips on how to prepare for a lengthy stay outside the country. Here is some helpful travel advice for Canadian snowbirds.   Note: This post was done in collaboration with Kanetix.ca, an online insurance comparison […]

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Spa La Source in Rawdon, Quebec: a relaxing day trip from Montreal

June 6, 2017 by Carol Perehudoff 15 Comments

La Source Spa Quebec

Spa La Source – La Source Bains Nordiques – just outside Rawdon, Quebec, is a tranquil nordic spa in the heart of nature. If you’re looking for a relaxing day trip from Montreal where you can soak, sit and soothe your muscles, this one-hour drive into the beautiful Lanaudiere region of Quebec will give your mind – and […]

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First and Business Class flights for less with Ultimate Class Airfares

November 15, 2016 by Carol Perehudoff 2 Comments

Travel literature and travelling, an airplane in flight

Long haul flights in Economy Class can be torturous, but is flying Business Class or First Class ever an affordable luxury? Here’s one way of getting First and Business Class flights for less – with Ultimate Class Airfares. (This post contains sponsored material) An addiction to Business Class Curled up in my flat bed, covered by a […]

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Girls weekend getaway – great travel ideas

July 8, 2016 by Carol Perehudoff Leave a Comment

The Spa House, Sanctuary at Camelback, Scottsdale Arizona

Planning a trip with your best girlfriend posse? Where do you begin? Here are some fab travel ideas for your next girls weekend getaway. Sometimes girls just want to have fun, right? And sometimes a girls weekend getaway is the most fun of all. But where do you go? This, of course, depends on your idea of […]

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Things to do in Narbonne France

May 6, 2016 by Carol Perehudoff 18 Comments

Day trip to Narbonne, Canal

There are plenty of things to do in Narbonne, France. This appealing city of 50,000 in the Languedoc Roussillon region of southern France has a Roman heritage, a 13th-century Archbishop’s Palace and makes a great day trip if you’re cruising on the Canal du Midi. Narbonne day trip There’s no way you can see everything […]

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