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Many Circle Tour drivers also 'economic drivers'

Long before Superior Country began marketing the 1,200 "mile" Lake Superior Circle Tour, the trek had already been growing in popularity among motorists, recreational vehicle travellers and motorcyclists. Dan Bevilacqua, the executive director of Superior Country, a member-based, non-profit destination marketing organization based in Nipigon, said ...

Hacks to make camping in your car as relaxing as possible

Nathan Coleman has some tips for weekend adventurers looking to sleep the night away in their car.

I’m in My Regency Era. Here Are 5 Ways I Achieve the Look & Lifestyle

Growing up in Monterrey, Mexico, a small city in the northeastern part of the country, I often daydreamt about being a Disney princess. I imagined myself in elaborate powder pink gowns, sauntering around the countryside, talking sweetly to birds and townsfolk. But not long after my fifth birthday, when I dressed up in a blue, red, and yellow frock like Snow White, I realized that this Magical World of Disney fantasy wasn’t available to girls...

Personal Item Carry-On Bag Organization Tips for Your Flight

These travel tips for personal item carry-on bag organization will help for your next flight. When I pack for a trip, I organize my backpack by when I need the travel essentials mid-flight. #traveltips #backpack #travelorganizer Tips for packing toiletries: https://bit.ly/SaveSpaceToiletries Need travel outfit ideas: https://bit.ly/OutfitsTravelEurope Walking all day in Europe and need shoes: https://bit.ly/EuropeWalkingShoes Seat Back Checklist: https://bit.ly/FreeAirplaneSeatList My Flight Items: Airplane Mode shirt: https://amzn.to/47GGBLq Star sweater: old Rails Personal Item Bags: Backpack 15.6: https://amzn.to/3Oe1mGV Striped backpack 15.6: https://amzn.to/3AUmMkX UPDATED Bento bag: https://bit.ly/NomadSlimBackpack Tote bag: www.minkeeblue.com Under seat rolling suitcase: https://amzn.to/3P4R2Ba Compression cubes: https://amzn.to/3KNZmDb XL compression cubes: https://amzn.to/3E536My Pink suitcase: https://bit.ly/20InchPinkLuggage Bright pink suitcase: old Samsonite Peeps: https://amzn.to/44gojh9 Cheaper peeps: https://amzn.to/41bVLnA Fingernail file case: https://amzn.to/3KNYGh7 Thin RFID wallet: https://amzn.to/3OHNVxN Deck of cards: https://amzn.to/44civoV Deck cards black: https://amzn.to/3OKH5b3 Cord organizer (aqua): https://amzn.to/3skxrEt Clear bags (set of 35): https://amzn.to/44hLszK Square coin purse: https://amzn.to/45wPPbp Tray table cover: https://amzn.to/44zrPoy Cord case (black): https://amzn.to/429J4ua Tube cube from set: https://amzn.to/3KNZmDb Toiletry kit with liquids bag: https://amzn.to/3E2R1Yh Book: https://amzn.to/3OGFe70 (grabs you quick) Fanny pack: https://amzn.to/3KMNrVT Smaller fanny pack: https://amzn.to/3QLYv9C Crossbody bag: https://amzn.to/3Ca9gdl Strap for purse: https://amzn.to/3P3PhnV Makeup towel:https://amzn.to/47CDEM4 Neck pillow: https://amzn.to/3OzQO3y Phone prop: https://amzn.to/3qtystm Cup holder: https://amzn.to/3OJiyTp Chapters: 00:00 Organize Personal Item Bag Carry On 1:22 Pack in pockets of bag 2:02 Pack airport security items in pocket 3:30 Prioritize mid-flight items 4:50 Pack similar shapes of pockets 6:45 Travel hack for backpack 6:58 Organize inside personal item backpack 7:25 Organize technology inside bag 8:56 Helps find essentials mid-flight 9:20 Pack essentials along edge of bag 10:35 Laptop pocket of personal item 11:44 Room for fanny pack in bag 13:25 Passport and car key 15:16 Neck pillow 16:19 Pack flat things POP over and say hi: Instagram: @TravelTipsByLaurie (My former channel name was LauriePOP Ideas That POP, but now I produce travel tip videos only) Occasionally I use affiliate links, and all opinions that POP into my head are my honest ones.

12 things that will surprise you at European restaurants

When you travel abroad, you expect things to be different. In Europe, the language, food, and landscapes change with each (nearly non-existent) border you cross. However, certain quirks of eating in restaurants on the continent are mostly uniform, regardless of the country.

I embraced this alternative lifestyle for the freedom - but I ended up trapped

I felt light and free. Until I didn't.

15 amazing designs that show the future of travel

Feast your eyes on these awe-inspiring plans for futuristic hotels and attractions, including incredible tree-buildings designed using AI.

A dog in the car: The complete guide to a relaxed and calm ride with dogs

Merav Gamliel Boshan, a dog trainer, shares tips to help your dog have a comfortable and calm car ride with you.

'Junk fees' or flexible flying? Passenger charges fuel profits — and travellers' ire

MONTREAL — Jay Sorensen flies both business class and economy. While the differences between the two have always been stark — priority boarding and free alcohol are decades-old features of first-class travel — lately the gulf seems to have widened, said the U.S. consulting firm president. Economy-class trips are defined by shrinking legroom, narrow...

Exciting travel innovations that could soon change the world

From sojourns on the Moon and Mars to AI-powered robot concierges, we reveal what holidays might look like in 30 years' time.

Hiking in the holy land: adding meaning to biblical produce

Living and hiking in Israel, biblical produce takes on a much larger meaning. biblical bounty adorns even the simplest outdoor landscape, bringing pictures of the past into a new light.

Maine's trail system makes the state an outdoor destination. $30M in improvements could come soon

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine's beloved outdoor trail network could receive millions of dollars of improvements under a proposal conservationists have asked lawmakers to put before voters. The state has long been a destination for hikers, cyclists, snowshoers and other outdoor adventurers, and the state has more than 14,000 miles (22,531 kilometers)...

The world’s 9th biggest country is a rare undiscovered marvel with ‘jaw-dropping’ scenery

What flying really does to your lungs, according to a doctor

It doesn't just make your ears pop.

Hotels are cashing in on boom in multi-billion dollar sleep tourism industry - charging guests $1K a night for smart beds, personalized pillows and alarm clocks that read bedtime stories

Weary travelers can choose to lay their head on a smart pillow, indulge in red light therapy or access host of wellness treatments all designed to optimize bed time.

Is There Even Such A Thing As “Real” Moto Camping?

Camping’s camping as long as you’re enjoying the great outdoors, right?

‘Trying not to die’: Tourism operators face heavy debt, even as business roars back

Maureen Gordon has weathered hard times before. She and her husband began running ecotourism outfit Maple Leaf Adventures out of Vancouver about a month before the 9/11 terrorist attacks devastated international travel in 2001. The rebound was relatively quick. Fallout from COVID-19 has proven much more prolonged. “The pandemic of course was incred...

How to keep kids happy during airplane flights

Dale, a flight attendant, shares tips for a smoother flying experience with babies and toddlers.

15 Packing Cubes To Keep Your Next Trip Much More Organized

At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.In our never-ending crusade to streamline the process of packing— and to make unpacking less of a hassle — we have become loyal devotees of the almighty packing cube. The zippered bags are extremely handy...

I dreamed of travelling while working remotely — then it became my nightmare

The digital nomad lifestyle is not all it's cracked up to be.

No such thing as a free lunch ... or maybe a free day trip to Venice anymore, either

Mass tourism has placed such a strain on Venice that the city will be imposing a visitor's fee for 29 high-traffic days this year, starting April 25, to dissuade daytrippers and curb the growing number of tourists. Exemptions will apply to locals, commuters, people who pay property tax in Venice, visitors who stay overnight and those participating in sporting events, but some exemptions must be registered online. While this may only be a trial period, the results will be used to tweak the program with the goal of making it permanent.

This eclectic UK city has so much more to offer than its main tourist attraction

I came for the Titanic, and left with so much more.

Where Did Ancient Romans Travel for Vacations? Research Details Favored Locations

Many people travel to discover new cultures, find beautiful landscapes, or lay their eyes on a place they waited a lifetime to witness. It turns out the ancient Romans were no different, and a new map has outlined where the wealthy went on vacation and what attracted them to the destination, Knewz.com has learned. While travel today is expensive, i...

Made in Epekwitk: Meet Novalea Mackinnon, who turns beads into art with a traditional flair

In our series Made in Epekwitk, we're meeting Indigenous artisans across the Island. Today, we meet Novalea Mackinnon, a Chippewa artisan of Rama First Nation who was born and raised here on P.E.I. Mackinnon creates a variety of pieces but beadwork is closest to her heart.

Despite Growth, Many Latines in Europe Still Feel Alone. These Spaces Help

Both times I moved to new cities I wanted to start from scratch. I saw myself arriving in Berlin from Colombia, feeling proud of not asking anyone for connections in the city. I thought I could make my new life without help. After my first few hours, I was homeless — the Airbnb I booked was a scam. A bit broke, a controller fined me because I rode the train without a ticket. My arrogance vanished and panic took over; I reached out to others, a...

Dreaming of RV life? Now, might be a good time to buy

RV sales took off during the pandemic when people were forced to spend their vacation dollars closer to home. But now sales of new RVs are down as consumers return to air travel, making it a buyer's market.

The Best Luggage Brands Worth Your $$$ — According To Us

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Budgeting for a cross-country move takes preparation and flexibility

TORONTO — The Forlers could see their family of five was growing fast and would soon need a bigger place to live. So they started to think farther afield. Brandon Forler said he found their dream home in Cochrane, Alta., about 40 kilometres northwest of Calgary and a town he had never been to before. But before the Forlers could leave their split-l...

15 things that saved me on my first all-inclusive trip with kids — And one thing I wish I’d brought

These are the items any parent will want to pack with them the next time they bring the family to an all-inclusive resort.

Journey through the history of train travel

A photographic history of train travel over the decades, from vintage railroad cars to the groundbreaking trains and advancements of modern carriages.

Tambour launches a new color collection: Balance

Tambour, the largest paint and building materials company in Israel, unveiled its new color collection, the Balance collection, which draws inspiration from the spaces around us and expresses the effects of color in the various spaces on our feelings. Tambour also revealed the findings of a survey according to which 90% of Israelis feel positive em...

The doomed quest of the ‘last great explorer’ to find a mystical city in the Amazon rainforest

The secrets behind a successful car camping trip

The Weather Network's Nathan Coleman has some tips for weekend adventurers looking to sleep the night away in their cars.

Don't let jet lag ruin your holiday with these 24 genius tips

Here are 24 small actions you can take to reduce the intensity of your jet lag when travelling abroad.

On the road in Arizona: Grand Canyon sunsets, Route 66 diners and Sedona's red rocks

There is no peace quite like watching sunset at the Grand Canyon.

Are You Making These Beginner Adventure Riding Mistakes?

Do you agree or disagree with this list?

The things all car lovers must do at least once

20 things every enthusiast should do before kicking the bucket

15 places you’ve probably visited that feature in blockbuster films

Camping with toddlers: Moms give their best tips to keep everyone happy

Gone are the carefree days of roughing it in the bush. If you're planning on camping now that there are little kids with you, The Weather Network's Mia Gordon has these essential survival tips.

Finding joy at age 100: Talking to centenarians about living their best life at any age

Aging is seen as a period of loss, and there are unhelpful myths about older adults. Myths lead to treatable conditions being considered normal parts of aging, including cognitive decline, dementia, depression and loneliness. Some even consider exercise dangerous in older adults. At the same time, mainstream media promotes the message that being young is central to a person’s value. These ideas lead to ageism and older adults being seen as...

Overnight travel pod drives passengers while they sleep

Designer Peter Stulz of illustration studio Xoio has unveiled an innovative concept called the Swift Pod, a self-driving vehicle that allows passengers to rest up during their travels. The Swift Pod is named after a well-known bird and its ability to fly while asleep. It offers space for two passengers in a hotel-like pod. It allows them to sit upr...

RICHARD EDEN: Our beach break in Egypt was cheap compared to the Med with apartments under £100 per night and family meals costing just £30

Richard Eden checks into Somabay along the Red Sea Riviera in Egypt where 'security is a top priority', the coral reefs are a wonder of the underwater world and the restaurants are amazing value.

A giant squirrel, snowmobiling and the arts make Edson, Alta., worth more than just a coffee stop.

Every year thousands of tourists travel Highway 16 from Edmonton to Jasper National Park through Edson, Alta., but locals say it's more than just a pitstop along the way. Here's what there is to do in town.

Exclusive: union head speaks out after GO workers denied vacation

There are new concerns there may not be enough GO train operators to meet service increases announced by the Ford government earlier this week. Tina Yazdani reports.

Experience Indigenous history on the Sea to Sky cultural journey

The Sea to Sky cultural journey is a road trip down along the Sea to Sky Highway. Learn important Indigenous history as the Squamish Nation and Lil'wat First Nation. The Weather Network's Mia Gordon has more.

Tips on making ends meet in a world where ‘everything is costing more’

As the cost of living continues to rise, a Halifax-area financial advisor is offering advice to help families cut back on extra costs.

Business Matters: New condo sales in the Greater Toronto Area fall 71% below 10-year average

New condo sales tumbled 71 per cent below the 10-year average in the first quarter of this year according to analysis by Urbanation. Anne Gaviola has more on what’s happening in Business Matters for Monday, April 22, 2024.

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The 10 best places to go to for a relaxing holiday

I took a fear of flying course to try and end my travelling jitters for good - but did it work?

When it comes to going on holiday, there’s one place you’ll catch me in the airport: the bar. But unlike many, it’s not to celebrate the start of a week of relaxation - it’s to make the idea of stepping foot on a plane somewhat bearable. Despite being a life-long traveller, I’ve had a lot of anxiety around flying for 10 years following a bad experi...