Category: Lessons Learned

Montreal, a city renowned for its vibrant culture, exquisite cuisine, and dynamic seasons, offers a unique experience for travellers. However, if this is your first trip to Montreal there are common pitfalls that may hinder their full enjoyment of this diverse city. Here’s how to sidestep these errors and truly embrace what Montreal has to offer. 1. Overlooking the French Connection While Montreal is bilingual, a few basic French phrases can go a long way in showing respect for the local culture. Don’t worry; the majority of Montrealers are fluent in English and appreciate any effort to speak French. 2….

While there is so much to think about when it comes to travelling, there are three questions that come up consistently and another 6 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Senior Travel. Here are the six Frequently Asked Questions 1. What are the best types of travel for seniors with limited mobility? Traveling for seniors with limited mobility doesn’t have to be a distant dream; it can be a delightful reality with the right choices. The golden ticket to a hassle-free adventure lies in selecting travel types that cater to comfort and accessibility. Imagine a serene cruise where the ocean’s expanse…

Chicago is a fabulous city, but not in the winter. I don’t understand why the city, which experiences severe winds and storms, is completely unprepared every year when the snow falls. The weather was lovely when we arrived in Chicago, but we knew a severe storm was arriving overnight. We took the opportunity to walk about in the city around the South Loop. Overnight snow came. It is a blizzard form. We woke up to snow blowing horizontally. The story goes that Chicago is known as The Windy City not because it’s windy but because, in the early days, politicians…