There is this moment, right after the house goes dark, where everything feels oddly quiet. The fridge stops humming. The WiFi drops. The lights flick off with that tiny little click. You stand there for a second thinking, OK, so this is happening. Then someone calls from the kitchen asking if we’re still making tea. […]
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Fall in Kelowna can’t quite make up its mind. One day it’s crisp and cool, with mist hanging over Okanagan Lake, and the next it’s warm enough for shorts and an iced coffee on a patio. It’s a season made for layers and for testing the kind of clothing that can handle anything the weather
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We’ve packed for everything from desert camps in Morocco to overnight trains across Thailand, and one thing’s for sure: the smoother your prep, the better your trip. Especially if you’re planning that big post-retirement adventure you’ve always dreamed about. Whether it’s a river cruise in Porto, Portugal, a slow safari in Kenya, or a summer
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There’s something magical about curling up on a chilly morning with a mug of coffee, the cat snoring beside you, and a book that makes you feel like you’re somewhere far away. When the roads get icy and the adventures slow down, that’s when our travel daydreams seem to grow legs. For us, winter is
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What do you get after a few years of iterations, advancements in batteries and a near perfect track record of building personal electric riding devices? I’m not exactly sure but the Segway Ninebot E3 Pro electric scooter is a great step in the right direction. Featuring an 800W Motor with a 40km range and 25km/h
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We’ve wrecked more pairs of shoes than we’d like to admit on the road. There was the time my sandals gave out in the middle of a jungle trail in Costa Rica. The soles literally peeling off with every muddy step until I was half sliding my way back to the car. Then there was
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ALPAKA Elements Travel Backpack & Flow Satchel – A Month of Real-World Travel Testing When a new bag shows up in our lives, it doesn’t just sit in the corner waiting for a photo shoot. It gets dragged through airports, jostled on trails, wedged under café tables, and occasionally used to haul a zucchini or
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Last updated:June 16, 2025 Planning a trip to Dubai and wondering what’s actually worth your time (and money)? Dubai Marina at night Whether you’re heading there with friends, kids in tow, traveling solo, or just want to see if Dubai lives up to the hype, this list has you covered. From desert safaris to indoor
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Last updated:September 4, 2024 If you’re anything like me, learning a new language can feel both exciting and a bit overwhelming. That’s where FluenDay comes in. I’ve been testing it out for a few weeks, and while it’s not perfect right now, it does offer a fresh approach with its focus on real-world context. You
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It’s no secret, we’ve been to a lot of countries over the years. Whether by luck, providence or a penchant for choosing warm countries surrounded by water, more than a few of the places we’ve visited have had some amazing beaches. I didn’t realize just how many great beaches we had actually walked on until
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