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5 things you absolutely need for glamping this summer
Despite recent changes towards international travel rules, domestic travel remains one of the most popular avenues for Canadians who are looking for an escape. According to the 2021 National Travel Survey by Statistics Canada, in the second quarter of 2021, virtually all (99.1%) of trips were domestic. With domestic travel still very much a safe and viable option, camping has

After two long years, Australia is finally opening its borders for tourism again
Australia will begin welcoming the return of tourists, business travellers and other visitors who are fully vaccinated visa holders as of Feb. 21, 2022. In a joint statement, the Hon. Scott Morrison MP, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP and the Hon. Dan Tehan MP indicated that “these changes will ensure we protect the health of Australians, while we continue to

This study shows that most Canadians are willing to spend money on a rapid antigen test
According to Finder.com, about three in ten (29%), or 9 million Canadians say they either have bought, or are planning to buy a COVID-19 rapid antigen test. Finder.com asked Canadians what they would spend on a rapid test and just 3 in 10 Canadians would spend any amount at all. The majority (just over 9 million Canadians) would pay $5

Five post-pandemic travel trends you’ll see more of this year
As we navigate our “new normal”, it’s obvious that so much has changed, including travel. Here are five travel trends to watch in 2022. Romantic travel Hugely popular prior to the pandemic, destination weddings are expected to make a significant comeback, as countries around the world continue their trajectory towards a high vaccination rate. Many couples were forced to postpone

Here’s a list of all the places Canadians can travel to without a COVID test
For the better half of 2021, Canadians faced severe travel restrictions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While certain measures, like the mandatory three-day quarantine upon re-entry to Canada, have been lifted, severe restrictions remain in place. Many countries now require a negative PCR test, proof of vaccination, or both, to enter. Effective October 30, 2021, the government of

Holiday Gift Guide
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