Finding delicious local cuisine in an unfamiliar place can be daunting. Sure, there are lists of restaurants with hundreds of reviews and articles outlining the best places to dine, but there's always an abundance of choice. And how do you know which ones are authentic? After all, food is a gateway to the culture of a place, so you want restaurants to reflect that. Our guest this week is Suresh Doss, a food journalist who always travels with an appetite for local cuisine. Over the years he...

When Jada Yuan was chosen to be the New York Times' 52 Places Traveler she was shocked and excited. I mean, who wouldn't be?! The chosen traveller would get to visit 52 places on the paper's Best Places to Travel in 2018 list in one year. There would be a lot of eating, a lot of adventure and a lot of alone time--after all, she'd be travelling by herself. Jada is back from her whirlwind journey around the globe and she's had some time to reflect on everything she saw. She's also become a...

Between school, play dates and extracurricular activities, kids' schedules are quite regimented, which can be stressful for our little humans. On one hand, it's good for them to have busy schedules. On the other, does all that routine give them enough time to just be, well, kids? This week's guest didn't think so. To free her family from their routine, she decided to take them on a trip around the world. What she found along the way changed their family forever. Heather Greenwood Davis is...

When Canada gets cold, Canadians tend to prefer places where the sun shines and the air doesn't hurt your face. Unfortunately, that desire for a winter escape usually means crossing the border. But what if everything you wanted out of a vacation was right here in your own country? What if we made an effort to visit the parts of our country we know nothing about? Our guest is something of an expert in that department. In 15 years Rick Mercer travelled to over 500 places in Canada for his...

Sometimes the best way to take in a city, region or even country is by driving through it. Other times, taking a road trip might be the cheapest way to get there. Whatever the reason, you buckle up, hunker down with your favourite snacks and take in everything the drive has to offer. Smelly bathrooms and all. But how do you decide between renting a car or taking your own? If you do rent, how do you get the most bang for your buck? What about extended journeys, should you get an RV? And...

Standing between every traveller and their next destination is a border crossing, and inevitably, a border services official. Regardless of how many places you've been, or officials you've dealt with, there's always a sense of tension and fear when crossing a border—even if you're entirely innocent. This week we're talking to Robin Esrock, an international best-selling travel writer, about how to conduct yourself as a traveller at any border. Then we're asking Border Services Officer, Tamara...

What to pack? How to pack it? Or what to pack it in? What they'll let you carry on, and what will force an embarrassing holdup at the gate? This week travel blogger and YouTuber, Kristen Sarah reveals the secrets to packing like a pro. She'll tell you when to strap on a backpack and when to roll out a suitcase. How to fold your clothes to make everything fit and the best way to organize your bag. We’ll give you a hint: You can’t pack the heat.

Have a case of the winter blues? Bored of your same old routine? Maybe it’s time to stop thinking about planning a trip, and actually do it. On this episode, travel journalist Caleigh Alleyne shares everything you need to plan your own adventure: from how to save money when booking flights and hotels, to organizing an itinerary sure to please your bucket list. All you have to do is say. "LET’S GO!"

Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a trip around the world, organizing a trip can be stressful. But it shouldn’t be! Join radio host and expert traveler Maureen Holloway as she taps industry experts for their ultimate travel hacks. It’s not about where you’re going, but how you get there.