Transport

Canada

YUL Airport International Review: Congestion & Construction, Air Canada Check-in and Security

Living in the quiet forests of Quebec, our annual trip back to the UK is always something we look forward to. This time,...
England

Montreal to London: Overnight Flight Survival Guide, eGate Experience, and Beating Day 1 Jet Lag

Trading the familiar streets of Montreal for a transatlantic adventure, we recently embarked on the simple test of minim...
Canada

British Airways BA94 Economy Class Review (2026): Inflight Meals, Legroom, and Surviving the Montreal to London Overnight Flight

Looking to cross the Atlantic from Montreal (YUL) to London Heathrow (LHR)? British Airways flight BA94 is one of the mo...
Canada

Air Canada Seat Selection Fee: Is It No Longer Free at Online Check-In? [With Screenshots]

Have you recently tried to check in online for an Air Canada flight, only to be shocked by an unexpected fee just to cho...
Canada

Air Canada Overbooking Compensation: What Happens When You Volunteer to Get Bumped (Our $2,000 Voucher Story)

Have you ever sat at an airport departure gate, listening to the crackle of the PA system, wondering what actually happe...
England

How to Get 33% Off UK Train Tickets: A Guide for the Two Together Railcard, Trip.com Booking, and Easy Renewals

​"Why are UK train fares so expensive?"​If you are planning a trip to the UK from North America, this is likely one of t...
England

Master the Rails: My Ultimate Routine for Finding the Cheapest UK Train Tickets

Let’s be honest: the British railway system can be a bit of a maze, and if you aren’t careful, a single ticket can cost ...
England

Heathrow to South Coast: The Smartest Way to New Milton (Skip London)

Landing at Heathrow and heading straight for Central London is the 'standard' route, but if your destination is South En...
England

UK Entry Requirements 2026: Our Insider Guide to the New ETA & ePassport Gates

When Mai and I first travelled together to the UK in 2016, the digital transition was just beginning. Since then, we’ve ...
Travel Plan and Preparations

Smart Flight Booking Strategy: How We Secured Our 2026 World Adventure (Despite Global Price Hikes)

Booking a flight used to be simple: find a good price, click 'buy', and start packing. But in 2026, the game has changed...