Transport

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]

Is seat selection still free during Air Canada online check-in? Discover the updated 2025/2026 policy changes, automated assignments, and unexpected fees.
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...
Indonesia

Does Grab Advance Booking Work in Jakarta? Early Morning Airport Ride Test

Are you catching an early morning flight out of Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and worrying about how to get there safely and on time? Jakarta is world-famous for its notorious daytime traffic jams, but navigating the city centre in the dead of night comes with a different challenge: public transport like airport buses and […]