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The First-Time Visitor’s Guide to Canada

So, you’ve booked your trip to Canada. That’s very exciting! No doubt you can’t wait to witness the thunderous cascade of Niagara Falls up close and personal, hike through the Canadian Rockies, explore the beautiful cities such as Vancouver, Toronto, and Quebec, and consume as much maple syrup as is humanly possible. But, while it's easy to be seduced by the prospect of the many wonderful travel experiences you are about to enjoy, you are going to have to get organised. Especially if you are a first-time visitor.

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The Best Places to Visit in Canada: Where to Go, What to Do, and How to Plan Your Trip

For first-time visitors, the hardest part is usually deciding where to go. Canada is not a country where you can “see everything” in one week unless your idea of a vacation is sitting in airports. A better plan is to pick one region and enjoy it properly. Western Canada is ideal for mountains, wildlife, road trips, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Whistler, and the Canadian Rockies. Eastern Canada is better for cities, history, French-Canadian culture, Niagara Falls, and classic routes through Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City.

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How Much Should You Tip? A Global Tipping Guide for Travelers

Traveling to new destinations is an exciting way to broaden your horizons, immerse yourself in different cultures, and create unforgettable memories. But there's one question every traveler has probably pondered upon landing in a new country or after a delicious meal abroad: How much should I tip?

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