Over the last few months, I’ve had a few clients visit (and ask about visiting) Beijing, China. The Great Wall is a big draw, as is the Forbidden City and Summer Palace. Others want to see the giant pandas in Sichuan Province. Recently, over at Point Me To The Plane, we had a few travellers […]
Not every island is a sunny beach destination where you go to crack open a good book, sip a tropical drink, and forget about the worries of home for a few days. Some of the most unique islands around the world are full of wildlife, culture, and things you can’t find anywhere else. Maybe they’re […]
Can you believe we are already at the point of talking about holiday travel? CRAZY. In fact, we are kind of on the late side of talking about it, which is why I’m writing this. It is high time to begin planning your holiday travel, whether that be Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, or New Years. Why […]
It might not be that big, tucked on the underside of Spain on the western edge of Europe, but Portugal is the hottest destination this year. Combine the capital of Lisbon — think a European San Francisco — with second city Porto and the beach-laden Algarve region. Add the diverse islands of Madeira and the […]
It’s an oenophile’s dream to taste favourite vintages on their own terroir. As lovers of food and wine ourselves, we’re experienced when it comes to enjoying the world’s best wine regions. It’s a tough job, but we’ll go to great lengths to ensure time well spent for our travellers. And when it comes to pairing […]
Tipping is a highly cultural practice that varies all over the world. If you’re visiting Europe from abroad, you may be confused as to whether you should — or when you should — tip a waitress, waiter, bellhop, or taxicab driver. Recently, I got a question about tipping in Europe – when it’s expected and […]
Recently, I got a question about the Italian train system. Can travellers buy tickets on the day they want to travel, Hannah wants to know, and what are the advantages to booking in advance? What are Italian trains like? As a travel advisor, I am constantly on the move. Italy is one of my favourite […]
If you’re planning a trip to Europe, there’s a decent chance you’ll connect in Amsterdam. Amsterdam’s Airport Schiphol (AMS) is Europe’s third-largest airport in terms of passengers served and the world’s fifth busiest airport in terms of international passengers. There are over 100 airlines at Schiphol carrying passengers to over 300 destinations. As a luxury […]
Getting around a new city can be overwhelming. Foreign languages, jet lag, cultural differences… these all can add up to a frustrating attempt at taking public transportation. Recently, I received a question about getting around using the Paris Metro system. How easy is it for a non-French speaker, Cam wants to know, and will he have […]
I can’t believe we are over halfway through July right now, can you? The last six months have flown by, although now that I think about it, the last 13 months have flown by. Here at Paper, Ink, & Passports, I am gearing up for a major August and *fingers crossed* a few fall and […]
