The Free App That Lets Travelers Clear the Canadian Border Faster A couple of weeks ago I was cruising through Toronto Pearson airport (YYZ) chasing my two-year-old when the sign above caught my eye. I quickly snapped a pic so I… Johnny Jet , May 22, 2019
The 13 Best Things I Did in Nova Scotia en Route to Cape Breton Last September, I enjoyed the best solo road trip of my life on the roads of Cape Breton in Nova Scotia. I wrote about it in two posts: Solo in Cape… Georgie Jet , April 23, 2019
You Could Be Denied Entry Into Canada for This Reason Did you know that having a DUI on your record can get you turned away from the Canadian border? I didn’t (I don’t actually drink alcohol myself), but a… Johnny Jet , February 28, 2019
How to See How Long the Security Line Is at Canadian Airports Last week we featured the MyTSA app as our Travel App of the Week. Thanks to reader Ross Craig, I now know about the Canadian equivalent: the CATSA Breeze through… Johnny Jet , January 29, 2019
Remember That the 24-Hour Rule Only Applies to Flights to/from the U.S. Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Carlos, who says: “I recently purchased a return flight from… Johnny Jet , December 14, 2018
10 Reasons to Visit Newfoundland & Labrador I recently had the pleasure of traveling to Newfoundland & Labrador (together one province) for a festival (see “The Gathering” below) and immediately fell in love with its beautiful landscapes,… Matt Thompson , November 2, 2018
How to Troubleshoot Your T-Mobile International Data Plan Abroad One of the things I love about my T-Mobile data plan is that I get free texting and data abroad in 140 countries around the world. Since I go to… Johnny Jet , October 30, 2018
Video: Canada Legalizes Recreational Marijuana Last week, Canada became the second country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana. You can learn all about the move in the one-minute-and-41-second video by A+J (in the tweet… Johnny Jet , October 23, 2018
20 Stops to Make on a Cape Breton Road Trip Nearly three decades ago, as a speechless baby, I was couriered by CAT ferry from Bar Harbor (Maine) to Nova Scotia. I cried from beginning to end. Among the things I did not… Ian Livingston , October 18, 2018
What Legal Marijuana in Canada Means for Border Crossings This morning, Canada became the first major world economy to legalize marijuana. The “national experiment,” as the New York Times called it, will be interesting to follow. Here are the specifics… Johnny Jet , October 17, 2018
York Durham Headwaters: The Perfect Ontario Road Trip Destination I spend a lot of time in Canada since that’s where my beautiful wife Natalie was born and raised. She grew up just outside of Toronto, which is 90… Johnny Jet , October 10, 2018
10 Reasons to Stay at Hockley Valley Resort Hockley Valley Resort is located just 37 miles (45 minutes) from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), making it an easy drive from a world class airport. Translation: That means… Johnny Jet , October 9, 2018
Solo in Cape Breton, Part 1: The Ceilidh Trail & Canada’s Musical Coast Nova Scotia, and specifically its Cape Breton, is a land steeped in mystery, history, and a magical beauty. My husband Cam and I went to Nova Scotia for two weeks when… Georgie Jet , October 5, 2018
7 Things to Do in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Known as the “Paris of the Prairies,” Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, has grabbed the spotlight in recent months. This city in midwest Canada is bursting with activity. As the province’s main hub… Lavanya Sunkara , July 3, 2018
How to Get to and From Toronto Pearson Airport I spend a lot of time north of the border because that’s where my wife (@NatalieDiScala) is from. Over the years, I’ve learned that getting to and from Toronto’s Pearson… Johnny Jet , June 25, 2018