Tips on planning a vacation when you’ve got diabetes

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Planning is key to living with diabetes. Keeping your blood sugar levels within their target range means following meal plans, sticking to an exercise schedule, and taking medications or insulin regularly, all of which require careful planning. If you’ve got diabetes and you’re going on vacation, the practice you have managing your condition … [Read more...]

Air travel with your scooter

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If you're planning to take an airplane trip, bringing along your scooter doesn't have to be complicated – but it does require some planning. Here are some tips to make air travel with your scooter as easy and hassle-free as possible: Reservations: Make your reservations as far in advance as possible and tell the reservation … [Read more...]

On the road: yoga tips for travellers

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You know an exercise routine is working for you when it becomes a highly enjoyable habit. You grow accustomed to and come to rely on the benefits your workout provides and you don’t want to be without them even when you’re on vacation. So what’s a travelling yogi to do? Krisitna Sinicropi, owner of Bikram Yoga Richmond Hill, says there are … [Read more...]

Tour Denmark on a bike

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If you’re thinking of visiting Denmark and want a vacation that combines sightseeing with outdoor activity, you may want to consider a bike tour. If ever there was a bike-friendly country, it’s Denmark. With an extensive range of clearly marked routes that exist on a national, regional and local level, Denark has over 10,000 kilometers of … [Read more...]

Home away from home – the pros and cons of vacation rentals

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Sometimes a hotel room just isn’t enough. If you would like the benefit of more space on your vacation, you may want to consider a vacation rental. The benefits of a vacation rental The obvious benefit is space. Instead of one often tiny room, you can have access to an entire condo or house. If you are travelling with children the benefit … [Read more...]

Tips for travelling with children

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What a wonderful gift to give your children – the gift of travel! There is no better way to expand the mind of your child than by showing him or her the sights, sounds and tastes of different cultures around the world. Along with its many rewards, travelling with children has its challenges, too. Here are some tips to help make your family … [Read more...]

And now for something completely different – Greenland

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There’s an old saying, “Once you’ve seen the world, there’s always Greenland!” But why wait until you’ve seen everything else? A trip to Greenland shouldn’t be a vacation of last resort, it should be an adventure that you eagerly plan and anticipate. Getting there and getting around No one said it was going to be easy but … [Read more...]

Traveling to the Baltic States

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Cloaked in mystery and history, the Baltic States are made up of three countries that line the shores of the Baltic Sea – Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Visiting one or more of these Eastern European countries will provide you with a real life lesson rich in history, vibrant culture and deliciously hearty food. “Each country is unique with … [Read more...]

Bike etiquette – the written and unwritten rules of the road

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As cycling gains momentum as a source of recreation and practical transportation, new recruits need to familiarize themselves with the rules of the road. With two wheels, as with four, comes great responsibility. For your safety and that of everyone around you and your legal protection, get to know the written and unwritten rules that govern … [Read more...]

Planning a trip to Scandinavia?

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Scandinavia is one of the most picturesque places in the world. With a total population of over 24 million people, this region of northern Europe is a popular travel destination. From the majestic fjords of Norway to the cosmopolitan nightlife of Copenhagen and Stockholm, the countries that make up Scandinavia offer something for … [Read more...]