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Have You Ever Considered Yourself A Consultant?
Have you ever considered yourself a consultant? The title “consultant” used to be reserved for retired diplomats and former...
Feeling Tired All The Time?
Are you feeling tired all the time? A lot of people are feeling exhausted. Maybe not even sad or...
How Is Your Book Coming Along?
Last year I set a goal myself to coach ten people to write their book. The final number ended...
The U.S. Border Is Finally Open Again… Or Is It?
The US Land border is finally open to Canadian travellers. It’s also open to European travellers by the way, so Canada didn’t get any sort of neighbourly preferential treatment, in case you were wondering. Either way, here’s what you need to know in case you were considering a trip... Read more
Are You Ready To Set Sail On A Cruise Vacation?
As we enter the colder months, cruise ships will once again be setting sail with more and more travellers flocking to warmer destinations. Are you ready to schedule your next vacation? As travel is starting to resume globally it’s time to start making some plans, even if you’re not... Read more
How To Store Your Alberta Vaccine QR Code On Your iPhone
Have you tried scanning the QR code on your Alberta vaccination certificate with your own iPhone camera? This may work for other provinces too. Give it a try. You’ll have to print your certificate or display it on your desktop, and then scan the QR code with your smartphone... Read more
How Is Your Book Coming Along?
Last year I set a goal myself to coach ten people to write their book. The final number ended up much higher as throughout the pandemic many budding authors decided to finally take action on their dream and start on their author journey. Forget about the “how” When setting... Read more
Is International Travel Still A Bad Idea?
After some record-high Covid-19 patients in Alberta’s ICUs this past month, and numbers expected to rise even more, I couldn’t help it but wonder: When will international air travel soar again? We’ve all put off our international trips since March 2020, and many of us are thinking of booking a winter... Read more
Why Social Media Ads Are A Waste Of Your Time And Money
Ever since my iPhone started tracking how much time I spent by looking at the screen and reporting my total “screen time”, I’ve become awkwardly self-aware of how much time I could have left in the day working on things I actually cared about. And even with that knowledge,... Read more
On Behalf Of Grounded Travellers, Separated Couples and Families Worldwide: Is It Time To Get Vaccinated?
“Are your vaccinations up to date?” This used to be a common question for anyone travelling anywhere more or less off the beaten path. My family doctor has often reviewed destinations with me, and openly discussed which jabs I needed to add to the mix to be sufficiently protected.... Read more
The Kids Are Back To School – Now What’s Next For You?
Can’t believe it’s September already. The kids are heading back to school. For some of you – they’re finally (!) heading back. Schools in Alberta Canada are (mostly) back to in-person education following the covid19 pandemic. Time to add something new for parents or anyone who felt they neglected what... Read more
Be A Better Behaved Traveller
Wanderlust affects each of us at one time or another, maybe today more than ever before. Travel changes you, and after not having seen the inside of an airplane for 18+ months, most of us have started to realize how much travel helps you grow as a human being.... Read more
How Travel Changes You
Many of us wish we could be Columbus someday and just set sail to unknown destinations. Wanderlust affects each of us at one time or another, maybe today more than ever before. Travel changes you. The allure of the wide open world, filled with history, culture, and scenic landscapes... Read more