Blogger edition of Calculated Traveller Magazine. A travel blog / travel magazine offering friendly travel advice, helpful tips, informative reviews, and inspirational articles. With multiple travel bloggers on staff, each article is written in their own unique voice and style. Focused throughout on budget planning and preparation for all types of travellers across a wide range of travel experiences.
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Artistry along the waterfront in downtown Cozumel. International pier. #Mexico #Cozumel #art #waterfountain
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Friday, December 23, 2016
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Monday, December 19, 2016
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Friday, December 16, 2016
Thursday, December 15, 2016
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Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Thursday, December 08, 2016
16 Awesome Airport and Airplane Travel Tips
If you are planning a trip somewhere soon the chances are high that a visit to an airport is in your future. With more than 43,000 airports in the world and 100,000+ flights happening every day there is zero room for error for YOU the passenger. With that in mind, we thought that we’d share […]
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Wednesday, December 07, 2016
New Years Eve 2016 Holiday Caribbean Cruise Bargains
Are you looking to party like it’s 2016 on a New Years Eve cruise through the Caribbean? If you are looking to celebrate at sea here are a few excellent last minute cruise bargains for 7 to 10-day cruises that I found on Holland America and Norwegian Cruise sailing out of Florida with prices starting […]
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Saturday, December 03, 2016
Friday, December 02, 2016
Last Minute and Holiday Season Caribbean Cruise Bargains
Early to mid-December is the best time to find rock-bottom holiday season Caribbean cruise bargains due to a large number of cruise ships sailing out of Florida at this time of year. As promised, I wanted to share some of my findings with you for fabulous last minute cruise bargains for sailings in the next […]
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Thursday, December 01, 2016
STM Velocity Cable Wrap – Review
With a name like Calculated Traveller, you’ve got to know that I’m crazy compulsive about planning and preparedness to get the results I’m after. I like need order in my life! Also, as a graphic designer and travel blogger, I go with a lot of technology. A LOT. There’s the laptop, external hard-drive, e-reader, mp3 […]
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Thursday, November 24, 2016
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Cruise the Caribbean: The Best Way to See the Islands
I love cruises. All the food I can eat, activities for days, and free shows to watch, what’s not to love? I’ve taken about 30 cruises in my life, and most of them have been to the Caribbean. Here’s why I think that cruising the ocean is the best way to visit these paradise islands… […]
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Sunday, November 13, 2016
Saturday, November 12, 2016
Friday, November 11, 2016
Canadian Points University #PointsUYYZ Travel Hacking Conference
Travel hacking, frequent flier points, hotel rewards, loyalty rewards — they go by many different names, but they all mean the same thing — Free Travel. Travel Hack Definition – Noun A way of travelling by attaining flights, hotels, and other amenities at little or no cost by using rewards, shortcuts, tricks, travel points, or […]
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Tuesday, November 08, 2016
Getting my Guacamole on in San Antonio Texas
In San Antonio Texas there are good eats everywhere you look but each time I visit this gorgeous city I feast on one thing —- guacamole. I’m not sure what it is that makes guacamole in San Antonio so memorable. It could be the romance of a candlelit dinner along the picturesque Riverwalk at Boudro’s […]
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Friday, November 04, 2016
Sudio Vasa Bla Bluetooth Earphone Review
Never have I yearned for a piece of technology before now until I saw the Sudio Vasa Bla Bluetooth Earphones online. Earphones and Earbuds have always been a utilitarian item for me because they were a practical necessity that did a job. I wore them on the plane to watch the in-flight entertainment system and […]
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Tuesday, November 01, 2016
An Autumn Afternoon Treetop Trekking in Brampton Ontario
It’s a cool Friday afternoon, and I’ve found myself standing on a wooden platform high up in a tree in Brampton, Ontario. I’m clipped onto a series of thick wires strung between the two trees. Nervously checking my harness for the second time and fumbling with my GoPro, I step off the platform and rush […]
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Monday, October 31, 2016
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Cruise Deal Alert: Late Nov. to Mid-Dec. 2016 Bargains
Are you looking for a cruise soon? I just booked my Ramon de la Cruz pre-Christmas holiday cruise deal! I thought I’d share a follow-up to my previous article about cruise bargains for this coming low season in 2016. Like airfare, cruise prices will fluctuate because of seasonal demands and my recent research has revealed […]
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Friday, October 28, 2016
#CruiseSmile Dream – Regent Seven Seas Tongass Explorer
I recently wrote about the cruise line industry’s “Plan a Cruise Month” campaign for October and the #CruiseSmile #Sweepstakes that they’ve been offering. I hope that you’ve been entering daily for a chance to win a cruise. Well, I wanted to share with you one fabulous dream cruise that I’ve been crushing over so maybe […]
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Monday, October 24, 2016
Nine Dishes in Nine Cities as Recommended by Nine Food Writers
On every journey I make to some far off place in the world, I find I return home with the memory of one meal, one particular dish that remains with me forever. This unforgettable memory is the best souvenir because it involves all five traditional senses — sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. I reached […]
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Friday, October 21, 2016
Thursday, October 20, 2016
9 Tips when Travelling with Another Couple
You’re hanging out with a couple of friends enjoying a lovely dinner out and someone says, “Hey, we should go on vacation together!” Sound familiar? Travelling with another couple can be a ton of fun but it can also be a ton of heartache. We are fortunate that we know a few couples that we […]
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Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Thursday, October 13, 2016
The Ultimate Souvenir – Passport to your National Parks
To follow is an excerpt from an article I wrote for Mom’s and Munchkins. Souvenirs, trinkets, T-shirts and tourist trash; how many of these things have you purchased while on vacation for yourself or your family that ultimately ends up in the garbage or the donation pile? I’m not immune to the allure of the […]
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Monday, October 10, 2016
When is the Best Time to Shop for Caribbean Cruise deals?
We are fast approaching the start of another sunny Caribbean cruise season, and many savvy travellers will be carefully searching for a cheap cruise deal. Returning or new passengers can find cruise travel as an affordable way to escape from the frigid winter weather. Since our first cruise in 1997, we have been fortunate enough […]
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Thursday, October 06, 2016
Wednesday, October 05, 2016
Quick Travel Tip #3 – Book an Extra Day off Before and After a Trip
I’m sitting here getting a pedicure and I have a massage booked for this afternoon. Tomorrow, I’ll be on vacation in the Caribbean but today I’m skipping work and having a “me day”. Why do I book an Extra Day off Before and After a Trip? So I can start my vacation stress-free! Let’s face […]
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