Your GPS tells you to turn left and turn right but can you really trust that seemingly smart, polite woman, talking to you from that little box strapped to your dashboard? I don’t know about you, but GPS Sally is constantly getting me lost and she keeps recalculating… recalculating… recalculating I’m reminded of a news… Continue reading What Your GPS Doesn’t Know May Hurt You!
Category: Advice
Travel Advice Articles by Calculated Traveller Magazine.
Trip planning isn’t easy. But with the help of our advice articles, you’ll feel in total control.
We’ve got the best travel advice and useful information to make your trip planning and preparation easier, faster and cheaper. Whether you’re searching for a family-friendly hotel, taking your first solo trip, or just want the best cruise experience possible, our travel tips will aid you in every step of your journey. Save time with information that will help you get from point A to point Z without the hassle.
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Bad Press and Cruise Ships
There’s been a lot of bad press these days when it comes to Cruise Ships. In the past week there have been issues with Carnival Legend and Carnival Dream. A few weeks ago there was the Carnival Triumph….then of course there was the Costa Concordia disaster last year. I’ve been getting questions almost daily from… Continue reading Bad Press and Cruise Ships
Flashlight for Safety
Do you have a flashlight in your travel bag? You never know when there is going to be a black out in your hotel, a disaster…or even a zombie apocalypse.
Carry-On Luggage – One Bag to Hold it All
Carry-on Luggage – Size, wheels, soft or hard exterior. Calculated Traveller decides which cabin baggage is the best decision when travelling light.
Does your Phone Make a Good Travel Companion?
So you’ve booked the trip of a lifetime and you want to take your best friend in the whole world along. The two of you are inseparable, going everywhere, doing everything together. It’s only natural that you wouldn’t want to go on your trip without…your PHONE. If you’re not careful your best friend could turn… Continue reading Does your Phone Make a Good Travel Companion?
The Dreaded Part of March Break Planning, Packing, and Preparation
We all enjoy March break—our toes in the sand or relaxing by the poolside, but the planning, organization, and dreaded packing can lead up to wanting to literally pull your hair out March Break is that time of year when Canadian families head south to escape the cold. It’s a welcome break between the Christmas… Continue reading The Dreaded Part of March Break Planning, Packing, and Preparation
Travel Tip – Reusable Water Bottle – Would you like some germs with your water?
When travelling with a reusable water bottle use these tips to keep the bottle, your water and most importantly you germ-free.
Bleach Wipes – Always Keep Some in Your Travel Bag
Read why I always travel with a pack of Clorox bleach wipes. It may be just for my piece of mind, but I don’t want to waste my vacation time being sick!
Carry-On Luggage – My journey to en-LIGHT-enment
Follow my journey and my challenges as I try to lighten my luggage and travel with only carry-on luggage. A journey of en-LiGHT-enment.