Q. They’re out here with their phones: some shooting up at the blossoms, some twirling below, some angling their freshly washed cars for the perfect cover shot. Others drag out their easels, brushes, and watercolours for a longer visit with the sakura. ‘Here,’ for us, is Vancouver. In which other

Q. Which of our animal friends migrate in the largest groups? . A. Travelling with even a handful of other humans can be challenging. This one wants to do everything together. That one is immovable on itinerary. Now, imagine setting out on a great journey with even thousands of your

Q. Travel is so much more rewarding when one can speak, at least a little, with those who reside in the country; when one can understand, at least a bit of, what is happening in context. Which languages are people studying across the world? . A. The language learning app

Q. You’ve seen their plush paws and bountiful bottoms perched on benches in Saltzburg, scooters in Ho Chi Minh City, and fjord-side in Flåm. With the world being what it is, is it any wonder that adults are bringing their stuffies with them on vacation? Do your plushies have airline

Q. What travel trends can we expect from Canadians in 2026? . A. How do you feel about nestling into some home-style accommodations in Italy? Or Japan? Travelsavers polled their advisors about the travel trends they are seeing for we Canadians in 2026. What did their on-the-ground experiences show them?

Q. In a world streaked with madness – and budgets at full stretch – many will not be travelling far this holiday season. What ways do you find to escape at home? What say others? . A. In 2023, Savanta polled 2,271 adults from the UK about their favourite forms

Q. City nicknames are a tricky thing, more often used by people who live elsewhere. When I moved for a while to the Bay Area, new friends were quick to tell me: “Whatever you do, do not call San Francisco ‘Frisco’. And don’t even think about calling it ‘San Fran’.

Q. The suitcase slog, the airport crush, the churning boats, the bumpy, endless flights. It’s easy to find plenty of reasons to moan as we voyage cross sea and sky. Once again, however, the animals put us in our place. Which of them have the most impressive migration journeys? .

Q. 🎶 ‘Sometimes you wanna go, Where not one person knows your name…’ Do you enjoy the anonymity of travel? Do people meaningfully change the way they present themselves when they are with new people in new places? . A. Yes, according to a Faye survey of 3,000 travellers. What

Q. There is something so exciting about veering through unknown city blocks only to suddenly find yourself in a vibrant, quirky neighbourhood. Where did this come from? The people, buildings, kiosks, art, stores, restaurants… Where are some particularly dynamic neighbourhoods in 2025? . A. Time Out Magazine first polled writers