World Traveller 73 About
An executive based in Vancouver, Canada, he enjoys maximizing the use of airline and hotel award points in order to “Upgrade Your Travels”. His travels have led him to over 75 countries and over 1,000,000 miles flown. When he’s not on the road, he can often be found in his second adopted home in Whistler, Canada. He chronicles his personal and business travel adventures, advice, upgrade tips, tricks and secrets here…
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The Cinque Terre region is full of hiking trails that criss cross its mountains and coast lines. Our second day in the region would have us traversing the vineyards of Cinque Terre and descending to Corniglia. On this trail, we would be treated to some more spectacular coastal views, interspersed with vineyards clinging to the sides of mountains amid pristine landscapes. The Leaning Tower of Pisa in a Day: Day Tripping from… Read More
The Cinque Terre region is full of hiking trails that criss cross its mountains and coast lines. Our second day in the region would have us traversing the vineyards of Cinque Terre and descending to Corniglia. On this trail, we would be treated to some more spectacular coastal views, interspersed with vineyards clinging to the sides of mountains amid pristine landscapes. Cinque Terre Day Trekking: Manarola Volastra – Corniglia Trail, Italy The… Read More
The Cinque Terre region offered separate and distinct villages, each with a unique personality to discover. We spent our time in this area by discovering each region and area. Through hiking trails, exploring sunsets at each location, or by enjoying the local restaurants, we aimed to get the most out of our Cinque Terre experience. Join us on our travels through each of the Cinque Terre’s villages. Exploring Cinque Terre’s 5 Villages,… Read More
The Cinque Terre region is full of hiking trails that criss cross its mountains and coast lines. Our first day in the region would have us hiking along one of Cinque Terre’s most famous trails; the al Mare coastal trail that runs along the coastal region between Cinque Terre’s five cities. We would end up tackling one of the most popular sections of the al Mare trail between Monterosso and Vernazza. On… Read More
Our stay in Cinque Terre spanned a four night stay. With many visitors coming and going from this area, we aimed to stay in a premium accommodation hotel. As a town absent of any major franchise chains (and their corresponding point redemption opportunities) we ended up locating the La Toretta Lodge; an upscale boutique hotel located in charming Manarola, Italy. We would end up making La Toretta Lodge our home base for… Read More
Our travels had us crossing the South of France towards Cinque Terre, Italy for a four day stay. Since there wasn’t a lot of advice on how to travel between these two regions as a tourist traveler, I thought that I would set out this post that covered our difficult and challenging travel experiences. While everything is relative in life, the rural train between France and Italy wasn’t an ideal or convenient… Read More
Our visit to Nice had us coming and going by plane and train. After some research, we ended up staying at the Sheraton Nice Airport on our travel days. The Sheraton Nice Airport offered more convenient transfer options than the inner city hotels in Vieux Nice, as a result of it’s proximity to the Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport and the Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer (SNCF) St Augustin train station…. Read More
The Rhones Alpes Region of France offers some of the most terrific cuisine in France. The region is known for raclette cheese, trout and tartiflette. Whenever we are lucky enough to visit the region, it’s a must to get in a terrific Savoyard Cheese fondue. We discovered La Ferme de Didi when our original go to restaurant was closed for the evening. We enjoyed a wonderful cheese fondue in an awesome bistro… Read More
The city of Grenoble, France holds a major place in my life. I spent a large part of. my thirties attending business school here during various international residencies. It also happened to mark the time shortly after I had gotten separated from the first administration. It also happened to mark the city on where I met the current administration, leaving this city a happy memory in my life time. A Fall Visit… Read More
The Novotel Grenoble Centre Hotel was our choice of hotels for our brief stay in Grenoble, France. With limited hotel inventory in Grenoble, France, our stay with the Accor Hotels group was in one of Grenoble’s most business oriented hotels. With a central location, larger than average rooms, and convenience to both freeway access and transportation hubs, this slightly dated property mostly met the expectations for our stay in Grenoble, France. Review:… Read More
The small town of Les Baux en Provence is a small alpine village located in the mountains just outside Arles, France. The town of Les Baux en Provence is a quaint European village that has been inhabited since the 10th century. A day visit through Les Baux offers a glimpse into centuries past, in addition to have the opportunity to clamber across an ancient castle overlooking the south of France. Climbing the… Read More
It is always terrific to discover a terrific restaurant while travelling. It often doesn’t come without a little research. Our travels through Aix – En – Provence would lead us to La Petite Ferme; a Michelin endorsed casual upscale dining restaurant in the heart of Aix – En – Provence. Our experience through La Petite Ferme would have us enjoying the best of what French traditional cuisine would have to offer at… Read More
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