Home Exchange: My Experience so Far

It’s time to explore the concept of home exchanges again. I’d been a member of www.homeexchange.com for two years a few years ago. I put out a number of requests over that time, mostly to places in France and Italy. Unfortunately no one was interested in coming to Toronto, Canada at the same time that we were interested in travelling. I did receive a number of requests from people …

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Exciting Concept for Bed and Breakfast

I’m really excited because I just discovered Airbnb.com. This is a great way to find alternative accommodations for all budgets. The site allows hosts worldwide to rent out rooms, apartments or whole houses. Travellers can stay anywhere from a night to a month. Sometimes hosts even rent out their places when they go away for a weekend.I seem to have better luck if I’m looking for accommodations in large …

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Fabulous Fall Excursions in Ontario

Ontario is wonderful in the fall. For me, going out on an autumn day is like biting into a crisp apple. Yesterday was the first day of fall. I was driving from Sudbury to Toronto when I noticed way ahead of me, what looked like a huge black dog coming out of the woods. Despite being far away, I slowed down only to realize that it was a huge …

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Save Money by Leasing a Car in Europe

Looking for the best rate for a car rental in Europe? If you need a car for more than three weeks, a lease may be the more economical option. You can lease a new car for as short a period as 17 days; however it usually works out better than a rental when you lease for a month or more. These lease options are only available to people who …

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