Articles

Vancouver is a magical city

2026-02-082026-02-08 - by Jocelyne Smallian-Khan - Leave a Comment

From rainy February walks to unexpected street music and coastal warmth, Vancouver proves—once again—why it’s one of Canada’s most magical cities.

About Travel Variety / Americas / Destinations / Reviews / South America / Travel Tales

Review: La Perla Viajes y Turismo on Viator

2026-02-052026-02-05 - by Jocelyne Smallian-Khan - Leave a Comment

A confirmed hotel pickup never happened, written promises were broken, and our final day in Colombia collapsed into stress, cost, and tears. Do not book with La Perla Viajes y Turismo Colombia.

Americas / Destinations / Reviews / South America

Review: Grand Sirenis Cartagena

2026-01-242026-01-24 - by Jocelyne Smallian-Khan - Leave a Comment

Booked as a 4-star all-inclusive, Grand Sirenis Cartagena ultimately delivered a more modest experience. A fair, detailed review of what worked, what didn’t, and why Cartagena itself is still very much worth the visit.

Articles / Reviews / Travel Tech

How I’m Using ChatGPT as My New Travel Planning Buddy (and Having Way Too Much Fun Doing It)

2026-01-052026-01-05 - by Jocelyne Smallian-Khan - Leave a Comment

How I use ChatGPT for travel planning, personalized itineraries, destination research, and stress free trips that match my travel style.

Articles / Rewards, Points & Miles

Am I Better or Worse Off Under Aeroplan’s 2026 Status Rules?

2025-08-142025-12-23 - by Jocelyne Smallian-Khan - Leave a Comment

The shift to Aeroplan’s 2026 qualification rules is controversial, but when I applied them to my real 2025 travel, the outcome surprised me. The new system aligns far better with how I actually fly and spend, turning what used to be a strategic effort into a straightforward qualification.

Rewards, Points & Miles

Aeroplan’s 2026 Overhaul

2025-08-132025-08-15 - by Jocelyne Smallian-Khan - Leave a Comment

Aeroplan’s 2026 changes bring both perks and drawbacks, sparking mixed reactions amongst Aeroplan loyalists. Here are details on the new program, community responses, some recommendations, and key dates travelers should note.

Rewards, Points & Miles

Do You Really Need Aeroplan Status if You Have the Premium Card?

2025-08-122025-08-15 - by Jocelyne Smallian-Khan - Leave a Comment

Talking with friends about my points hobby and answering the question “what’s the point of chasing Aeroplan Elite Status if you already have a premium credit card?”.