What’s in my bag? 2024 Edition – The “Flight Kit”

ByTravelling Minion April 7, 2024 1 Comment
In 2024 most of my "setup" hasn't changed too much (If It ain't broke, why fix it!). I figure now is a good time to update and share what my typical travel setup looks like. Typically, I will fly with a carry-on, a small backpack and/or a personal item. Generally, the luggage and backpack are the same two I've used for several years and are in my original "What's in my Bag" post. They continue...

How much did my trip to Europe and Abu Dhabi Cost?

ByTravelling Minion March 31, 2024 2 Comments
The following will be an accounting of my 2023 trip to Europe and Abu Dhabi. If you've not read the blog, you can do so here. Or if you want a small wrap up, you can check that out here. It can provide some context to the costs below! All prices will be in Canadian (or converted into Canadian when it shows up on my CC bill). The Costs All in all this whole trip cost (me individually) $4335.37...

Wrapping up my Europe (Benelux) and Abu Dhabi Trip

ByTravelling Minion March 24, 2024 3 Comments
It's wrap up time for my Last trip of 2023 to Europe and Abu Dhabi. Admittedly, this trip had been booked around a particular aspirational birthday flight. But exploring the Benelux areas (Belgium, Amsterdam and Luxembourg) in Europe are equally satisfying! The entire trip turns out to be so much better than expected. If you've spent anytime to read through the trip, Thank You! If you haven't and...

Flying Home

ByTravelling Minion March 17, 2024 1 Comment
Today I start my journey home! After waking up and spending a bit of time packing, I head down to the restaurant for another excellent breakfast! Instead of describing the breakfast from yesterday, I do want to highlight how happy I am that many of the Middle Eastern hotels seem to offer a wide variety of fresh juices. Those that know me know I'm a huge sucker for watermelon juice and I am super...

Abu Dhabi Louvre

ByTravelling Minion March 10, 2024 2 Comments
My main goal today is to visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi. After a bit of a sleep in, I head downstairs to check out the very generous breakfast offering the hotel has. There are multiple stations with all variety of food available. So I avail myself of a very hearty breakfast before heading out and catching a taxi to the Louvre. Louvre Abu Dhabi While I didn't get a chance to visit during my first...

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

ByTravelling Minion March 3, 2024 1 Comment
I'm excited to start the day here on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi! Since this isn't my first time visiting, I have a few specific things in mind. The first is actually my accommodations. Ever since college, I've been a pretty big fan of Formula 1. And only recently have I started to add visiting F1 tracks to my travel bucket list! Coincidentally the Yas Marina Circuit is home to one of these F1...