How much did my trip to Japan and Taiwan Cost?

The following will be an accounting of my 2025 trip to Japan and Taiwan. If you've not read the blog, you can do so here. Or if you want a small wrap up, you can check it 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 bill). And they'll be broken down to a per person cost as best I can.  The Costs All...

Travelling to Fukuoka

I am embarking on another trip to Asia, this time I'll be starting in Fukuoka! I'll meet up with a few friends in Beppu and Osaka before heading to Taiwan to connect with more friends! However, due to a favourable rewards redemption, my way there will be a bit roundabout. I'll be flying to Singapore, have a short layover, fly to Taipei for another short layover before finally arriving in Fukuoka....

Passing Through Frankfurt on the way Home

Train from Munich to Frankfurt We're heading to Frankfurt today for our last few days in Germany. After breakfast at our hotel, we pop over to Munich's train station and get on our train headed to Frankfurt. The ride is pleasant and passes through some more amazing German countryside. We also pass the time watching videos on our various devices and before long we find ourselves navigating the...

How much did my trip to Cambodia and Japan Cost?

The following will be an accounting of my 2024 trip to Cambodia and Japan. 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) $3082.95with a...

A Long way to Laos

I am setting out for a trip to Asia today! Ultimately, I will end up in Japan to meet  up with Lebron and Antetokounmpo but before I get there I will spend some time in South East Asia. My first stop will be Laos. But in order to get there I have a pretty long few days of flying. It starts with a very quick hop from Vancouver to Seattle to overnight before an early morning flight to LA. I stay...

Minion Family Trip to New York!

We are setting off again! This time to New York and the East Coast with the immediate Travelling Minion Family! The plan is to spend a few days in New York, train to Boston, then board a cruise that will take us around the maritime provinces before we fly home from Montreal. YVR Transborder Plaza Premium Lounge Today is mainly a travel day since we need to fly from Vancouver to New York. We get...