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A Long Flight In Economy. TravelBloggers.ca. Iain Shankland

20 Proven Tips To Survive And Thrive During A Long Flight In Economy

Flying isn’t what it used to be. We are so old we remember getting real knives and forks along with cloth napkins with our meals… and wine in a real glass!!!

Flying in the 21st century is no joy unless you’re flying private. This isn’t just a flight, it’s a 14-hour endurance test or a 10 hour prison sentence with dodgy food, a tight confining space where the air is dry and every inch around you feels borrowed – or a constant battle for elbow and/or legroom. To help make your next flight a little bit more bearable, we’ve put together some tips to survive and thrive during your next flight in economy. Read More

Miami, Iain Shankland, Gail Shankland, TravelBloggers.ca

Miami Florida – There’s So Much To Do In The Area!

If you’re a racing fan you’ll know all about the many races that are featured in Florida. You’ve got Formula 1, Daytona 500, 24-Hours of Daytona, AMLS 12-Hours at Sebring and a couple of IndyCar races. The entire family might not enjoy racing, however you can definitely make a fantastic family vacation – regardless if it includes racing or not.

If you’ve never been to south Florida – particularly the Miami area, you’re really missing all the best parts. Who needs Disney when you’ve got real live dolphins and alligators, swimming, camping, snorkelling and many, many other tourist attractions to keep you and the family entertained.© 2013 ~ Iain & Gail Shankland / TravelBloggers.ca@gmail.com

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Pixel 8 Pro, TCL 20 Pro, DSLR, Camera Gear, TravelBloggers.ca, Iain Shankland, Gail Shankland

Do You Still Use A “Real” Camera When You Travel? Why? 📸🎥

Why Our DSLR’s Gather Dust While Our Android Phones Shine

It started innocently enough. On a whim during a trip to Germany, we left our cameras at home – too heavy, too much hassle for what was supposed to be a relaxed holiday. For us, it was a huge leap of faith to even consider going without a camera.

As avid photographers, virtually every time we travelled, we’d pack multiple DSLRs, lenses, power cords, chargers, Micro SD cards etc. and spare batteries – all crammed into a couple of bulky (and heavy) camera backpacks. Read More

Spirit Tree Estate Cidery, Caledon, Ontario, TravelBloggers.ca, Iain Shankland, Gail Shankland

Exploring Ontario: A Guide To Caledon, Ontario – Less Than An Hour From Toronto

This article is related to three of our other posts about the area. Instead of adding this information to those articles, we thought we’d just make this a stand-alone guide to all the things to do and see in the Caledon area. Some we have experienced and others we just placed here because we found them while researching the area. Read More

Hawthorne Suite kitchen at Liberty Inn Caledon, Private hot tub at Liberty Inn Caledon, Liberty Inn Nordic Spa Hotel Caledon Review, TravelBloggers.ca, Iain Shankland, Gail Shankland

Exploring Ontario: Relax & Rejuvenate At The Liberty Inn Nordic Spa Hotel – Caledon’s Hidden Gem

It’s been a busy 2025 for us because we’ve been downsizing – again to simplify our lives and hopefully give us the chance to travel a bit more. As a result, we haven’t been venturing far, sticking mostly to local spots. Then, out of the blue, we received an invitation to experience The Liberty Inn Nordic Spa Hotel in Caledon!

Perfect timing – an overnight getaway of relaxation in a beautiful setting sounded like the perfect tonic to recharge before winter sets in! Read More

The Scoop on the Poop Nobody Talks About: How to Stay Regular While Travelling

Hi there, Gail here! Today’s topic is a little taboo, so Iain wanted to make sure you knew that it was his crazy wife writing and not him! I personally don’t think it’s a big deal, and I’m willing to bet you’ve been dying for us to post about it but were too afraid to ask. That’s okay, we get it, you’re shy. No worries, I’ve got you!

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