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The Artsy Side of St. Petersburg, Florida
When I visited St. Petersburg for the first time last year, I wasn't expecting to find the trendy, eclectic shopping mecca that I discovered in the Arts District on Central Avenue. But this wasn't the only surprise in store for me – it turns out that there's an artsy...
How to $ave Hundreds on Rental Car Insurance in Europe
When it comes to rental car insurance, it’s like you’re damned if you do, and damned if you don’t. You want the peace of mind of being fully covered if something should happen, but you don’t want to pay through the nose to feel secure. And just when you think you've...
Canada’s Best Kept Secret: Magnifying Money
Not long ago, it was revealed that our unassuming Canadian passport has a pretty rocking alter ego: Hidden within its elegant sepia-toned page designs are hidden additions that turn it into a full-on party-in-your-hand when they are revealed under a blacklight! Each...
Getting my Nordic on at Siberia Station Spa
When it's minus 20 degrees outside, the last thing you might be thinking is "Time to strip down to my bathing suit!" But that's exactly what Henk and I did at Quebec's Siberia Station Spa. And believe it or not, after a couple of dips in their pools, minus 20 actually...




