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Minion Monies: How Much did my Birthday Flights Cost?

ByTravelling Minion April 18, 2022 1 Comment
I'm often asked how much my trips cost. "Minion Monies" is a series of posts attempting to recount trip expenses and try to shed some light on my travel cost. All prices will be in CAD unless stated otherwise. Prices will be for when the travel occurred. It's likely prices will change over time so keep that in mind! The following will be an accounting of my Birthday Flights to Nowhere from...

My Birthday Flight to Nowhere: Part 2 – Emirates First Class

ByTravelling Minion March 29, 2022 4 Comments
Breakfast in the Lounge After a long journey to get to Dubai and resting a few hours in the quiet room. It was time to head to the lounge "restaurant" for some breakfast before my Emirates First Class flight. The eating area operates like a full service restaurant. It comes complete with wait staff and an a la carte menu to order off of.  I ordered a traditional breakfast, some fruit and an...

My Birthday Flight to Nowhere: Part 1 – Flying to Dubai

ByTravelling Minion March 13, 2022 4 Comments
Emirates First Class In December of 2021, I did a bit of flying to nowhere... Let me explain... One of my travel goals for 2021 was to fly in Emirates First Class. I made a booking to do this late in December 2021. What makes it even sweeter is that it's a little bit of a birthday gift to myself  since it occurs a day after my birthday! In order to maximize the flights, I got "creative" with...

“Minion Monies”: How much did The Maritimes Cost?

ByTravelling Minion March 6, 2022 3 Comments
I'm often asked how much some of my trips cost. So I've decided to start writing posts at the end of each trip about this and for fun, I'll call it "Minion Monies"! I'll attempt to recount the general trip expenses to try and shed some light on my travel costs. A few disclaimers moving forward. All prices will be in CAD unless stated otherwise. Prices will be for when the travel occurred. It's...

Wrapping Up Our Trip to the Maritime Provinces

ByTravelling Minion March 1, 2022 2 Comments
Now that I've finished blogging about this family trip to the Maritime provinces It's time to wrap it up with a few thoughts. This is the first trip I've taken since the start of the pandemic that involves plane travel. It's also a special trip in the sense I get to experience it with my parents! If you've spent the time to read through the whole trip, I appreciate it! If not and you want to you...

Last Few Days in the Maritimes

ByTravelling Minion February 20, 2022 1 Comment
With a long drive back to Halifax ahead of us today, our first stop is sticky buns at Kelly's Bakery again! After, we hop in the car and settle in for the long drive back to Halifax. Originally our plan was to drive south to Saint John. Then take the ferry across to Digby before driving the rest of the way to Halifax. However, with the cost of the ferry being quite high, we decide to drive around...