Toronto to Five Countries in Europe: Baecation

SPECS

Who: Two People, One Bed

Where: Toronto to Milan, Italy + Thessaloniki, Greece + Paris, France + Madrid, Spain + Lisbon, Portugal

When: Monday, October 9th – Friday, October 27th, 2023

Budget Per Person: $2500.00


Flight: Toronto to Lisbon | October 9th – October 27th

$711.00 CAD: roundtrip (direct, the TAP Portugal option)

Flight: Lisbon to Milan | October 10th

$81.00 CAD: one-way (direct, the TAP Portugal option, leaves 2hrs after you land in Lisbon)

Stay: AirBnB in Milan | October 10th – October 14th

Option 1: $491.00 CAD ($245.50/per person); Perfect reviews, Looks cool, Popular place, Good location

Option 2: $358.00 CAD ($179.00/per person); Close to transit, Good reviews, Very popular place, Sofa bed

Option 3: $478.00 CAD ($239.00/per person); Popular place, Looks good, Great reviews, Good location

Option 4: $474.00 CAD ($237.00/per person); Sofa bed, Looks nice, Great reviews, Close to transit


Flight: Milan to Thessaloniki | October 14th

$95.00 CAD: one-way (direct, the Aegean option)

Stay: Hotel or AirBnB in Thessaloniki | October 14th – October 18th

Option 1: $406.00 CAD ($203.00/per person); Double Room, Looks cool, Centrally located, Good reviews

Option 2: $444.00 CAD ($222.00/per person); Executive Twin Room, Great location, Looks good, Good reviews

Option 3: $348.00 CAD ($174.00/per person); Centrally located, Looks nice, Great reviews, Popular place

Option 4: $309.00 CAD ($154.50/per person); Very popular place, Great reviews, Looks cool, Great location


Flight: Thessaloniki to Paris ORY | October 18th

$62.00 CAD: one-way (direct, the Transavia option)

Stay: Hotel or AirBnB in Paris | October 18th – October 21st

Option 1: $934.00 CAD ($467.00/per person); Double Room, Great location, Looks nice, Great reviews

Option 2: $1064.00 CAD ($532.00/per person); Double Room, Breakfast included, Great reviews, Close to transit, Great location

Option 3: $324.00 CAD ($162.00/per person); Close to transit, Popular place, Great reviews, Sofa bed

Option 4: $304.00 CAD ($152.00/per person); Looks cute, Perfect reviews, Quieter location, Close to transit


Flight: Paris CDG to Madrid | October 21st

$76.00 CAD: one-way (direct, the easyJet option)

Stay: AirBnB in Madrid | October 21st – October 24th

Option 1: $323.00 CAD ($161.50/per person); Looks pretty cool, Popular place, Great location

Option 2: $313.00 CAD ($156.50/per person); Great reviews, Quieter location, Looks cute

Option 3: $323.00 CAD ($161.50/per person); Centrally located, Looks good, Popular place, Great reviews

Option 4: $289.00 CAD ($144.50/per person); Looks cute, Close to transit, Great reviews


Flight: Madrid to Lisbon | October 24th

$61.00 CAD: one-way (direct, the Air Europa option)

Stay: AirBnB in Lisbon | October 24th – October 27th

Option 1: $365.00 CAD ($182.50/per person); Very popular place, Looks nice, Great reviews

Option 2: $365.00 CAD ($182.50/per person); Perfect reviews, Popular place, Great location

Option 3: $332.00 CAD ($166.00/per person); Great location, Good reviews, Looks good, Popular place

Option 4: $348.00 CAD ($174.00/per person); This was my favourite area, Little outside Lisbon, Looks great, Popular place, Perfect reviews


Total: Overall, if you go for the LEAST expensive options I posted it’s about $1982.00 per person for the trip and for the MOST expensive options it’s about $2429.50 per person for the trip.

– Mirna 

I am not a licensed travel agent of Ontario and make itineraries as a hobby. Any itineraries used by readers are of their own free will and choosing. Site owner is not responsible for any misadventures, mishaps, airline issues or accommodation issues that occur on trip itineraries that are posted or individually e-mailed to readers. Please research the Visa restrictions for your destination as well as the Covid entry requirements prior to booking.

Toronto to Paris: Baecation

SPECS

Who: Two People, One Bed

Where: Toronto to Paris, France

When: Monday, February 6th – Monday, February 13th, 2023

Budget Per Person: $1200.00


Flight: Toronto to Paris | February 6th – February 13th

$496.00 CAD: roundtrip (quick layover)


Stay: AirBnB or Hotel for Two in Paris | February 7th – February 13th

Option 1: $1397.00 CAD ($698.50/per person); Double Room, Looks great, Good reviews, Great location

Option 2: $1280.00 CAD ($640.00/per person); Comfort Double Room, Close to transit, Looks nice, Good reviews

Option 3: $1403.00 CAD ($701.50/per person); Double, Looks good, Great location, Good reviews

Option 4: $1256.00 CAD ($628.00/per person); Great location, Perfect reviews, Looks good

Option 5: $1394.00 CAD ($697.00/per person); Very popular place, Good location, Great reviews, Looks cute

Total: Overall, if you go for the LEAST expensive options I posted it’s about $1124.00 per person for the trip and for the MOST expensive options it’s about $1197.50 per person for the trip.

– Mirna 

I am not a licensed travel agent of Ontario and make itineraries as a hobby. Any itineraries used by readers are of their own free will and choosing. Site owner is not responsible for any misadventures, mishaps, airline issues or accommodation issues that occur on trip itineraries that are posted or individually e-mailed to readers. Please research the Visa restrictions for your destination as well as the Covid entry requirements prior to booking.

A Recap of 2022

Now, THIS was a fun year.

Although in 2021 I managed to escape three times to Banff, Aruba and Jamaica – I promise you 2021 doesn’t have SHIT on what I got upto in 2022.

As 2021 was coming to an end I told myself I would make sure I escaped as often as I could in 2022, because WHO KNOWS if another lockdown was coming, or some new crazy illness, like, I don’t know, monkeypox?

I managed to visit ELEVEN countries this year, nine of them being first time visits for me.

Fucking awesome. I worked hard and I am the luckiest person ever for having this privilege.

Feeling really blessed at the outcome of my 2022 looking back at it.

Continue reading “A Recap of 2022”

Toronto to Nice: Quickie Baecation

SPECS

Who: Two people, One bed

Where: Toronto to Nice, France

When: Tuesday, June 6th – Sunday, June 11th, 2023

Budget Per Person: $1200.00

Notes: I was in Nice back in June, if you want some ideas on what to get upto, click here.


Flight: Toronto to Nice | June 6th – June 11th

$782.00 CAD: roundtrip (quick layover)


Stay: Hotel or AirBnB for Two | June 7th – June 11th

Option 1: $788.00 CAD ($394.00/per person); Large Double Room, Looks super cute, Good location, Breakfast included

Option 2: $760.00 CAD ($380.00/per person); Small Double Room with Balcony, Great location, Great reviews, Breakfast included

Option 3: $788.00 CAD ($394.00/per person); Double Room, Great reviews, Breakfast included, Looks good

Option 4: $681.00 CAD ($340.50/per person); Looks very cute, Great location, Great reviews

Option 5: $515.00 CAD ($257.50/per person); Very popular place, Perfect reviews, Good location, Looks cozy

Total: Overall, if you go for the LEAST expensive options I posted it’s about $1039.50 per person for the trip and for the MOST expensive options it’s about $1176.00 per person for the trip.

– Mirna 

I am not a licensed travel agent of Ontario and make itineraries as a hobby. Any itineraries used by readers are of their own free will and choosing. Site owner is not responsible for any misadventures, mishaps, airline issues or accommodation issues that occur on trip itineraries that are posted or individually e-mailed to readers. Please research the Visa restrictions for your destination as well as the Covid entry requirements prior to booking.

Toronto to Paris & Rome: Solo Trip

SPECS

Who: One Person, One Bed

Where: Toronto to Paris, France and Rome, Italy

When: Wednesday, November 23rd – Wednesday, November 30th, 2022

Budget: $1400.00


Flight: Toronto to Paris | November 23rd – November 30th

$485.00 CAD: roundtrip (quick layover)

Flight: Paris to Rome | November 24th – November 27th

$215.00 CAD: roundtrip (direct, leaves 2hrs after you arrive in CDG)


Stay: Hotel or AirBnB for One in Rome | November 24th – November 27th

Option 1: $300.00 CAD; Single Room, Looks cute, Good location, Wonderful reviews

Option 2: $265.00 CAD; Classic Single Room, Good reviews, Great location, Looks good

Option 3: $281.00 CAD; Double Room, Looks great, Good location, Wonderful reviews

Option 4: $300.00 CAD; Double or Twin Room, Close to Vatican, Looks cozy, Great reviews

Option 5: $264.00 CAD; Awesome location, Looks fun, Very popular place, Great reviews

Option 6: $267.00 CAD; Looks super cute, Great reviews, Quieter location, Popular place


Stay: Hotel or AirBnB for One in Paris | November 27th – November 30th

Option 1: $348.00 CAD; Double Room, Looks great, Close to transit, Good reviews

Option 2: $260.00 CAD; Studio Apartment, Good location, Looks nice, Cozy, Great reviews

Option 3: $381.00 CAD; Standard Room, Good reviews, Great location, Looks good

Option 4: $289.00 CAD; Quieter location, Very popular place, Close to transit, Looks cozy, Good reviews

Total: Overall, if you go for the LEAST expensive options I posted it’s about $1224.00 for the trip and for the MOST expensive options it’s about $1381.00 for the trip.

– Mirna 

I am not a licensed travel agent of Ontario and make itineraries as a hobby. Any itineraries used by readers are of their own free will and choosing. Site owner is not responsible for any misadventures, mishaps, airline issues or accommodation issues that occur on trip itineraries that are posted or individually e-mailed to readers. Please research the Visa restrictions for your destination as well as the Covid entry requirements prior to booking.