Travel Planning Specialist
David Chen
A logistics expert with 10 years of experience in Canadian travel, specializing in creating seamless itineraries for multi-generational families and large groups.
- Writing about travel
- 9+ years
- Covers
- Itinerary planning, Logistics management, Family travel, Budget travel
- Languages
- en
Stories by David Chen
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Budget Travel in Canada
Practical ways to keep the cost of a Canada trip down, from flights and long-distance transport to beds, food and park fees.
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Canada Visa and eTA Requirements for 2026
Who needs an eTA, who needs a visitor visa and who needs neither to visit Canada in 2026, with the official fees, the conditional eTA list and what to carry at the border.
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Canada Winter Packing List: What to Wear and Bring for the Cold
A practical packing list for a Canadian winter trip: how to layer, what to wear on your hands, feet and face, and the extras that matter for city breaks, ski trips and road trips.
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Hiking the West Coast Trail: Permits, Season and What to Expect
How to plan Vancouver Island's 75 km West Coast Trail: reservations, the May to September season, trailheads, ferries, ladders, tides and the real risks.
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Lunenburg, Nova Scotia: A Visitor's Guide to the UNESCO Old Town
What to see in Lunenburg's UNESCO-listed Old Town, from the painted waterfront and the Fisheries Museum to Bluenose II, plus how to fit in Mahone Bay and Blue Rocks.
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The Best Museums in Toronto: ROM, AGO and Beyond
Toronto's major museums by neighbourhood, with what each is best for and how to save on admission.
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Visiting Gwaii Haanas: Reservations, Orientation and Haida Watchmen Sites
How to plan a trip to Gwaii Haanas on Haida Gwaii: reservations and the mandatory orientation, getting to the islands, boat and kayak access, and visiting Haida Gwaii Watchmen sites such as SGang Gwaay.
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Toronto Holiday Markets and Winter Events: A Practical Guide
How to plan Toronto's holiday season around the Distillery Winter Village, the City Hall tree lighting and rink, St. Lawrence Market and getting around by TTC.