BRB Travel Blog

How do you pack all of the must-see places, museums or activities into a layover in Rome?

Here are a few ideas on how to spend your only day in Rome, logistics plus all the tips you need to know to manage your time

Europe, ItalyMelanie SchafferApril 19, 2019Long layover, Layover, Rome, 1 or 2 day trips Comments

Best things to do in Montevideo

Here are the top Things to do in Montevideo with recommendations of where to eat and drink. Plus, you will get a carnival experience guide, so keep reading! This city guide is great for a 1 day or 2 days trip in Montevideo.

Americas, UruguayMelanie SchafferMarch 23, 2019Montevideo, City, 1 or 2 day trips Comments

Best Places in Montreal - According to locals

CanadaMelanie SchafferMarch 16, 2019Collaboration, Montreal, #BRBinMontreal Comment

Best things to do in Ushuaia

This guide gives you the best things to do in Ushuaia, from the best hikes to where to eat. The article also offers great tips to discover this beautiful region in 3 days.

Americas, ArgentinaMelanie SchafferMarch 16, 2019Ushuaia, City, Parks Comments

Walk among penguins in Ushuaia

Seeing Penguins up close in the and walking near been a long-time dream of you? Here is how to walk among penguins in Ushuaia!

Americas, ArgentinaMelanie SchafferMarch 10, 2019Ushuaia, Tour, Tour review, 1 or 2 day trips, Day trip Comments

What it is like to stay at the Patagonia Villa Lodge

Imagine yourself sleeping in a cozy wooden cabin at the edge of a small Patagonian forest at the end of the world, in Ushuaia, Argentina. This is an idyllic place to stay for your visit at the tip of the American continent.

Americas, ArgentinaMelanie SchafferMarch 6, 2019Ushuaia, Hotel Review Comment

Why you should stay in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

Filled with artists, street art, hip cafés and boutique hotels, San Telmo is a must-do in the city. This vibrant and eclectic barrio will be your perfect place to stay for your visit to Buenos Aires.

Americas, ArgentinaMelanie SchafferMarch 3, 2019City, Hotel Review, Hotel, Buenos AiresComment

The only Johannesburg itinerary you need to read

Johannesburg is a hip city that is undergoing a phenomenal urban renaissance. Wrongfully overlooked by many on their way to Cape Town or to the many safari like in the Kruger National Park, Johannesburg is a destination on its own!

How does travel help you with your job?

As part of my Plan from the Office series, I’ve asked other travel bloggers who are working full-time to see how travel helped them in their jobs. So, do you still need more reasons to travel while having a full-time job?

11 must-eat food in Montreal [from a local]

Montreal is a foodie capital; it has many great choices from small local eateries to international chef celebrities. However, there are dishes that define the city’s identity, here are the most famous food in Montreal. These iconic dishes are a must add to your itinerary!

Americas, CanadaMelanie SchafferJanuary 27, 2019Montreal, #BRBinMontreal, Foodie Comments

A trip of a lifetime : Honeymoon in Japan

Tips and itineraries on how to perfectly plan you honeymoon in Japan. BRB takes you through Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe & Hiroshima and how to make this trip, one of the more romantic ones you will ever do.

Asia, JapanMelanie SchafferJanuary 19, 2019itinerary, honeymoon, Tokyo, Nara, Kobe, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, 3 weeks vacation, 2-week itinerary Comments

The only 7-day Tokyo itinerary you need!

The Japanese capital is one of the world's biggest and busiest cities in the world. The city perfectly blends history with modernism. From grand temples, Zen gardens to the busy Shibuya crossing to futuristic skyscrapers, Tokyo has it all. Here you will find a 7-day Tokyo itinerary to rock your stay in the city!

Japan, AsiaMelanie SchafferJanuary 12, 2019itinerary, 1-week itinerary, Tokyo, Day trip, 2-week itinerary Comments

5 simple tips to create a savings action plan for your next vacation [from a banker]

5 tips on how to save more money for you to travel and limit the use of your credit card.

Plan from the officeMelanie SchafferJanuary 1, 2019finance, Tips Comments

A guide to the best Montreal breweries (by a local)

Montreal offers a world-class beer scene with more than 20 craft breweries. These microbreweries have an eclectic selection of beers, the brewers are knowledgeable, creative but above all, passionate about beer. Get ready to sip and hop around with this hand-picked guide of craft beer in Montreal.

Canada, AmericasMelanie SchafferDecember 16, 2018Montreal, #BRBinMontreal, Foodie, brewery, Beer Comments

Saint-Henri, a Montreal neighbourhood guide

Saint-Henri neighbourhood is probably one of the best hidden-gems in Montreal. While most visitors often stick to the beaten path of the Old Montreal the Plateau and Downtown, Saint-Henri is a neighbourhood where people live the city rather than visiting it. Here is your guide to discover this neighbourhood like a local.

14 tips to stay safe in a private tour

Cool StuffsMelanie SchafferNovember 25, 2018travel tips, Tips, Safety Comments

Things to do in Montreal in November

This guide will tell you all the things to do in Montreal in November, from how to get around to what to wear.

Americas, CanadaMelanie SchafferNovember 6, 2018Montreal, #BRBinMontreal, Foodie, festival Comments

How to plan your trip to the German Christmas Markets

I’m helping you plan your next Christmas adventure, I will give all the travel tips, details of what to do, what food not to miss and how to dress for the winter.

Are you ready to plan the most magical vacation ever?

Europe, GermanyMelanie SchafferOctober 28, 2018Christmas Markets, Foodie Comments

Best Prince Edward County Wineries (+ Top things to do!)

The island lake of Prince Edward County is home to more than 30 wineries and a dozen craft breweries. Below you will find which ones are the best wineries in Prince Edward County. This is a complete guide of things to do in Prince Edward County so this can be the perfect weekend getaway for you!

How to plan the perfect road trip in Slovenia

Read on how to plan the perfect Road trip in Slovenia and how to make this a 10-day itinerary in Slovenia. Together, we will discover foodie, cultural and nature stops!

Europe, SloveniaMelanie SchafferSeptember 23, 2018Road trip, Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Brda region, Piran, itinerary, 2-week itinerary Comments

14 Things to do at work before going on vacation [+ Printable checklist]

Before packing and getting ready to go and enjoy your days off, you need to do a few things in the office before leaving. Grab your pen and a calendar; you will need to add some dates. Here are the 12 things to do at work before leaving on vacation!

Plan from the officeMelanie SchafferSeptember 16, 2018travel and work full time, TipsComment

Flamingo watching in the Po Delta Park

The Po Delta Regional Park, (Parco Regionale del Delta del Po) is the perfect place to admire Italian nature at its best.

Italy, EuropeMelanie SchafferSeptember 2, 20181 or 2 day trips, Po delta national park, Parks Comments

A ride through the English Tea route in Quebec

Are you a tea lover? If so, I have the perfect weekend getaway for you! Just a few hours away from Montreal, you will find the English tea route in the Eastern Township region.

Canada, AmericasMelanie SchafferSeptember 1, 20181 or 2 day trips, Eastern Townships, Weekend getaway, Road trip, QuebecComment

Things to do in Lake Bled

Here are all the best things to do in Lake Bled.

Europe, SloveniaMelanie SchafferAugust 30, 2018Lake Bled, Parks, Day trip, Hiking, 1 or 2 day tripsComment