Discovering Destinations

09/10/2026

Hello discoverers! 🇧🇷✨

We just published a new blog with things to know before visiting São Paulo, Brazil — this one is especially personal since I (Eli) grew up in the São Paulo region.

We’re sharing the kind of tips we’d give a friend before their first visit, including neighborhoods, transportation, safety, food culture, payments, Portuguese, weather, and more, plus some of our São Paulo vlogs along the way.

👉 Read the full guide here:
https://discoveringdestinations.com/things-to-know-before-visiting-sao-paulo/

Hope it helps make your São Paulo trip a little easier and more fun! 💙

09/04/2026

We’re so excited to share some special news! 🎉

Discovering Destinations has been named Best Travel Centric Destination Blog 2026 – Canada in the LUXlife Hospitality Awards 2026. 🏆✨

We’re incredibly grateful for this recognition and for everyone who follows our journeys, reads our travel stories, watches our videos and supports what we do. It truly means a lot to us. ❤️

A big thank you to LUXMagazine for this honour!
Read more -> https://lux-life.digital/winners/discovering-destinations-2/

Here’s to many more destinations, stories and adventures ahead. 🌍✈️

09/02/2026

We had such a fun time exploring Montreal with Sonia in her beautiful vintage Ford! 🚙✨ It’s such a different way to discover the city, especially if you love history, local stories and unique experiences.

We shared the full tour in our latest Montreal vlog — come along for the ride! 🇨🇦
🎥 https://youtu.be/l08flbMUFzI

And if you’d like to experience Sonia’s Montreal Retro Tour yourself, we’ve added the booking link in the video description.

09/01/2026

Hello friends! 🤗

We’re excited to share a new Morocco story with you. 🇲🇦

We left Marrakech expecting a beautiful drive through the Atlas Mountains… and ended up walking through movie locations connected to Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

From Atlas Studios to the incredible Aït Ben Haddou, the day was full of beautiful scenery, local experiences, and a few surprises we didn’t expect.

We just shared the full story on our blog, along with photos, tips, tour ideas, and our vlog.

👉 Read it here:
https://discoveringdestinations.com/atlas-studios-morocco-ait-ben-haddou/

If Morocco is on your travel list, this is definitely one day trip worth checking out.

08/17/2026

People sometimes ask us how we find good hotel deals when we travel — and they’re often surprised when we say that both of us, Serge and Eli, have been using Hotels.com Rewards for years. 🏨✨

Over time, those regular hotel bookings have turned into reward nights that we’ve actually used on stays in different destinations around the world. It’s one of those travel benefits that quietly adds up in the background when you’re already booking hotels anyway.

So we decided to put together a full review sharing how Hotels.com Rewards works, how we earn and redeem reward nights, our real account examples, Silver vs. Gold status, and a few important things to know before you book.

👉 Read our new Hotels.com Rewards Review:
https://discoveringdestinations.com/hotels-com-rewards-review/

Have you ever earned a free or reward hotel night through a loyalty program?

07/27/2026

Rabat surprised us more than we expected! 🇲🇦

Morocco’s capital felt calmer than Marrakech and Fez, while still offering beautiful history, modern architecture, colourful streets, coastal views, and plenty of local character.

Our new blog shares what we visited, how we arrived from Fez, where we stayed, practical tips, and what we would save for next time.

👉 Read our honest Rabat guide and watch the embedded vlog:
https://discoveringdestinations.com/rabat-morocco-travel-guide/

Would you add Rabat to your Morocco itinerary?

07/06/2026

Montreal in the summer has no shortage of "touristy" spots — and yeah, some of what's on this list is exactly that. But after doing a bunch of these ourselves, we can say most of them are touristy for a reason. From a vintage convertible tour through Old Montreal to jet boating the Lachine Rapids, here are 8 ways to actually experience the city this summer. Full guide + booking links on the blog: https://discoveringdestinations.com/unique-ways-to-explore-montreal/

06/23/2026

Looking for a fun and colourful area to explore in Montreal? 🌈
The Village is a great spot to walk around, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, discover local cafés, restaurants, murals, and experience one of Montreal’s most unique neighbourhoods.

Watch our quick Shorts for a little inspiration 👇🏻

https://youtube.com/shorts/yZm8CblU0_M?si=1rVk38OUL1FPFvQW

Add it to your Montreal itinerary! 🇨🇦✨

Discover Montreal's Village with us! 🎉 Explore one of North America...

06/22/2026

🇬🇷 New Greece blog is live!

Athens is amazing on its own, but after our 25-day road trip through Greece, we realized how many incredible places can also be visited from Athens — with or without a car.

In this new guide, we’re sharing the day trips from Athens we actually did, plus a few we’re saving for next time.

Inside the blog, you’ll find ideas for:

✅ Delphi & Arachova
✅ Meteora
✅ Ancient Corinth
✅ Nafplio & Epidaurus
✅ Tolo Beach
✅ Aegina & Saronic Islands
✅ Cape Sounion
✅ No-car options from Athens
✅ Guided tours, ferry ideas, and embedded vlogs from our trip

Whether you’re planning a short Athens stay or building a longer Greece itinerary, we hope this guide helps you discover more beyond the city.

👉 Read the full blog here:
https://discoveringdestinations.com/day-trips-from-athens/

Have you done any day trips from Athens before? Which one would you choose first? 😊

— Eli & Serge
Discovering Destinations

06/15/2026

Summer has just started, and one of our favourite ways to explore Montreal is simply by walking its colourful streets.

We've just published a brand-new guide featuring our favourite murals, hidden street art discoveries, local cafés, restaurants, photography tips, and a self-guided route through some of Montreal's most creative neighbourhoods.

After almost 20 years living in Montreal, we've watched the city transform into an incredible open-air gallery, and we're excited to share some of our favourite spots with you.

🎨 Read the guide:
https://discoveringdestinations.com/montreals-murals-street-art-discoveries/

Have you explored Montreal's murals before? We'd love to hear about your favourite one!