Responsible / sustainable tourism
What is responsible tourism? Responsible tourism is about making places better to live in, and therefore also better to visit. It’s usually pretty easy, if you’re aware of the consequences […]
No tour, no problem
While there’s certainly a time and place for guided travel, I’m a big proponent of independent travel. It is easier to do what you want when you want to do […]
Becoming a celebrity: Hunan, China for Dreamscapes Magazine
August 2015 update: I’m off to China again in a few days, this time to Beijing and Sichuan and Shanxi provinces. Stories to come! On behalf of Dreamscapes Magazine and […]
How to see Peru
Peru is a beautiful country with so many interesting things to see and do. However, you need to do a little bit of planning to see this country with so many top […]
Foodist Finds: Can’t Miss Eats
I’m TravelEater, and — surprise! — I travel to eat. This page has links to my writing that is predominantly about food, as well as my restaurant reviews and recommendations […]
Travelling in Luang Prabang, Laos
Luang Prabang, Laos — even the name sounds melodic. If you’re going to Southeast Asia, Luang Prabang should be on your itinerary. Laos is one of my favourite countries, and […]
How to have the best African safari
Planning a safari? You’re so lucky! Of all my travels, safaris just might be my favourite. I’ve been on safari in Namibia, South Africa and, most recently, in Uganda. A […]
Turkey
Probably my favourite country in the world – a simply incredible place to travel. History, food, shopping, World Heritage sites, hospitality, hammams, and did I mention the food? 14 things […]
The best massage in the world
I don’t know about you, but I really appreciate a good massage. I’ve had my fair share of great ones and so-so ones. But really … it’s hard to complain […]
Globavore Interview: Rachel Leff from Ten Kitchens
Our next Globavore Interview is with Rachel Leff of TenKitchens.com. A writer and editor based near New York City, she’s also a librarian, a mother, and “a very enthusiastic eater”. She and […]
When a travel writer gets interviewed on the radio
I received an invitation a few weeks ago. I nervously said yes — I have a very difficult time turning down work and opportunities, which has its pros and its […]
Globavore Interview – Ruksana Hussain
We have 20 culinary travel questions in our Globavore Interviews and we’re already at our 21st writer answering them! Ruksana Hussain is a journalist, writer and editor based in […]
The essentials to pack for any trip
I’ve returned to the city I grew up in (Edmonton, Alberta) for a long weekend for a family event. It was so nice to catch up with people I haven’t […]
Globavore Interview: Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey
Our 20th Globavore Interview is with Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey. She’s a true globavore, having lived (and eaten) in seven countries around the world. Ulrike is the author of several books about […]
