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 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 […]
Cambodia travel advice you won’t find anywhere else
I’m a bit shy about tooting my own horn — I’m Canadian after all! But, if I do say so myself, I know quite a bit about travelling in Cambodia, […]
Nelson Mandela’s South Africa
With the world seemingly regressing with respect to human rights and democracy these days, it is uplifting to visit South Africa. This beautiful country had a dark history of Apartheid […]
Whitewater rafting UP river
I’ve been waiting a long time for this one to be published: The most unusual whitewater rafting in the world, for Fodor’s. It’s based on my first whitewater rafting […]
Panama’s Tocumen Airport: Need to Know
Updated March 2018. See comments for additional new info. Some airports make travelling if not a breeze, at least bearable. Other airports do a great job at dehumanizing you and […]
