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 […]
More magical than Disney
Intrigued by Disney’s new “Pandora — The World of Avatar” attractions? Why not explore the real thing that inspired the movie and theme park? In China, I discovered rock formations […]
7 easy tips for respectful travel in Southeast Asia
With its predominantly Buddhist and Muslim religions, Southeast Asia has a few cultural practices and etiquette rules different than those in western countries. For A World To Travel, here are […]
Trekking with Uganda’s mountain gorillas: The pearl of the Pearl of Africa
I was thrilled to have the opportunity earlier this year to go trekking with mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It was one of the most incredible experiences I’ve […]
Finding heart in America’s heartland
Up here in Canada, we hear some scary stuff coming out of the U.S. these days. But it isn’t all bad. I visited the American South for the first time […]
How to pack light
Since I travel so much, I’ve gotten pretty good at travelling light. So, Men’s Journal asked me for some of my favourite clothing and gear to help their readers pack light. […]
Off-the-beaten-path Iceland
Iceland is exceedingly popular right now, so much so that the tiny island nation is considering capping the number of tourists it allows to visit every year. The most popular […]
