How to see Angkor
I’ve spent a fair amount of time in Siem Reap and Cambodia’s UNESCO World Heritage Angkor Archeological Park. It’s a fascinating place and I’ve learned a lot about how to […]
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 […]
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 (pronunciation guide: it’s loo-ong pra-bong). If you’re going to Southeast Asia, Luang Prabang should be on your itinerary. Laos is one […]
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? For […]
Outstanding Orlando
Ok, I know I often write about “exotic” locales that are on your dream list (like Galapagos in Ecuador, Machu Picchu in Peru, Thailand, or South Africa) and places that perhaps […]
Cheetahs
One of the best photographs I’ve ever taken was of a cheetah. I was in Namibia, sitting in the sand a couple metres away from a coalition of three cheetah […]
Tofino and sharing crabs with bears
I had an amazing experience earlier this year in Tofino, in the wilds of Vancouver Island. I’m thrilled that Lonely Planet published the story. First, we soothed our souls watching […]
Packing tips
Wow, I’ve been so busy I’ve not been updating this website beyond adding clips to my Publications page. I will improve my efforts! In the meantime, here are a couple […]
How and where to swim with whale sharks (responsibly, of course)
I’ve had some pretty amazing experiences in my life, including some incredible sightings and even interactions with wildlife. One of my very favourites was snorkelling with whale sharks in La […]
Ethical Elephants
Seeing an elephant in the wild is an amazing experience (see my safari page for more). I’ve been lucky to see wild elephants in South Africa, Namibia (including desert elephants!), […]
