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 […]
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 […]
Just like home but not: Vancouver
I can’t get enough of my new hometown, Vancouver, and I want others to enjoy it too. So, I wrote this article for a brand new magazine, Second Chance Travels: Just […]
How to eat around the world
You know I love to eat. And I also love to respect the cultures I’m visiting. So, here are all the tips I’ve picked up during my travels about […]
Saving the bears one hunter at a time
I’m thrilled that the UK newspaper The Independent has published my story on an ingenious way to help protect the environment in Canada. One of my favourite hotels, Nimmo Bay Wilderness […]
