Found on many a bucket list, just next to visiting Iceland, the aurora borealis, a.k.a. Northern Lights are one of nature's true wonders that you really have to witness to believe! Are they even for...
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Top Countries You Haven’t Been (Yet!)
Ever felt like you're being fed the same destination over and over as if by some tourism algorithms? Trust us, the Taj Mahal and Santorini aren't the only golden nuggets out there. A challenge of...
Your 4 Must-Visit Inclusive Destinations
Nothing connects people from different parts of the world and disparate walks of life like travel does. With June upon us, let this be an inspiration to visit some of the world’s most iconic destinations,...
The Ultimate Seven-Day Itinerary in Egypt
The soft river breeze wafts through my hair as the sails of the dahabiya boats bend and twist with the wind. The call to prayer resonates around me although ancient temples are all I can...
Craving a Slice of Home Away From Home
"Is there anything you don't like to eat?" asked a chef from LA. We met at a beach club in Tulum two years ago. "Nope! I eat everything", I responded as we got together for...
Learning Who I Am Without Travel
When my kids ask me where I was when the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 hit the world, I’ll tell them I was on the shores of the Indian Ocean in Bagamoyo, Tanzania. En route to...
Finding the Fiery Roots of Nicaragua
On a walk along a one-time volcano crater in Laguna de Apoyo — a nature reserve located between Masaya and Granada in Nicaragua — I’m struck by the fleeting nature of human endeavours. This 200-century-old...
Earth Day 2020: Celebrating Mother Nature via Memory Lane
Although travel is off the table right now and it feels bittersweet to talk about pre-COVID-19 trips, I wanted to honour Earth Day by sharing some memories from my time in the Galapagos Islands (an...
Our Top Travel Articles of 2019
Last year, you just couldn't get enough of Europe! From looking for off-the-radar destinations to knowing what to wear, there was no end to Europe inspiring your adventures in 2019. Now that we're well into...
The Truth About Travel Writing at 4500m Above Sea Level
Recently, it feels like all my travel articles begin with an anecdote about using a washroom. My first note for this story? "Ugh, just peed outside for the first time at an elevation of 3700m."...