Helen Hatzis, is the Chief Exploration Office and Co-Founder of Trip Jaunt.
Helen is a recipient of the Governor-General Award, has been honoured as one of Canada's Nicest People! A true xenophile at heart, she finds joy in traveling and delights in sharing her experiences through Trip Jaunt (formerly Weekend Jaunt), an online travel community and hub she established in 2010. Her aspiration is to inspire others to explore the world as she does!
Helen is an esteemed advisory member of the North American Travel Journalists Association.
The Amalfi Coast has drawn visitors for generations with its terraced hillsides, winding coastal roads, and clusters of pastel villages perched above the sea. For those who return repeatedly, the real difference between a fleeting impression and a lasting connection often comes down to how long they stay and where they settle. Decades of repeated
Pamplona, Spain – A century after its publication, Ernest Hemingway’s “The Sun Also Rises” continues to shape travel choices for readers who seek out the San Fermin festival in person. The 1926 novel captured the energy of the nine-day celebration and introduced its rituals to audiences far beyond Spain. Many Americans still arrive each July
Chicago – A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta encountered a firework while descending toward Chicago Midway International Airport on the evening of July 4. The pilot radioed air traffic control to report the contact, describing a sudden “big bang” on the aircraft. The plane carried 52 passengers and six crew members and landed without
Booking a cruise has always involved a certain amount of trust. You hand over a meaningful sum of money, sometimes many months in advance, and you trust that the terms you agreed to will still protect you when life gets complicated. That trust is now being tested in new ways. Across the industry, major cruise
The digital nomad lifestyle has long been associated with freelancing, yet a noticeable shift is underway. More professionals are now securing full-time roles with international companies while maintaining the freedom to live and work across borders. This evolution reflects broader changes in remote work policies and hiring practices that prioritize skills over physical location. The
Denver International Airport is preparing to transform sections of its long-unused underground infrastructure into pedestrian pathways that will connect the main terminal with its concourses. The project draws on tunnels originally constructed for an automated baggage system that never fully operated. Officials see the change as a practical way to ease movement for the millions
There’s a town in Germany’s Moselle Valley where a thousand-year-old imperial castle rises from a vineyard-covered hill above slate-roofed houses, cobblestone lanes, and the slow curve of a river. Most travellers rush past it on the way to Cologne or Luxembourg. Those who stop tend to stay far longer than they planned. Cochem, a town
Chicago – On the evening of July 4, Delta Flight 1076 approached Midway Airport under clear skies when a firework struck the aircraft. The plane continued its descent without issue and touched down normally at its destination. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew, and the flight concluded its journey as planned. What Happened
There’s a moment during every flight, somewhere between the cabin door closing and the wheels leaving the ground, when the crew shifts from hospitality mode into something far more serious. Takeoff is not small talk time. It’s the phase of flight that demands the most focus from every trained professional on board, and yet it’s
International fans arriving in the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are discovering that everyday American meals carry a distinctive scale. What many locals take for granted as standard restaurant fare often prompts surprised reactions from travelers accustomed to more modest servings. These moments of cultural discovery highlight how food traditions reflect broader
Mount Vernon sits on a gentle rise above the Potomac River, its white columns and red roofs visible from the water on clear days. The estate draws more visitors than any other historic house museum in the United States, a distinction it has held for years. In 2026, as the country observes the 250th anniversary
Most people driving Highway 101 through Oregon’s central coast slow down, glance at the ocean, and keep going. Yachats is exactly where they should stop. Known as the “Gem of the Oregon Coast,” Yachats (pronounced YAH-hots) truly stands out as one of the most picturesque coastal towns to visit in Oregon. It earns that title