Helen Hatzis Profile Overview

Helen Hatzis

Helen Hatzis

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.
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Top 4 Reasons Why I Love Traveling and You Should Too

Mankind’s exploration and migration have been the backbone of the globalized world we live in today. After eating ice cream out of the box and doing my daily 10 minutes of meme scrolling, traveling is definitely up there on my list of favorite things. Each and every one of us is composed of tales and experiences […]

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Paris: Shakespeare & Company, The Hidden Gem You Must Experience

Paris has always been a place of inspiration for artists around the world. Shakespeare & Company, an iconic bookstore with roots going back to the 1920s, was involved in creating some of the greatest work of the 20th century. With new releases as well as second-hand books from a past time, this bookstore will knock […]

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5 Street Food Spots to Visit While Exploring Old Istanbul

To fully appreciate and immerse oneself in a culture while traveling, all five senses must be satisfied. We travel to see, to feel, smell, hear, and finally, taste. Food is one of the main aspects to experiencing a place and their customs firsthand. Istanbul offers a wide selection of food, from high-end cuisine to traditional foods in […]

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Travel Porn to Inspire The Wanderer In You

The hashtag #TravelPorn on Instagram will yield some pretty spectacular results. No, not that type of porn! Get your mind out of the gutter. It is, however, very stimulating! People are grabbing life by the horns and getting out into the world, documenting their travels with photographs. Travel takes us out of our comfort zone […]

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Plane Farts And What We Can Do About Them

Plane Farts: The Odour Of The Airborne Let’s face it, farts are everywhere, especially in the public sphere. The more people, the more flatus, a cheekily named gas culprit of offended noses everywhere. In particular, airplanes seem to create the perfect storm for flatulence production and eruption. Cabin air, including everyone and their brother’s fart […]

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Uxbridge Ontario – Boxcars & Beer “The Cheese Train”

There is so much to see in Uxbridge, the trail capital of Canada. And if you visit for the “Boxcars and Beers – the Cheese Train,” you’ll surely gain a unique perspective on the wonderful city. You may never have heard of Uxbridge before, but this Ontario city deserves to be on your radar. I […]

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The 5 Most Unexpected Wedding Destinations In The World

Weddings are celebrated differently in most cultures and areas of our globe. From the garb to food, to the location, the choices made are often deeply entrenched in tradition or religion. But, what about when they’re not? For many years now, new couples have been carving their own paths and picking new and exciting places […]

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5 Bridges That Will Trigger Your Acrophobia – Fear of Heights

Bridges are structural pieces of art and mankind’s greatest inventions. Besides quicker travel time and a superb view, being suspended above the ground on a man-made structure will for sure trigger your fear of heights. But you can’t say you have acrophobia unless you’ve stood on any of these bridges! New River Gorge Bridge Built […]

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Exploring Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor By Junk Boat

Marketed primarily as an international urban destination, many remain unaware of Hong Kong’s myriad of spectacular outdoor activities available. In the city’s thick humidity and skyrocketing summer temperatures, how do the locals stay cool? Well, it is common practice to spend at least one day per summer season on a yacht. Or, as it is […]

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The Best ‘Hop On, Hop Off’ Tours Around the Globe

When visiting a new city, it usually takes some time to get your bearings and figure out where to go, or which attractions top your to-do list. If you don’t mind being a real tourist for a day or two, purchase a pass for a “Hop On, Hop Off” bus tour. These tours are very […]