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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$20K to Hike the Appalachian Trail in 2021 + Beer!

You’re probably asking yourself, “am I reading this correctly?” We don’t blame you, we thought so too. It sounds too good to be true – ‘get paid $20K to hike the Appalachian Trail!’ Prominently listed on their website, the Devils Backbone Brewing Company in Virginia is actively seeking a “Chief Hiking Officer (CHO).” They have […]

recreational vehicle travel
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Recreational Vehicle Travel is the New Trend During COVID-19

For the past several months, we have been cooped-up with a bad case of cabin fever. The mandated lockdown has many of us feeling desperate to get out and do something; anything. However, with a concern of the second wave of COVID-19, most individuals are more troubled by the notion of sitting next to someone […]

hotel hacks
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Hotel Hacks to Improve Your Stay

Here at Trip Jaunt, we are avid travellers, both for business and pleasure. Prior to the pandemic, I alone was clocking in approximately 100,000 miles annually. And, one of our favourite things to share with each other upon our return is a new travel hack we conceived or learned. We scoured the internet and selected […]

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This Design Takes Social Distancing on a Plane a Step Further

With countries moving into phase 2 and 3 or the COVID-19 re-opening of business, we are slowly seeing the return to full flights, and airlines are doing their best to reconcile revenue with safety. See our fellow travel writer Tim Leffel’s recent experience on American Airlines. It took a designer to tackle the issue of […]

we wore a mask
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Wearing a Mask to a Theme Park in the Hot Sun

June 5th was the first time the Universal Orlando Resort theme parks re-opened to the public since the COVID-19 lockdown and writer Tharin White went with a friend and shared her experience in Attractions Magazine. [1] Face coverings is recommended when you are outside your home going to the park, grocery store and so forth. And, […]

Stunning treehouse retreat
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Stunning Treehouse Retreat in Queensland, Australia

Do you recall the famous novel by Johann David Wyss called “The Swiss Family Robinson?” It was about a Swiss family of immigrants whose ship en route to Port Jackson, Australia, goes off course and is shipwrecked in the East Indies? Long story short, they end up building a treehouse as shelter and live most their lives there (well they move to a […]

Arizona Highways
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Arizona Highways Stunning Photography Competition

Founded in 1925, Arizona Highways has been dedicated to proudly presenting its readers with the best of what the state has to offer for over 80 years. This monthly publication is geared towards an audience with a deeply-rooted interest in Arizona’s rich history and diverse culture. Arizona Highways highlights unique outdoor experiences, expert travelogues, and […]

stairway to heaven in Colorado
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There is a Stairway to Heaven in Colorado!

There’s a lady who knows… Did you know that there is a stairway to heaven in Colorado? And apparently it’s only 2,700 to reach the top? Okay, so it’s not ‘the’ stairway to heaven but close enough. For those of you who aim to do 10,000 steps-a-day, this is a piece of cake! Manitou Incline in […]

beach will make you happy
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Visiting a Beach Will Make You Happier

Visiting a beach will make you happier, according to science. If you literally carve out time to be near a lake or ocean, it will improve your mood. This natural benefit is called ‘blue space.’ Blue Space Science The positive impact of ‘blue space’ on human health and your well-being is paramount. Head to the […]

magical forest
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An Hour East of Melbourne You’ll Find A Magical Forest

Just an hour’s drive east of Melbourne, in the Yarra Ranges, you’ll find a magical forest. You can venture through it by car through the scenic winding road, and hair-pin turns. The route lined with snowgum woodlands to the rainforest and everything in between will take your breath away. Take the scenic route Total distance: 27.9 kilometresDriving […]

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Amidst the Pandemic, this Resort Started a Relief Fund for its Staff

COVID-19 has affected the travel industry dramatically. Bay Gardens Resorts in St. Lucia, is no different, however they started a relief fund for its staff. They are offering resort credits on future stays to travellers who donate to a relief fund created to support its staff members during the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The family-owned […]

Spiral walkway in Denmark
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Spiral Walkway in Denmark Gives you a Birds-eye View

Spiral Walkway in Denmark is an immersive experience for all visitors. There is a majestic spiral walkway located in a preserved forest in Denmark called the Treetop Experience. It is built by Copenhagen-based architecture office Effekt Architecture. The cylinder shape was the starting point for the construction, maximizing the base and the top while minimizing […]