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.
Houston – A single, immersive video work at the Menil Collection draws viewers into a layered meditation on time, memory, and the American civil rights movement. The six-channel installation runs just over fifty minutes and leaves many visitors uncertain where archival footage ends and newly created scenes begin. This deliberate merging of sources creates an
TAP Air Portugal has introduced a distinct premium economy product on select long-haul flights that prioritizes personal space over traditional upgrades like extra legroom or recliner seats. The offering, called economy prime, places an empty seat beside each passenger in the first three rows of the economy cabin on Airbus A330 and A321LR aircraft. This
Frequent flyers on American Airlines now have a direct path to complimentary lounge access through the Citi / AAdvantage Executive card. The card’s primary feature grants the main cardholder unlimited entry to Admirals Club locations and select partner lounges when traveling on eligible flights. This arrangement carries particular weight for those who value a quiet
Gas prices across the United States are pushing Labor Day weekend travel expenses to unprecedented levels this year. The national average for a gallon of regular fuel stands near $4.13, marking the first time the figure has exceeded $4 on this holiday. ([1])This development arrives amid strong demand, with nearly 50 million people expected to
Washington, D.C. – Excavation work for a major new arch monument is expected to begin within the next two weeks. A National Park Service report released recently endorsed the effort while noting clear effects on sightlines that connect many of the capital’s most visited historic places. Travelers who come to experience the National Mall and
American Airlines has completed the first retrofit of its Boeing 777-300ER with the carrier’s newest business-class product. The change replaces the previous Flagship First cabin and increases the total number of lie-flat seats available on the airline’s largest aircraft. Travelers on select long-haul routes will soon encounter the updated configuration that emphasizes privacy and expanded
Many winter travelers who have not yet secured their Ikon Pass for the upcoming season may find meaningful savings through a current American Express promotion. The offer delivers a $200 statement credit after a qualifying purchase of at least $1,000 on the U.S. Ikon Pass website, provided the transaction occurs by October 31. ([1])This development
Alaska Airlines has updated its Atmos Rewards loyalty program to eliminate a common fee for families traveling with infants on international award flights. The change applies to long-haul redemptions issued on Alaska or Hawaiian stock, including many partner-operated services. Parents can now bring children under age two on their lap for only the required government
Mount Shasta, California – Three novice hikers from Roseville set out with an AI-generated itinerary for a summit attempt on Mount Shasta. They established camp near 8,400 feet on a Saturday and left with daypacks the next morning. By Monday the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office had located and assisted the group after they became stranded
Air Canada has outlined its Summer 2027 flight schedule with several additions that will give Canadian travelers more direct options to cities across Europe and Asia. The changes include new nonstop service to six destinations and adjustments to existing routes that increase frequency on key corridors. These updates reflect the airline’s ongoing effort to match
Travelers often arrive in Northern Italy expecting its celebrated landscapes and historic cities to dominate the experience. Yet the region’s most enduring impressions frequently arrive through the senses, particularly at the table. The connection between land, season, and daily ritual runs deep across Lombardy, Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, and Veneto, turning meals into quiet expressions of local
Newark Liberty International Airport – As the Labor Day travel period begins, passengers at one of the New York region’s busiest hubs are encountering a new option at security checkpoints in Terminal C. The Transportation Security Administration has introduced automated e-gates that allow certain travelers to move through the initial screening stage without handing over
