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.
Cairo continues to serve as a gateway to one of humanity’s most enduring cultural legacies. Recent developments at the Giza Plateau and the nearby Grand Egyptian Museum have reshaped how visitors engage with these sites. The changes emphasize smoother access and deeper appreciation for ancient Egyptian heritage. Practical Shifts at the Giza Plateau Management updates
With the national average for regular gasoline holding above four dollars a gallon, even modest reductions at the pump can ease the cost of longer drives. Amazon Prime members now have a timely opportunity to stretch their fuel budgets further. Beginning today and running through January 29, 2027, the company is doubling its standard gas
Giza – The Pyramids stand as they have for thousands of years, their massive forms rising from the plateau with a quiet permanence that still draws travelers from every corner of the world. A first-time visitor arriving in 2026 steps into the Giza archaeological zone carrying both anticipation and the weight of long-standing stories about
Hidden along Egypt’s South Sinai coast, Dahab offers travelers a compact coastal setting shaped by the Red Sea and surrounding mountains. The town maintains a modest scale that invites a slower rhythm of exploration compared with many packaged itineraries elsewhere in the country. Its character emerges from everyday interactions with the sea, the desert backdrop,
Giza, Egypt – The plateau that holds the last surviving wonder of the ancient world now pairs with a purpose-built museum that finally matches the scale of Egypt’s heritage. Travelers arriving in 2026 encounter a transformed setting where the pyramids stand in clear view and the complete story of their builders unfolds just steps away.
Blade is bringing back a scheduled semi-private jet option for travelers moving between the New York area and South Florida, with service set to begin in mid-November. The new BladeOne flights will operate from Westchester County Airport to Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport and to the airport now known as President Donald J. Trump International Airport
San Francisco – A stretch of unusually warm autumn weather is settling over the Bay Area this weekend, with inland temperatures expected to climb well beyond typical October levels. Friday will bring the mildest conditions of the period, with highs in the low 90s inland, while Saturday is forecast to be the warmest day, reaching
A growing number of travelers from the United States are making the journey to specialized clinics in Mexico in search of structured wellness experiences centered on ibogaine, a compound derived from plants native to Africa. These programs, which can cost between $12,500 and $20,000, attract professionals and others looking for periods of focused reflection and
A passenger with medical training stepped forward to care for an injured pilot during a FlyDubai flight, underscoring the quiet ways travelers look out for one another at altitude. Dr. Shota Musaev later shared details of the incident in an interview with ABC News, describing how he applied his skills to stabilize the situation until
Standing beside a tripod on winter nights in Iceland and Scotland demands patience that stretches for hours. A professional photographer who has done exactly that since around 2000 credits one piece of equipment with turning those long waits into safer, more focused experiences. The same headlamps have also supported high-altitude travel, including a 2014 climb
UAE prosecutors have opened an investigation into a FlyDubai flight that was diverted to Saudi Arabia after an altercation occurred in the cockpit. The announcement signals that authorities in the United Arab Emirates will take the lead in examining the circumstances surrounding the diversion. For travelers who rely on international carriers for seamless connections across
As October opens across the country, communities prepare seasonal gatherings that draw strength from regional histories, folklore, and shared traditions. These events offer travelers a chance to experience place-based stories rather than familiar tropes. Details from recent coverage highlight several distinctive celebrations worth exploring this month. ([1]) Key West’s Community-Driven Costume Celebration Fantasy Fest began