Helen Hatzis
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spending a week or two in Tampa, Florida? Maybe you are just looking for a great sunny destination, and you just stumbled on what is the most delicious trip ever. Even if you happen to live there, you don’t want to miss Tampa’s amazing organic farmers’ markets. It’s in these markets where you’ll find your […]
Chicago is full of fantastic food, culture, and excitement, and it’s bound to keep you entertained and engaged. Depending on whether you only have 5 hours or an overnight stay, we’ve narrowed down the top activities you can do to keep within your time limit. For each of the activities below, we’ve recommended the approximate […]
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… Whether you’ve been a part of the Star Wars universe since day one, or only since BB8, there’s no doubt you’ve dreamt of living in the epic space world, fighting the darkness alongside Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Chewbacca. And now, with Disney’s reveal of a […]
Hong Kong is home to the largest outdoor, covered escalator system in the world. Beginning in the city’s Central region, it runs all the way up to the Mid-Levels district. It sprawls over 2,600 ft, climbing 443 ft vertically. Footbridges link eighteen separate escalators and three moving walkways. Servicing over 85,000 people daily, the system offers a […]
I spent five days in the Florida Keys earlier this year with fellow Canadian travel journalists and bloggers. While that’s not enough time to take in everything the keys has to offer, it’s enough that I gathered a good sense of what it’s all about. For many Canadians, Florida is a refuge during the winter […]