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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How Dating Your City Will Give You the Feeling of Travel at Home

Travel blues are hard to deal with, especially when you return to gloomy weather and negative temperatures. It’s kind of like a breakup, but you have to get out there and bounce back. Travelling has equipped me with the tools to be alone and enjoy my own company. So I like to practice this new found […]

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Renting Abroad from A Landlord’s Perspective

On a recent trip to Florida, I sat down with Real-Estate Agent and vacation home owner Ruth McNab. To get the inside scoop on renting vacation properties, we sat on her veranda basking in the afternoon sun. She filled me in what you need to know about buying or renting a vacation property.   Location, […]

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5 Places Around The Globe Where Music Will Inspire And Excite You

Music is the language of the soul. When we travel, we open doors to worlds of new sights and sounds. Around the globe, music is uniting travelers and locals alike. From the streets of downtown Memphis to the hot streets of Havana, Cuba, people are bringing happiness and creativity to each other. Ready to get […]

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7 Ways To Have Fun And Stay Ethical With The Whole Family

Travel is a spectacular way to bring the family together. It expands horizons, inspires the mind, and gives way to a new perspective on the world. Studies have shown that travel encourages emotional growth and maturity, fosters acceptance and appreciation of diversity, and can better your children’s grades in school. Instead of having them read […]

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Travel Blogging Instagram Couple Reveal How They Are Paid $9000 Per Post

Jack Morris, 26, is one of Instagram’s top travel influencers, thanks to the mesmerizing pictures he posts on social media. Along with his girlfriend Lauren, 24, they move from country to country to capture the utmost breathtaking moments in a single frame. And get paid almost $9000 each one. In 2012, Jack Morris quit his regular […]

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There’s More To Bournemouth: A Local’s Insight Into A Tourist City

Bournemouth has been a popular tourist destination in England for many years. Its repute is mainly due to its coastal location and warm summer sun. Every summer, thousands of families and travelers flock to the beach town to partake in the many waterfront activities that the Bournemouth Tourism Association can advocate for. It may not […]

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Macau, The World’s Premier Gambling City

Everyone has heard of Las Vegas, but how many of us are familiar with its distant, South-East Asian counterpart, Macau? Separated from Hong Kong by the Pearl River Delta to the east, stands an island with an immense gambling industry. The annual casino revenue here is seven times that of Las Vegas. The region was […]

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The Netherlands’ Inspiring Tale Of Becoming Stray Dog-Free!

The thought of a lonely, malnourished dog left out on the streets to brave the harsh elements and lead a life devoid of love is a hard one to bear. Still, every city in the world faces problems with homeless canines. Most, if not all regions have systems in place to curb the growth of […]

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9 Haunted Places You Can Actually Visit, if You Dare

Have you ever thought of visiting a former torture camp or walk within the walls of an abandoned hospital? If you’re looking for a daunting vacation route, these haunted places might be next on your bucket list. 1.The Island Of The Dolls, Mexico You will never look at dolls the same way again. Down the […]

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Things To Do With The Whole Family In Copenhagen

Copenhagen is definitely a trip worth the while. In the summer of 2016, at age 21, I traveled to Copenhagen to meet up with my family. We spent the week exploring Copenhagen as a mismatched unit, our ages ranging from quite young to much older. Surprisingly, it was not difficult to find activities that the […]

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Living Abroad – 9 Things You Should Know Before You Leave

In as little as a week and a half, I packed my belongings and headed on a plane to start a new chapter of my life living abroad in Brighton, England. As a self-proclaimed wanderlust, the idea of uprooting my life and moving half-way across the world felt like an opportunity full of adventure and pleasure. […]

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10 Reasons Why You Need To Take A North American Road Trip

Flying can be an efficient way to get to your favorite travel destinations. But it also means you miss out on everything in between, like stopping for a better view. From making the journey part of the adventure to exploring the various landscapes, here are top ten reasons to plan a North American road trip. You’ll […]