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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Salem in October: Residents Describe Their City as a Living Museum

Salem, Massachusetts – As October unfolds each year, the coastal city takes on a distinctive character that locals have come to know well. Residents often speak of the season as one in which their hometown functions like a living museum, with daily routines unfolding alongside heightened visitor interest. The Boston.com reporting captures this perspective directly,

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New Footage Questions 1967 Bigfoot Film

Northern California’s remote forests have long drawn curious travelers to the site of one of America’s most famous unexplained encounters. A newly surfaced piece of footage, presented in a recent documentary, now prompts renewed examination of the 1967 Patterson-Gimlin film recorded along Bluff Creek. The development arrives as visitors continue to explore the region’s wild

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Bringing Bottles Home: Shipping Wine Legally From Wine Country

After a memorable afternoon among the vines, many travelers leave a winery with a few carefully chosen bottles tucked under one arm. The desire to extend that experience by sending a selection to friends or family back home is natural, yet the path from tasting room to doorstep involves more than simply handing a package

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Heathrow Fast Track Arrivals: What Travelers Need to Know

London’s Heathrow Airport serves as a primary gateway for many travelers arriving from the United States and other international destinations. Fast Track Arrivals provides an optional service designed to streamline the entry process after landing. The program carries a cost of £25 during off-peak periods and starts at £35 during peak times. Some passengers may

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Austin's Golden Hour Arrives Earlier This Fall

Austin, Texas – As the calendar turns toward November, residents and visitors alike are preparing for the annual shift when clocks fall back one hour. This change, set for the early morning of November 1, 2026, marks the end of daylight saving time across most of the country. The adjustment brings an extra hour of

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Castello di Volpaia: Medieval Village Life and Winemaking in Chianti

Castello di Volpaia sits in the rolling hills of Chianti, where a compact medieval settlement continues to function as both a preserved village and an active winery. Travelers who arrive for a wine tasting often find themselves walking narrow lanes that have connected homes, cellars, and vineyards for generations. The experience blends the rhythms of

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Three Days in Hong Kong Around the Tennis Open: How to Plan a Rewarding City Escape

Hong Kong welcomes visitors with a striking mix of harbour views, efficient transit, and layered neighbourhoods that reward even a short stay. For travellers from the Philippines, the city offers straightforward entry and convenient connections that make a focused three-day trip feel both manageable and memorable. The timing aligns especially well with the Prudential Hong

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MapQuest Unveils Surveillance Layer for Flock Cameras

MapQuest has introduced a new tool designed to give drivers clearer visibility into their planned paths. The feature highlights the locations of Flock cameras along chosen routes, allowing travelers to factor that information into their decisions before setting out. This development arrives as more people turn to digital maps for both daily commutes and longer

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Vintage Halloween Treasures in Irving Park

Chicago’s Irving Park neighborhood offers a quiet invitation to slow down and explore this season. WGN’s Weekend Break segment recently highlighted one local spot where visitors can seek out genuine pieces for Halloween costumes and home accents. Reporter Shannon Halligan’s visit to the New Lincoln Antique Mall underscores how a neighborhood browse can turn up

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States That Sought to End Clock Changes

Lawmakers in more than a dozen states introduced bills this year aimed at ending the twice-annual clock adjustments, a development that carries quiet but real implications for anyone planning fall road trips or scenic drives. With daylight saving time set to conclude in the early hours of November 1, 2026, travelers are once again adjusting

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Hurricane Trudy Hits Mexico's Pacific Coast

Mexico’s Pacific coast experienced the effects of Hurricane Trudy on Sunday, October 18, as the storm delivered heavy rain and strong winds to the region. The US National Hurricane Center warned of potentially life-threatening flooding and mudslides in affected areas. Travelers planning visits or already in the region should stay informed through official channels to

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What the New Federal Rule Means for Your Next Delayed or Canceled Flight

Air travel in the United States is entering a period of refined reporting standards that will shape how airlines categorize certain disruptions. A new rule from the Department of Transportation, implementing provisions of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, takes effect on February 1, 2027, after an initial schedule for October 19, 2026, was adjusted.