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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The Top 7 Things To Experience In Cincinnati

Cincinnati is an exciting place full of great food, cold beer, unique history, and terrific adventure. I spent a weekend in Cincinnati and discovered the top things you must experience while visiting. Staying at the luxurious 21C Museum Hotel is a wonderful experience. The hotel owners have an outstanding art collection that they send revolving […]

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EAT! Don’t Let Diet Restrictions Stop You from Travelling

Months ago, after dozens of pizza orders and an upset stomach, I discovered me and dairy just weren’t getting along. As an avid ice-cream lover and daily coffee drinker, downsizing on dairy was a challenge I was not ready to face. Slowly, I worked my way through soy milk, coconut milk, and black coffee before […]

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Chicago: The Top 4 Reasons You Must Visit The Windy City

I knew little about Chicago. I was unaware of the greatness and uniqueness that lies within the city, and it hit me like a brick. Chicago was refreshing because it was a place so passionate about its surroundings and so proud of what it had to offer. People of Chicago want you here – they […]

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Why the Bahamas is the Ultimate Caribbean Getaway

Thousands of people each year escape to the paradise that is the Caribbean. With several islands that make up this sunny getaway, it can be difficult to choose where to go. There are so many websites giving you different information plus reviews from him and her that range from amazing to horrible experiences. You want […]

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A Delicious Food Guide on Bahamian Cuisine

To escape the north winter, we headed down south to the sunny Bahamas. Though we went for the Caribbean weather, the Bahamian cuisine was what led us to stay, thanks to Bite of Nassau’s TRU Bahamian Food Tours. Think of Bahamian cuisine as the love child of hardy Southern American meeting the spicy Caribbean-style. The […]

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Bordeaux Wine in France is the Vehicle to this Amazing Region

If you haven’t traveled to South Western France, add Bordeaux to the top of your list of great European cities to visit. As a port city located on the Garonne River, Bordeaux is among the most vibrant, energetic, and dynamic cities in France. Read on to learn why an amazing bottle of wine is just […]

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8 Places Where You Can Have The City And The Beach All At Once

A city by the ocean is the best of both worlds, offering all the culture and excitement of a metropolitan, with beach and waterfront activities right on your doorstep. There’s no reason you can’t have the beach and live in a city, too. If you’re looking for the comforts of city life but love the […]

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7 Places From Movies You Can Actually Visit

Wouldn’t it be great if we could just jump through the screen and visit a scene from your favorite movie? It’s not as hard as you think. The settings for these seven movies are completely real, and fully open to visitors. You don’t even need a plane ticket to visit some of them. Don’t miss these seven […]

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3 Great Ways To Get A Taste Of Puerto Vallarta

There are a ton of reasons to vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Sunny days, beautiful beaches, lots of attractions, friendly people and a mix of colonial and modern architecture that will knock you back. But one of the best things about this little paradise is the food! You can get a taste of the fabulous […]

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7 Places Where Animals Have Completely Taken Over

Animals around the world are packing up and heading for the city. At least that’s how it looks in these seven places, now famous for their animal infestations. With rabbit covered islands and cattle roaming the streets, animals in these cities have become as well known as local landmarks. Your favorite animal may have already claimed […]