Helen Hatzis
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 […]
Though Venezuela takes the crown for the 3,212-foot Kerepakupai-Meru, formerly known as Angel Falls, Brazil still holds its part in offering nature’s beauty across its diverse regions. Brazil’s magnificent and serene waterfalls thrive in the country’s many national parks and the countryside of small towns. Here’s a list of some of the best waterfalls we […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]