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.
New York City – In the quiet hours before dawn, when most of the city rests, a steady stream of film enthusiasts arrives at one particular theater on the Upper West Side. They come prepared with adjusted sleep schedules and a clear sense of purpose, drawn by the chance to see a major release on
Travelers heading to Kenya for stays shorter than a year will soon need to meet specific health insurance thresholds before arrival. The updated rules stem from the Social Health Insurance Act of 2023 and aim to ensure visitors carry adequate protection during medical emergencies. Implementation details continue to take shape, with enforcement expected to tie
London – American college football is crossing the Atlantic once more. After successful games in Dublin, the sport is set to debut in the British capital with Arizona State facing Kansas at Wembley Stadium on September 19. The move opens new possibilities for fans who combine game days with European travel. ([1]) Dublin Sets the
Antarctica remains one of the few places on Earth where travelers can experience complete separation from digital networks, vast ice landscapes, and a quality of silence rarely found elsewhere. For those seeking wellness through genuine disconnection rather than scheduled treatments, the continent offers conditions that traditional resorts struggle to replicate. The combination of limited connectivity,
The Rosario Islands form a compact archipelago just off Colombia’s Caribbean coast, where clear waters shelter extensive coral formations and secluded coves. Travelers typically reach the area by boat, stepping into shallow bays that open onto vibrant underwater gardens. One such landing point is La Playita on Isla Grande, a sheltered snorkeling spot framed by
United Airlines has unveiled its most ambitious international route plan to date, with 13 new routes and 10 previously unserved destinations set to launch in summer 2027. The Chicago-based carrier described the announcement as the largest single expansion in its history, building on recent additions that have steadily broadened access to less familiar corners of
New York City’s Flushing Meadows has long drawn visitors from around the world for the U.S. Open, where the scale of the event depends on countless unseen contributions. One of the most essential yet least noticed roles belongs to the ball persons who keep every match moving without interruption. Their work turns a complex tournament
Lexington, Massachusetts, holds plenty of well-known Revolutionary War history, yet a quiet roadside detail has begun drawing attention from travelers who notice the unexpected. A standard traffic sign marked simply “Robots” sits in town, its reverse side carrying a small sticker that reads “Lexford Department of Robotic Affairs.” The combination invites passersby to pause and
Los Angeles stands as one of the world’s most visited cities, drawing travelers for its blend of coastal beauty, cultural landmarks, and year-round energy. This week, however, the region faces a period of very dangerous heat that has prompted local agencies to act early. The Los Angeles County Fire Department announced on Monday that it
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two systems in the Atlantic that could show signs of development over the coming days. This update arrives during the heart of peak hurricane season, when conditions across the basin often favor tropical activity. Travelers with plans along the Southeast coast, the Gulf region, or in the Caribbean have
St. Louis has long offered residents and visitors a rare kind of continuity in an era when housing costs elsewhere have climbed sharply. Research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia shows that inflation-adjusted home prices in the city rose just 6 percent between 1890 and 2024, the smallest increase recorded among major U.S. cities
JetBlue has opened its second BlueHouse lounge at Boston Logan International Airport, a space designed to reflect the character of the city it serves. The 12,000-square-foot facility, located directly across from Gate C25 in Terminal C, will welcome eligible travelers starting at 5 a.m. on Thursday, August 27. This addition arrives as the airline strengthens