Helen Hatzis
In the March of 2011, an earthquake rocked Japan. The tsunami that followed lead to meltdowns in the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. A rapid evacuation took place and an exclusion zone surrounding the reactor was set up with strict regulations for anyone wishing to enter it. Since the disaster, international attention has zeroed in […]
If you could simplify your travel planning, and save time and money, would you? Of course! And the good news is that you can. Plenty of websites exist for the sole purpose of simplifying your trip as much as possible. From cheaper plane tickets to easy-to-book hotels and rental cars, these sites have you covered. […]
There is one thing for certain, no matter the duration of your vacation, you will need to start by packing! In this video, I show you the ins-and-outs of packing efficiently – and wrinkle free! Whether you love to plan things way ahead of time or usually leave things to the last minute, these helpful […]
HEAD TO THE BEACH Blue Flag is a highly respected and recognized international eco-label that works towards sustainable development of beaches and marinas. Blue Flags are awarded to beaches and marinas that meet strict criteria for water quality, environmental education, environmental management, and safety and services. Ontario alone is home to 14 Blue Flag beaches. […]
HAVE AN ADVENTURE Cycling Cycling is perhaps the best way to explore Vancouver, and its moderate climate makes it possible to pedal here year-round. There are around 300 kilometres (186 miles) of dedicated bike routes crisscrossing the region and cyclists can take their bikes for free on SeaBus and SkyTrain services as well as rack-fitted […]
HEAD TO THE BEACH Among Vancouver’s best summertime haunts, Kitsilano Beach is the most popular spot for catching the rays. It attracts families, locals, and visitors with its vast sandy expanse and large saltwater swimming pool. English Bay Beach, at the intersection of Denman and Davie Streets, is a busy stretch for sunbathers, volleyball players, […]
March Break is almost here and it’s a busy time of year for passengers traveling through Toronto Pearson. This year, Toronto Pearson expects to welcome 115,000 passengers on March 10 and nearly 120,000 passengers on March 11. This year’s expected passenger numbers represents 3-4 percent increase over March Break last year, a year in which Toronto Pearson welcomed […]
A campaign by International animal charity, World Animal Protection to end the cruel abuse of elephants in the tourist entertainment industry has secured the help of over 100 travel companies, it announced today (Friday 18th March). World Animal Protection has been engaging with tour operators around the world revealing the cruelty that goes on behind the scenes at […]
There is a less-known breed of creator out there, a type as dedicated to travel as they are to their work. They are the expat-preneurs, and their name derives from “expat” (a shortened form of expatriate) and “entrepreneur” the name give to today’s innovative new business minds. But what exactly are expat-preneurs? In essence, they […]
This summer, I had the opportunity to visit Pennsylvania. Now one would assume that a jaunt to the city of brotherly love was on my agenda. However, this trip would have me venture to a historically woodsy location nestled amidst 1,500 acres of pristine forest approximately six hours northwest of Philadelphia. A scenic 3.5-hour drive […]
In 2007, documentary filmmaker Doug Prey premiered his film Surfwise at the Toronto International Film Festival. It portrays the inspiring and tumultuous story of the aging surfer, his wife and their nine children who were born, raised and home-schooled in a small camper on beaches across California, Mexico, Hawaii, and Israel. They surfed daily and […]
In 1967, the song “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)” by John Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas (sung by Scott McKenzie) was an instant hit and became the official song of the city. Before that, crooner Tony Bennett recorded the song “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” (written […]