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.
Berlin is such a cool city. Along with the exciting places to eat, shop, drink and stay, the architecture is top notch too. Also, Berlin is full of surprises. You never know what you could discover in this quirky, alive and passionate place. For architecture lovers, there is more than enough to keep you entertained. So, […]
I was planning for the adventure of a lifetime, traveling to live in another country. My ticket was booked, my accommodations set, and all I had left to do was pack. The catch was everything I didn’t pack I would donate or give away except for a meager box I stored at a family member’s […]
Monet’s garden and home located in the commune of Giverny, France, is an adorable place of peace and tranquility. Claude Monet noticed Giverny while staring out of a train window and decided that this had to be his place of inspiration. He then went on to create some of the greatest works of art in […]
Tampa Bay offers some amazing ways to relax and unwind, and not just on the beach or at a resort. If you are looking to re-balance yourself with a healthy and holistic approach, there are five places you simply have to visit throughout the greater Tampa area. These are spas and holistic centers that truly […]
Every May, New York City shuts down its streets and invites thousands of riders on the route of a lifetime. This year, I will be one of them. Gearing Up for A Different Kind of Weekend Away Unlike a relaxing sun filled vacation filled with beaches and cocktails, I opted for a 40-mile bike ride […]
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 […]
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 […]
A comfortable flight is the first step to having a positive trip. On a 14-hour direct flight, I didn’t bother spending an extra $10 on a travel pillow and slept for the entire trip. For the next week, all my pictures were taken with a head tilt. To Facebook friends it was a new pose […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]