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.
submerged Italian village
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Italian Village Submerged for 25-years May Reappear

Lorenza Giorgi, the daughter of Vagli di Sotto’s former mayor, shared an interesting Facebook post. The submerged Italian village may make an appearance! The 12th-century town in the province of Lucca called Fabbriche di Careggine made an appearance was in 1994. Previous to that was in 1958, 1974 and 1983. Her post is a plea […]

Texas Chainsaw Massacre
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Stay the Night at The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Gas Station

Do you like horror films? Did you watch the 1974 classic horror film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre? Personally I stray from things I cannot unsee. For you horror flick genre lovers, here is a refresher! Are you brave enough? After you view the official trailer below, do you think you’ll be brave enough to […]

Fireflies in the Smoky Mountains
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Fireflies in the Smoky Mountains Go Viral

Every year, people gather to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. They come to witness firsthand, the famous synchronous fireflies. This year, Discover Life in America (DLiA) in partnership with Radim Schreiber of Firefly Experience hosted a virtual event for all to enjoy. For approximately the […]

Trail in Tennessee
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Stunning Trail in Tennessee Will Take You To Paradise!

Social and physical distancing protocol is still in effect. However, we all need to get outside, clear our minds and get in some exercise. Your best bet is to head out and enjoy an open area. It’s the safest option. For those of you in the Jameston, Tennessee area or road-trippers passing through, add this […]

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$20K to Hike the Appalachian Trail in 2021 + Beer!

You’re probably asking yourself, “am I reading this correctly?” We don’t blame you, we thought so too. It sounds too good to be true – ‘get paid $20K to hike the Appalachian Trail!’ Prominently listed on their website, the Devils Backbone Brewing Company in Virginia is actively seeking a “Chief Hiking Officer (CHO).” They have […]

recreational vehicle travel
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Recreational Vehicle Travel is the New Trend During COVID-19

For the past several months, we have been cooped-up with a bad case of cabin fever. The mandated lockdown has many of us feeling desperate to get out and do something; anything. However, with a concern of the second wave of COVID-19, most individuals are more troubled by the notion of sitting next to someone […]

hotel hacks
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Hotel Hacks to Improve Your Stay

Here at Trip Jaunt, we are avid travellers, both for business and pleasure. Prior to the pandemic, I alone was clocking in approximately 100,000 miles annually. And, one of our favourite things to share with each other upon our return is a new travel hack we conceived or learned. We scoured the internet and selected […]

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This Design Takes Social Distancing on a Plane a Step Further

With countries moving into phase 2 and 3 or the COVID-19 re-opening of business, we are slowly seeing the return to full flights, and airlines are doing their best to reconcile revenue with safety. See our fellow travel writer Tim Leffel’s recent experience on American Airlines. It took a designer to tackle the issue of […]

we wore a mask
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Wearing a Mask to a Theme Park in the Hot Sun

June 5th was the first time the Universal Orlando Resort theme parks re-opened to the public since the COVID-19 lockdown and writer Tharin White went with a friend and shared her experience in Attractions Magazine. [1] Face coverings is recommended when you are outside your home going to the park, grocery store and so forth. And, […]

Stunning treehouse retreat
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Stunning Treehouse Retreat in Queensland, Australia

Do you recall the famous novel by Johann David Wyss called “The Swiss Family Robinson?” It was about a Swiss family of immigrants whose ship en route to Port Jackson, Australia, goes off course and is shipwrecked in the East Indies? Long story short, they end up building a treehouse as shelter and live most their lives there (well they move to a […]

Arizona Highways
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Arizona Highways Stunning Photography Competition

Founded in 1925, Arizona Highways has been dedicated to proudly presenting its readers with the best of what the state has to offer for over 80 years. This monthly publication is geared towards an audience with a deeply-rooted interest in Arizona’s rich history and diverse culture. Arizona Highways highlights unique outdoor experiences, expert travelogues, and […]

HIT travel workout Terri Dreger
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HIT this Routine to Keep You Healthy During COVID-19

Crazy schedules and responsibilities appear to be a thing of the past. And, since we are still practising social and physical distancing, sneaking in 30 minutes to maintain your physical wellbeing is doable. So let’s HIT this routine to keep you healthy during COVID-19. Adapted from the 30 Minute Hit workout leveraging boxing and kickboxing strategies, fitness […]