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.
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Delta One Business Class to Europe This Summer for 115,000 SkyMiles

Travelers holding Delta SkyMiles or transferable points now face a narrower window to secure lie-flat seating on flights to Europe at a markedly reduced rate. The pricing adjustment, first noted in mid-June, has remained available for several weeks on a range of summer dates. This development lowers the barrier for those seeking more restful overnight

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Indonesia's Wild Trails Reveal an Archipelago of Adventure

Indonesia stretches across thousands of islands, each shaped by volcanic forces, dense forests, and open grasslands that together create some of Southeast Asia’s most compelling long-distance walking routes. Travelers who venture beyond the well-known coastlines discover a landscape that rewards patience and preparation with changing scenery and quiet encounters along the way. The country’s year-round

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Quassy Amusement Park: Affordable Thrills for 118 Years

Middlebury, Connecticut – A recent study from vacation rental platform HomeToGo placed Quassy Amusement Park and Waterpark at the top of its list for the most affordable theme park experience in the United States. The ranking considered ticket prices, parking fees, and nearby lodging costs, yielding a combined total of roughly $76 for a typical

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Yellowstone Bison Incident Highlights Need for Safe Viewing

Yellowstone National Park – A bull bison recently tossed a visitor several feet into the air at the Bridge Bay Campground, underscoring the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters in one of America’s most iconic protected landscapes. The event, captured on video, involved an unidentified man who was walking in the area when the animal reacted.

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What Aviation Emissions Data Reveals About Thoughtful Air Travel

Aviation contributes roughly 2.5 percent of global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions, a figure that places individual flight decisions in a specific, measurable context rather than an all-or-nothing moral ledger. Many travelers who value both cultural exchange and environmental stewardship find themselves weighing these realities against the personal and societal benefits that come from crossing distances

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Lotus Blooms Offer a Peaceful Escape at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Washington, D.C. – On a recent Saturday in mid-July, visitors moved slowly along the boardwalks and paths of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, pausing to admire the first lotus flowers opening above the water. The annual Lotus and Water Lily Festival was still days away, yet the National Park Service site in Northeast D.C. already felt alive

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The $3,000 Roaming Trap Digital Nomads No Longer Need to Accept

For frequent travelers who rely on steady internet to manage work across borders, traditional roaming fees have long represented an avoidable drain on resources. A single month abroad can quietly add hundreds of dollars to a phone bill, and those costs compound quickly over the course of a year. eSIM technology has emerged as a

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Greece: Where Mediterranean Beauty Meets Multigenerational Family Adventures

Greece has long drawn travelers with its sunlit shores and layered history, yet its growing reputation as a destination for families of all ages stems from thoughtful development that accommodates everyone from infants to grandparents. The combination of accessible islands, vibrant cities, and a culture that values shared meals and slow afternoons creates natural opportunities

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Froyo Revival Hits New York and Miami

Across the United States, frozen yogurt is drawing fresh crowds after years of quiet. The treat that once defined a low-fat era now appears in updated form, with premium ingredients and thoughtful presentations. Data from market researchers shows servings rose 26 percent in the most recent year tracked, reaching roughly 87 million nationwide. Cities with

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Inside Chicago’s 40-Year-Old Japan Fest, One of the Midwest’s Most Immersive Cultural Celebrations

Skokie, Illinois – On a quiet stretch of suburban streets just north of Chicago, the 40th Japan Fest Chicago unfolds this weekend as a living bridge between generations and cultures. Hosted by the Chicago Japanese American Council, the two-day gathering draws families, artists, and curious travelers into a carefully curated world of performance, craft, and