The Globe and Mail • 19th July 2022

How to avoid airport chaos by choosing flight-free travel this summer

Pandemic travel restrictions have lifted, and those eager to return to flying are creating a boom in bookings. But many environmental advocates are encouraging us to stay grounded, repeating the message that air travel is destroying the planet. Wasn’t the pandemic supposed to be the pause we needed to reflect on our unsustainable travel habits?

Adventure.com • 6th July 2022

The Pandemic Heightened My Anxiety: Now, Adventures Are Helping Me Get Back to Myself

The blade of my paddle slices a path through the clear waters of Arizona’s Saguaro Lake. Carved through canyon walls and surrounded by an abundance of towering Saguaro cacti, this man-made Sonoran Desert Lake is a refreshing oasis...

Canadian Traveller • 30th June 2022

A Hotel in Scottsdale is Offering Cactus Massages So We Gave it a Try

The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North artfully blends into its desert surroundings at the foothills of Pinnacle Peak. Cleverly laid out casitas and suites make you feel like you are part of the high Sonoran desert landscape while providing privacy and a serene retreat from the world.

Fodors Travel Guide • 15th June 2022

11 Ultimate Things to Do in Toronto

Toronto is an incredibly family-friendly city with so many attractions aimed at kids of all ages. Hockey fans should head to the Hockey Hall of Fame to see artifacts dating back to the invention of the game and a chance to see NHL trophies and the Stanley Cup up close. Venture under the sea to Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada and marvel at life below the waves...

OZY • 30th May 2022

Should You Ground Yourself? Flight-Free Pledges

It’s no secret that planes aren’t good for the planet. The aviation industry is responsible for nearly 3% of global carbon emissions, even though several airlines are taking steps to reduce emissions. Inspired by the Swedish flygfritt movement, a global campaign has emerged in multiple nations, with Flight Free UK taking off in 2019 and Flight Free USA in 2020...

The Toronto Star • 16th April 2022

Ours to Discover: Enjoy springtime in Ottawa

Despite a few late-season snowfalls, spring is here, and it’s time to get outdoors and enjoy the milder weather. Events are back on in Ottawa after two years of shutdowns and postponements, and the downtown core is open for business. Come immerse yourself in the vibrant colours…

National Geographic Traveller (UK) • 22nd March 2022

Travel Geeks online: discover another side to the Balearics.

Join us as our expert panel offers insight into thoughtful longer stays on the beautiful islands of Formentera, Ibiza, Menorca and Majorca — and find the best gastronomic experiences and events to attend.

The Sunday Times • 12th February 2022

Postcard from Ottawa: In the frozen Canadian capital protesters and locals are locked in a bitter standoff

Like Narnia, with its never-ending winter, Ottawa is experiencing its own frozen stasis. Just as residents thought that boomerang Covid-19 restrictions might end, a new threat loomed — this time not a virus, but an equally insidious invasion.

The Independent • 30th November 2021

10 of the Best Hotels in Stockholm

Open, modern and diverse, yet still with an eye to preserving spots like the historic Gamla Stan district, Stockholm combines both old-world European splendour and clean contemporary design. Here, you’ll find a palace and museums cosied up to trendy vegan restaurants committed to sourcing local produce and beautiful minimalist souvenirs that are too good to give away. Here are my top hotel picks in Stockholm...

The Toronto Star • 20th November 2021

Spend a Weekend in a Quaint Winter Wonderland

Almonte, a mill town a 40-minute drive from Ottawa, has plenty of practice crafting the perfect holiday feel. This small town has become a popular filming location for holiday movies.

The Toronto Star • 26th June 2021

Discover Ottawa

In Ottawa, a small capital of around 1.3 million residents, you can revel in Canadiana and visit the country’s Parliament and seat of government. But why not also check out the spots that locals favour, including seeing the city from its waterways and visiting the diverse neighbourhoods that make this place so friendly and accessible?

Ensemble: Ultimate Family Vacations • 21st June 2021

Playing It Cool-Iceland with Kids

Any time of year is the right time to visit Iceland with kids. Known as a playground for adventure sports and heart-pumping activities, Iceland, dubbed the “Land of Fire and Ice,” surprisingly, makes for an excellent family-friendly vacation. Given its name, you would expect Iceland to experience frigid weather, but the temperature in winter averages 32 °F in the south — and for some people, it will feel balmy compared to back home. In summer, temperatures usually get up into the mid-seventies.

Ensemble Ultimate Family Vacations • 21st June 2021

Surf and Turf - A Family Vacation in Turks and Caicos

People come to the Turks and Caicos to swim in impossibly clear waters and walk along white-sand shores. But there’s so much more to do on and off the beaches than just soak up the sun. Not just for honeymooners, the islands are an ideal family-friendly vacation spot. Away from those gorgeous beaches, check out these fun-filled activities and attractions to keep the whole family entertained.

Canadian Traveller Magazine • 11th September 2020

Wetsuit Wisdom

My first surfing lesson was an exercise in teenage humiliation. We shuffled around anxiously on the cold sand of a Welsh beach, pre-dawn, waiting for the wetsuit shack to open. Our teachers tried their best to cheer up the group of 14-year old students on an adventure sports field trip, but there was no escaping the horror that was about to unfold.

CNN • 5th August 2020

One Pilot Brings the World to Iceland

To fully explore every corner of the dynamic landscape, unravel local folklore and battle the natural elements, one must take to the skies. Enter Jón Kjartan Björnsson, the pilot with a mission to show the real Iceland.

Edible Vancouver & Wine Country • 7th July 2020

Concrete Ferments and Natural Bubbles

For an ancient craft, winemaking is now seeing a new crop of innovators entering the space and changing the way things have been done for centuries.

Lonely Planet • 17th June 2020

Why Tofino on Vancouver Island is the perfect wellness destination

Wellness in Tofino is not hard to come by – in fact, it’s this Canadian Pacific Northwest town’s brand. Whether in a downward dog, dipping in a hot spring, exploring the surrounding rain forest or the thundering waves, in Tofino, wellness will find you.

Family Fun Canada • 5th May 2020

New Zealand: Where The Lambs Roam Free

I am standing in a paddock at the Motatapu station near Lake Wanaka in the South Island of New Zealand. Surrounded by fluffy white sheep, I have a sheepdog whistle between my teeth, and I am trying my best to make any kind of sound at all.

Edible Vancouver & Wine Country • 21st April 2020

Flora and Terroir

Upper Bench Winery and Creamery holds the best of both worlds. In an ideal pairing, winemaker Gavin Miller takes a minimalist approach to making bold-flavoured wines and cheesemaker Shana Miller makes artisanal handmade cheeses, after learning the craft from Poplar Grove's original cheesemaker, Sandra Chalmers.

Edible Ottawa • 21st April 2020

Traditional Miso, Canadian Flavors

From green beans in a miso sesame sauce and soboro don to miso corn muffins, the fermented bean paste adds depth and complexity to everyday dishes.