Travel Flashback: RV Adventures in the Pacific NorthWest

February 1, 2019

There’s always a first time. And when it comes to the RV life, ours was in front of a camera. I was a reporter on assignment for The Toronto Star at the time. A young videographer was assigned to join us in the RV to document the experience. The result was a fantastic friendship with Amanda Palmer and a memory that we watch every few years. It still brings a smile to our faces. Hope it does the same for you.

In Search of Black Panther’s Wakanda? Here’s where to start.

March 21, 2018

Black Panther may be fiction but its showcase of an inspiring Africa, Wakanda gets it right.

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Adventure, Family Travel, Food

What to eat in Japan

March 20, 2018

When it comes to playing with your food, I’m not sure anyone does it better than Japan. On our recent visit we had a chance to try a whole host of new-to-us treats. We shared a few of them with the folks at Smarter Travel. Here’s a peek.

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Adventure

A Vacation on Two Wheels: Biking Vacations in North America

August 9, 2017

Here are some exciting biking vacations in North America for when you need two wheels on the road (or dirt path) and adventure at every turn.

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Adventure, Family Travel

Japan bound as a Family

June 29, 2017

It’s time! We leave for Japan this afternoon and I’m grinning. Here’s why we’re going back.

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Adventure, Couples Travel, Family Travel, General, Intergenerational Travel, Life Lessons

6 Easy Steps to Sustainable Travel

August 4, 2016

Committing to Sustainable Travel doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. These six mindset strategies will help you to see that the “how” is easier than you think.

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Adventure, Life Lessons, Parenting

Passport Party Project: Countdown to Toronto

May 24, 2016

The Passport Party Project’s genius is that it doesn’t just have an effect on the tween and teen participants; it affects every one of us who comes into contact with them.

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Adventure, Couples Travel, Family Travel

A Downton Abbey Inspired Tour of England

March 9, 2016

The show might be over but you can live in the footsteps of your favourite characters. Take a Downton Abbey inspired tour of England with our list of key sites.

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Adventure, Solo Travel

Solo Women Travel Tips

February 18, 2016

Thinking of traveling solo? You’re not alone. It’s a 2016 travel trend and in particular amongst women. Many women report coming home feeling refreshed and energized after navigating a new destination. Here are our tips for having a fantastic time.

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About Heather

Heather is a Contributing Editor for National Geographic Traveler magazine, sits on the advisory board for the Family Travel Association, and is a columnist for Lexpert Magazine. For over 20 years she has written articles for The Toronto Star. She also contributes to a host of media outlets in print, on television, on radio and online. When not chasing children out of her office or convincing her family that cold weather destinations should be outlawed, she enjoys movie marathons and musicals she can sing along to.

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