Meet The Family
We aren’t rich. We couldn’t afford to do this. We couldn’t afford not to. Neither can you.
Before June 2011 our days consisted of making school lunches and working and going to school and wondering what to make for dinner and driving from karate practice to swimming practice to soccer practice, before collapsing in bed.
And in the seconds in between we wondered if there was more to life.
We dreamed of seeing the world with our kids. We imagined having more time to do nothing (and everything) together. We hoped that one day we’d make it happen. And then one day we decided to do it.
12 months. 6 continents. 29 countries. 4 lives forever changed.
GlobetrottingMama.com tells that story and the incredible life of travel that has come out of taking that one big, bold move. It’s about travel and family and parenting and the planet, and we are hoping that our story helps to inspire you to live your best life.
Family Travel| Who we are
Heather Greenwood Davis
Heather is a professional journalist who practiced law for a number of years before ditching that life in 2007 to follow her passions as a travel writer. Today she is a Contributing Editor for National Geographic Traveler magazine, a columnist with The Globe and Mail and the resident travel expert on The Social (CTV). She also sits on the advisory board for the Family Travel Association and contributes to a host of media outlets (see below) in print, on television, on radio and online. A strong advocate for travel as a tool for building a better planet, Greenwood Davis is an oft called upon speaker and has shared insights at conferences hosted by the US Travel Association and Destination Canada, among others. Articles and segments by her and about her have appeared in media outlets around the world including O Magazine and NPR.
Check out her full portfolio at www.heathergreenwooddavis.com
You can also find her on social media: Twitter – @ByHeatherGD; Instagram @ByHeatherGD; Facebook: www.facebook.com/globetrottingmama; LinkedIn: GreenwoodDavis
Professional Affiliations: SATW, TMAC, , NATJA, FTA
Ish Davis
He’s the husband and father in this family mix. A municipal health worker by day with a passion for family travel on his off hours. His interests include history, anthropology, sports and meeting new people while exploring new places. He has social media networks but you’re more likely to find him offline, chatting with people he barely knows and turning them into lifelong friends.
Ethan Davis
It was our yearlong around the world trip in 2011 that turned our former picky eater into a foodie. He’s the one most likely to add bunny ears to a photo and to order a second dessert. Bump into him on the road and he’ll likely to greet you with a handshake and a smile. Challenge him to a math contest and you’ll lose.
Cameron Davis
He’s the youngest member of our traveling family and our resident daredevil. If you can climb it, jump off it or slam into it…he’s in. He’s also a charmer with a killer sense of humour and dance moves that prove he can shake what his mama gave him.
RTW Family Tip–> To read about our year of non-stop travel from start to finish, click on “The World Trip” under the adventure tab at the top of this page.
Family Travel | Media
Here’s where you can find articles by Heather, information on appearances and stories about the family’s continued travels:
Newspapers: The Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, Metro,
International Magazines: National Geographic Traveler, Oprah Magazine, Smartlife (Kenya)
National Magazines: Canadian Living, Canadian Family, Parents Canada , HOLR, LEO, Canadian Automobile Association, Lexpert, Today’s Parent
Online: National Geographic Travel, Intelligent Travel, MSN.ca, Huffington Post, Life in Pleasantville, Disney Jr., Where Parents Talk, Canadian Tourism Commission, iVillage.ca, Jetsetter.com, Sunlife , Sympatico travel, Toronto Tourism, Travel Channel, Urban Moms, Canada.com,
Television: The Social, Canada AM, CTV National News, Global Morning Show, CityLine, Breakfast Television Vancouver, Breakfast Television Winnipeg, Ottawa Morning Live, CTV Afternoon Express, The Marilyn Denis show
Radio: CJAD Montreal, CBC Radio One, NPR, Good Morning Sacramento
Family Travel| Speaking
Heather is often asked to speak at conferences to audiences of writers, parents, travelers or corporations about travel, working with influencers, changing your profession and other lifestyle choices. Her speaking bio is here. Recently she has delivered talks to audiences at the National Association of Black Journalist annual conference in Boston , Travel Bloggers Exchange (TBEX Dublin), Mom 2.0. in Atlanta, Blissdom Canada in Toronto, Magnet, Nestle Canada, Society of American Travel Writers (USA), New Media Expo (Las Vegas) Travel Media Association of Canada (Pittsburgh), SheConnex (Ontario), Toronto Public Libraries, Social Capital Conference (Ottawa) and Career Break (Toronto).
Family Travel| Awards
Finalist – 2020 Global Travel Media Alliance, Travel Writer of the Year
Finalist – 2019 Travel Media Association of Canada (Best Column/Blog, Best Spirit of Canada, Best Family Travel)
Gold Medal winner and Honorable Mention – 2019 North American Travel Journalists Association
2018 Explore Canada Award of Excellence, Destination Canada
Lowell Thomas Award -Bronze (Cultural Tourism) – Society of American Travel Writers 2014; Voices of the Year, Blogher ’14, 2012 National Geographic Traveler – Travelers of the Year, 2010 Kenneth R. Wilson Awards Gold Winner – Best in Canadian Business Writing, 2009 Travel Media Association of Canada- Best Family Feature , 2008 North American Travel Journalists Association Awards- 1st place Bylined Column (Print); Destination Travel International (Newspaper)- Merit Award 2007, Travel Media Association of Canada- Calgary Award
Family Travel| Honours
United Nations Social Good Ambassador, Babble Best Bloggers 2013, Working Mother Best of the Net, FlipKey – Best Travel Blogs to follow; Right To Play Canada Parent Ambassador, Luxury Travel Mavens Finalist, Inspired to Travel Awards Nominee for 2012 Canadian Weblog Award, Who’s Who in Black Canada , Top 25 Canadian Parents to Follow- MSN.ca, Top 30 Toronto Moms Gals we Admire: Canadian Career Gal
Awards:
2012 National Geographic Traveler – Travelers of the Year
2010 Kenneth R. Wilson Awards – Gold Winner – Best in Canadian Business Writing
2009 Travel Media Association of Canada: Best Family Feature
2008 North American Travel Journalists Association Awards: 1st place Bylined Column (Print); Destination Travel International (Newspaper) Merit Award
2007 Travel Media Association of Canada: Calgary Award
Acknowledgements:
Chosen as a Right To Play Canada Parent Ambassador
Finalist for Luxury Travel Mavens: Inspired to Travel Awards
Nominee for 2012 Canadian Weblog Award
Who’s Who in Black Canada
Top 25 Canadian Parents to Follow: MSN.ca
Top 30 Toronto Moms
Gals we Admire: Canadian Career Gal
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