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A Traveller’s Tales


Fjords and the Future

Sustainable sailing through Arctic Norway to the top of Europe with Hurtigruten

Everett Potter's Travel Report

Finding My Edge

Pushing the boundaries at Whistler Blackcomb’s elite steeps skiing academy

EXPLORE Magazine

A Turkish Taste of La Dolce Vita

Ancient splendour meets affordable luxury along Turkey’s enchanting coastline

The Globe and Mail

Silver (Star) Lining

Rediscovering brotherly bonds on the slopes

EXPLORE Magazine

Reimagining the European Ski Vacation

Club Med offers a stylish, hassle-free getaway for families looking to hit the slopes

Vancouver Sun

Vancouver’s Coolest Quarters

Five neighbourhoods that perfectly capture the city’s vibe and evolution

Thrillist

Best of the Alps

A family’s summer adventure in three of Europe’s classic mountain resorts

Everett Potter's Travel Report

On the Importance of Making Happy Travel Memories

Can a stepfather and stepson grow closer with a little help from Walt?

Everett Potter’s Travel Report

Exploring the Petra of Saudi Arabia

Until recently, the desert oasis of AlUla was an unseen wonder of the world.

Vancouver Sun

Art d’Azur

Basking in the brilliace of a rich artistic heritage that continues to inspire contemporary creators

NUVO Magazine

An Island of Family Adventure

Fiji’s Nanuku Resort offers rich culture and barefoot luxury

Vancouver Sun

An Alpine Family Adventure

How seeing the world through my stepson’s eyes made travel magical again

Toronto Star

Sustainability Meets Design

The Conrad Tulum redefines elegance on the Riviera Maya

NUVO Magazine

Okanagan Star

Silverstar Mountain Resort offers reliable snow conditions and a friendly, laid-back atmosphere.

NUVO Magazine

A Swiss slice of the Mediterranean

Tucked between the Alps and Italy, Ticino offers the best of both worlds.

Vancouver Sun

Why Do Some Kids Love Dinosaurs So Much?

A visit to Drumheller’s world-renowned Royal Tyrrell Museum may hold the answer.

Explore Magazine

Tracking Ladakh’s Elusive Snow Leopard

A quest for the fabled grey ghost reveals the hidden Himalayas.

Robb Report

Heli-skiing in the Heart of the Alps

How to turn a European ski holiday up to Eleven on an off-piste, high-octane, high-alpine adventure.

NUVO Magazine
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Glamping Gone Wild

Canada’s legendary Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge returns with new owners and a new spirit.

Robb Report

Heartbeat of Hwange

In the wild heart of Zimbabwe’s largest national park, travellers find purpose on a safari that saves lives.

Zoomer Magazine
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Antarctica: To the Bottom of the World

The world’s coldest, windiest and driest continent reminds you of your existential insignificance.

Dallas Morning News
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Family Fun in the Kootenay Rockies

An adrenaline-fueled adventure for all ages.

Vancouver Sun
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11 Ways to Get Closer to Nature in British Columbia

From the coastline to scenic lakes to alpine mountains, you’ll find plenty to see and do in BC.

National Geographic
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A Better Future in Sight

With Seva Canada on a mission to prevent blindness, restore sight, and transform lives in Madagascar.

Montecristo Magazine
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Taking the High Road Over the Andes

Dramatic scenery meets nomadic adventure on a journey between Argentina and Chile.

The Globe & Mail
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Kangaroo Island: Still Standing

Remembering the Past to rebuild for the future

NUVO Magazine
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Madagascar: Edin Imperilled

Travellers willing to journey far off the beaten path will discover flora and fauna found nowhere else on earth.

The Globe & Mail
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High Time for Snow Time

Feeling adventurous? This unique Canadian heli-skiing concept offers a true wilderness experience.

The CEO Magazine

Italian Spa Resorts that Nail the Wellness Retreat

With spas stretching back thousands of years, Italians know a thing or two about unwinding in style.

Robb Report
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Sailing the Antiguan Seas

Antigua’s waters are home to some of the fastest yachts afloat. And you can be cranking the jib on a racing crew

The Globe & Mail
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Colombia’s Lost Corner

The rugged and remote El Cocuy Nationat Park offers spectacular hiking – and history lessons.

The Globe & Mail
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Adventures Under the Tuscan Sun

Tuscany’s wilder side is starting to attract more active travellers and thrill seekers

The Globe & Mail
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Living on the Edge at Explora Patagonia

At this luxury eco-lodge in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park, it’s all about reconnecting with nature.

Canadian Traveller
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Floating Luxury on the Edge of the World

New Haida-owned eco-lodge Ocean House reflects the authentic beauty and brawn of remote Haida Gwaii.

Robb Report

Colorado’s Last Great Ski Towns

Telluride and Crested Butte still offer superb terrain and a frontier vibe

Vancouver Sun
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The Godfather of French Polynesia

The Brando finally opens on Tetiaroa, the pristine ring of islets above a living reef where Marlon once lived.

Elle Canada

Winter in Hokkaido

Off the beaten path in the Aspen of Asia.

NUVO Magazine
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Ethiopia's Leap of Faith

The country’s arid highlands are said to hold the biblical ark of the covenant, among other ancient treasures.

San Francisco Chronicle
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Helping Africa’s Big Cats Come Roaring Back

Rehabilitation facilities are working to preserve Africa’s dwindling numbers of lions, cheetahs and leopards.

Dallas Morning News
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La Biennale di Venezia

A guide on how to take in one of the world's most prominent contemporary exhibitions.

The Globe & Mail
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Niseko: Japan’s Powder Playground

When North American’s think of amazing powder skiing, they rarely consider Japan. They should.

Present Magazine
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Mozambique's Ethereal Island Outpost

Feel the centuries slip away on Ilha de Mocambique, a living museum of Portuguese colonial history in Africa.

The Globe and Mail
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Namibia: Southern Africa’s Desert Rose

This country with more wildlife than people offers some of the continent’s most unique safari experiences.

Vancouver Sun
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Among Zimbabwe’s Fragile Elephants

A journey through Hwange National Park, famous for herds so big nature needs help sustaining them.

San Francisco Chronicle
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Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

Exploring the islands and mysteries of the longest defined coastal touring route in the world.

Vancouver Sun
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Close Encounters of the Polar Bear Kind

Face-to-face with these titans of the tundra as they navigate global warming’s dangerous waters.

Canadian Traveller
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Google Goes to Haida Gwaii

Off-road Trekker technology is bringing Canada’s ‘islands at the edge of the world’ to a global audience.

EXPLORE Magazine
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Are You Game for Safari School?

It’s growing dark and you’re lost in the African bush with a Land Cruiser full of nervous guests. What do you do?

Toronto Star
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Yukon’s Basecamp Ivvavik

An iconic Arctic adventure is made more affordable and accessible with help from Parks Canada.

Canadian Traveller

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