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Selected journalism

Travel, reported from the ground.

Wildlife and conservation, adventure, culture and luxury travel, covered through first-hand reporting for newspapers, magazines and digital publications.

Selected journalism

Explore the reporting.

Forty-five published features across five subjects. Choose a category to explore nine stories.

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Image via Robb Report

Robb Report

Tracking Ladakh’s Elusive Snow Leopard

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

02

Zoomer Magazine

Heartbeat of Hwange

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

03

NUVO Magazine

Kangaroo Island: Still Standing

Remembering the Past to rebuild for the future

04

The Globe & Mail

Madagascar: Eden Imperilled

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

05

Dallas Morning News

Helping Africa’s Big Cats Come Roaring Back

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

06

Canadian Traveller

Close Encounters of the Polar Bear Kind

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

01

Explore

Finding My Edge

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

02

NUVO Magazine

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.

03

Dallas Morning News

Antarctica: To the Bottom of the World

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

04

The Globe & Mail

Taking the High Road Over the Andes

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

05

National Geographic · Partner content

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.

06

Canadian Traveller

Yukon’s Basecamp Ivvavik

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

01

ExplorersWeb

Tenzing’s Forgotten Climbing Partner

Before conquering Everest, Tenzing Norgay attempted its summit with Canadian Earl Denman.

02

Toronto Sun

Barcelona’s Warm Summer Welcome

On a high season visit, our family found a city managing its overtourism rather than fighting it.

03

National Post

Inside Ronaldo’s Madeira

Exploring the island and hardscrabble roots that forged the football icon now known as CR7

04

Everett Potter's Travel Report

Malta of the Movies

For decades, this small Mediterranean nation has been Hollywood’s favourite backlot

05

The Globe and Mail

A Taste of La Dolce Vita on the Turkish Riviera

Ancient splendour meets affordable luxury along Turkey’s enchanting coastline

06

NUVO Magazine

Art d’Azur

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

01

NUVO Magazine

Where Pop Art Meets Penthouse

Inside Suite X by Douglas Coupland at Vancouver’s Fairmont Pacific Rim

02

NUVO Magazine

Sustainability Meets Design

The Conrad Tulum redefines elegance on the Riviera Maya

03

Robb Report

Glamping Gone Wild

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

04

Robb Report

Best of the Best: The Brando

A Robb Report “Best of the Best” feature on The Brando.

05

Robb Report

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.

06

Robb Report

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.

01

Vancouver Sun

Family Fun in the Kootenay Rockies

An adrenaline-fueled adventure for all ages.

02

Toronto Star

From Pixels to ‘Pieta’ in Italy

Introducing a creative kid to Michelangelo and other masters in the birthplace of Western art

03

Vancouver Sun

Reimagining the European Ski Holiday

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

04

Everett Potter's Travel Report

Drawing Dreams

Following a Child’s Passion for Anime Through Japan

05

Explore Magazine

Why Do Some Kids Love Dinosaurs So Much?

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

06

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?

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Selected journalism

Travel, reported from the ground.

Wildlife and conservation, adventure, culture, luxury and family travel, covered through first-hand reporting for newspapers, magazines and digital publications.

 

Selected journalism

Explore the reporting.

Forty-five published features across five subjects. Choose a category to explore nine stories.

 

Editorial & commissioned work

Have a story in mind?

Get in touch about an assignment, a destination story or a project you’d like to discuss.

Tracking Ladakh’s Elusive Snow Leopard

Tracking Ladakh’s Elusive Snow Leopard

Robb Report

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

Image via Robb Report

Category: Wildlife & Conservation

Heartbeat of Hwange

Heartbeat of Hwange

Zoomer Magazine

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

Category: Wildlife & Conservation

Kangaroo Island: Still Standing

Kangaroo Island: Still Standing

NUVO Magazine

Remembering the Past to rebuild for the future

Category: Wildlife & Conservation

Madagascar: Eden Imperilled

Madagascar: Eden Imperilled

The Globe & Mail

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

Category: Wildlife & Conservation

Helping Africa’s Big Cats Come Roaring Back

Helping Africa’s Big Cats Come Roaring Back

Dallas Morning News

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

Category: Wildlife & Conservation

Close Encounters of the Polar Bear Kind

Close Encounters of the Polar Bear Kind

Canadian Traveller

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

Category: Wildlife & Conservation

Finding My Edge

Finding My Edge

Explore

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

Category: Adventure

Heli-skiing in the Heart of the Alps

Heli-skiing in the Heart of the Alps

NUVO Magazine

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

Category: Adventure

Antarctica: To the Bottom of the World

Antarctica: To the Bottom of the World

Dallas Morning News

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

Category: Adventure

Taking the High Road Over the Andes

Taking the High Road Over the Andes

The Globe & Mail

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

Category: Adventure

11 Ways to Get Closer to Nature in British Columbia

11 Ways to Get Closer to Nature in British Columbia

National Geographic · Partner content

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

Category: Adventure

Yukon’s Basecamp Ivvavik

Yukon’s Basecamp Ivvavik

Canadian Traveller

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

Category: Adventure

Tenzing’s Forgotten Climbing Partner

Tenzing’s Forgotten Climbing Partner

ExplorersWeb

Before conquering Everest, Tenzing Norgay attempted its summit with Canadian Earl Denman.

Category: Culture

Barcelona’s Warm Summer Welcome

Barcelona’s Warm Summer Welcome

Toronto Sun

On a high season visit, our family found a city managing its overtourism rather than fighting it.

Category: Culture

Inside Ronaldo’s Madeira

Inside Ronaldo’s Madeira

National Post

Exploring the island and hardscrabble roots that forged the football icon now known as CR7

Category: Culture

Malta of the Movies

Malta of the Movies

Everett Potter's Travel Report

For decades, this small Mediterranean nation has been Hollywood’s favourite backlot

Category: Culture

A Taste of La Dolce Vita on the Turkish Riviera

A Taste of La Dolce Vita on the Turkish Riviera

The Globe and Mail

Ancient splendour meets affordable luxury along Turkey’s enchanting coastline

Category: Culture

Art d’Azur

Art d’Azur

NUVO Magazine

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

Category: Culture

Room to Breathe

Room to Breathe

BOLD Traveller

Explora Journeys’ Explora III is the line’s third, its first LNG vessel and also its most spacious.

Photography courtesy of Explora Journeys

Category: Luxury Travel

Where Pop Art Meets Penthouse

Where Pop Art Meets Penthouse

NUVO Magazine

Inside Suite X by Douglas Coupland at Vancouver’s Fairmont Pacific Rim

Category: Luxury Travel

Sustainability Meets Design

Sustainability Meets Design

NUVO Magazine

The Conrad Tulum redefines elegance on the Riviera Maya

Category: Luxury Travel

Glamping Gone Wild

Glamping Gone Wild

Robb Report

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

Category: Luxury Travel

Best of the Best: The Brando

Best of the Best: The Brando

Robb Report

A Robb Report “Best of the Best” feature on The Brando.

Category: Luxury Travel

Floating Luxury on the Edge of the World

Floating Luxury on the Edge of the World

Robb Report

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

Category: Luxury Travel

Italian Spa Resorts that Nail the Wellness Retreat

Italian Spa Resorts that Nail the Wellness Retreat

Robb Report

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

Category: Luxury Travel

Family Fun in the Kootenay Rockies

Family Fun in the Kootenay Rockies

Vancouver Sun

An adrenaline-fueled adventure for all ages.

Category: Family Travel

From Pixels to ‘Pieta’ in Italy

From Pixels to ‘Pieta’ in Italy

Toronto Star

Introducing a creative kid to Michelangelo and other masters in the birthplace of Western art

Category: Family Travel

Reimagining the European Ski Holiday

Reimagining the European Ski Holiday

Vancouver Sun

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

Category: Family Travel

Drawing Dreams

Drawing Dreams

Everett Potter's Travel Report

Following a Child’s Passion for Anime Through Japan

Category: Family Travel

Why Do Some Kids Love Dinosaurs So Much?

Why Do Some Kids Love Dinosaurs So Much?

Explore Magazine

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

Category: Family Travel

On the Importance of Making Happy Travel Memories

On the Importance of Making Happy Travel Memories

Everett Potter’s Travel Report

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

Category: Family Travel

Sailing the Antigua Seas

Sailing the Antigua Seas

The Globe and Mail

Antigua’s waters are home to some of the fastest yachts afloat. And with a bit of practice, you can be cranking the jib as part of a racing crew – no experience required

Category: Adventure

The Lost Corner of Colombia

The Lost Corner of Colombia

The Globe and Mail

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

Category: Adventure

Can Tourism Be Sustainable?

Can Tourism Be Sustainable?

Everett Potter’s Travel Report

Category: Adventure

Are You Game for Safari School?

Are You Game for Safari School?

Toronto Star

Category: Wildlife & Conservation

The Cheetah’s Roar: Up Close With Namibia’s Big Cats

The Cheetah’s Roar: Up Close With Namibia’s Big Cats

GRAND Luxury Travel

In Namibia, a luxurious safari camp helps fund hope for Africa’s endangered predators.

Category: Wildlife & Conservation

Magic of the Masai Mara

Magic of the Masai Mara

Toronto Star

A stunning array of wildlife — from crocs to cheetahs and wildebeest to zebra — roam the landscape of Kenyan game preserve

Category: Wildlife & Conservation

State of the Art

State of the Art

The Globe and Mail

One of the world’s most prominent contemporary exhibitions, La Biennale di Venezia has once again brought bold and brilliant creators from around the world to Venice

Category: Culture

Exploring the Petra of Saudi Arabia

Exploring the Petra of Saudi Arabia

Vancouver Sun

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

Category: Culture

Croatia’s Coastal Table

Croatia’s Coastal Table

NUVO Magazine

From Dubrovnik’s kitchens to Pelješac vineyards, following food and wine close to the source.

Category: Culture

Sky-High and Street-Smart Tokyo Hotels

Sky-High and Street-Smart Tokyo Hotels

NUVO Magazine

Together, Bellustar Tokyo and Hotel Groove Shinjuku offer an example of vertical stratification that mirrors Tokyo’s complex social layers.

Category: Luxury Travel

Exploring French Polynesia’s Hidden Islands

Exploring French Polynesia’s Hidden Islands

San Francisco Chronicle

French Polynesia offers more flavor to those who sail beyond the hot spots

Category: Luxury Travel

Silver (Star) Lining

Silver (Star) Lining

Explore Magazine

Rediscovering brotherly bonds on the slopes

Category: Family Travel

Aboard Princess’s Newest Mega Cruise Ship

Aboard Princess’s Newest Mega Cruise Ship

Everett Potter’s Travel Report

Category: Family Travel

An Alpine Family Adventure

An Alpine Family Adventure

Toronto Star

My stepson’s sense of awe was a reminder of my own excitement during my early adventures — before “I’d seen it all.”

Category: Family Travel