Indigenous tourism’s role in reconciliation in Northern Alberta
For Indigenous tourism operators in northern Alberta, tourism is both about providing visitors with memorable holidays, and a tool for reconciliation.
Six ways to be a more ethical traveller in 2022
Increasingly, tourists are trying to reduce their social impact and weighing up complex ethical questions.
How perogies became the pandemic must-have amongst Canadian expats
For Canadians living abroad, border closings only intensified cravings for Canadian treats. But the most sought-after item isn’t poutine – it’s perogies.
Why adventure travel will never be the same again
And how the pandemic is both helping and hindering paddling outfitters.
Four solo travel itineraries from Wellington to the Catlins
If you're still happy alone after lockdown, or need a break from your bubble, Jessica Wynne Lockhart suggests going solo.
The future of travel
Has the global pandemic hit the tourism reset button? Industry insiders weigh in on what post-pandemic travel could—or should—look like.
Kangaroo Island’s bounceback story
Bushfires tore through the landscape, but this isn’t a tale of heartbreak.
Suddenly, my passport felt a lot less powerful
A writer who fell in love with another woman while travelling wonders if the world is actually becoming more welcoming for LGBTQ+ travellers.
Gwinganna Retreat: Wellness and luxury in Queensland's Gold Coast
A stay at Australasia’s largest health retreat.
Paddling the Rangitīkei River is a white-knuckle experience
With the roar of the water nearly drowning out his voice, our guide explains that we have two options. We can walk our boat through the rapid, safely avoiding the jagged rocks. Or we can paddle through it — a challenge that carries with it a high likelihood of submersion in the icy water or, worse, head injury.
Exhilarating Cape Brett Track multi-day walk not for faint-hearted
The poetic would describe the 16.5km Cape Brett Track as "undulating." The pragmatic would describe it as "unrelenting."
The art of forest bathing in Whirinaki
One of New Zealand's newest tour operators, its forest bathing experience takes walkers deep into the Whirinaki Forest, one of the world's last prehistoric rainforests, with towering totara, kahikatea and rimu trees that are estimated to be up to 1000 years old.
Building a legacy in Hokianga: Footprints of Kupe
Set on the edges of the Hokianga Harbour in Opononi—where Kupe spent 40 years of his life—the $9.6 million tourism attraction is dedicated to telling his tale. But make no mistake; Manea is not a museum.
Wild New Zealand is perfect for tramping (that’s Kiwi for “hiking”)
Thanks to the country’s extensive network of affordable backcountry huts, New Zealand’s natural beauty is surprisingly accessible.
What it’s like to be in New Zealand right now
I’m a Canadian in New Zealand. In March 2020, when the border closure was announced, my partner and I had less than a day to decide where we would live.
Craftwork: Jade carving and blacksmithing on NZ's West Coast
Within 30 minutes of my arrival, I'm expected to pound a piece of red hot steel on an anvil. Into what shape? I'm not entirely sure.
enRoute: Auckland City Guide
Lord of the Rings may have put New Zealand on the tourism map, but its biggest city is a far cry from Middle Earth.