Kellie Paxian
Kellie Paxian
9 Powerful Transformative Travel Stories That Inspire
By Tonya FitzpatrickThe greatest gift that travel affords us is the power to transform our lives. Travel is like an elixir for the soul. A single trip can change your life by giving you the space to embark on an inner journey towards personal growth and self-reflection. Read more
The World Transformative
The magic behind the tourist’s Paris
By Kellie PaxianParis is polarizing. You either love it or you hate it. It’s either cliché or it’s charming. Read more
France Off the Beaten Path
How travelling responsibly can help preserve our planet
By Audrey LimHere’s some food for thought. We’re now in an era in which human activity is the dominant influence on our climate and the environment. Scary, I know. Read more
Oceania Sustainability
The Risk of Rabies is Real: Here’s What Travellers Need to Know
By Melissa HobsonWhile rabies occurs in more than 150 countries and territories and causes around 59,000 deaths worldwide each year, many travellers don’t fully understand the risks. Read more
Asia Health & Wellness Insights
The Magnetism of the Polar Regions: Voyaging through the Arctic and Antarctic
By Alicia-Rae LightMaybe it’s the cold bite of the wind on your cheeks as you trek across the Arctic tundra in the remote Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, discovering pristine landscapes of craggy mountains and glaciers surrounded by the glistening Arctic Ocean, making you feel alive. Possibly it’s the sound (and unmistakable smell) … Read more Read more
The World Off the Beaten Path Sustainability
Traveling with small footprints: A guide to eco-tourism
By Chelsea WiersmaEco-tourism has been rapidly growing in popularity over recent years. There are now eco-friendly stores, eco-lodges, vegan restaurants, and sustainably made products in almost every major travel destination. It is the responsibility of travelers to be mindful of their impact on the environment and make informed decisions while exploring our … Read more Read more
The World Eco-tourism Sustainability
Best LGBTQ+ Family-Friendly Destinations to Visit This Summer
By Bea KrasnerAs travel opens up again, summer vacation mode is in full force, so we’re looking towards places that are inclusive and welcoming of each and every traveller. We have created a list of top LGBTQ+ destinations to visit this summer that are fun for the whole family. Read more
The World Family Travel LGBTQ
Welcoming the Return of the Sun to Lake Titicaca
By Renee AlexanderOur winter welcome to Bolivia wasn’t exactly warm. For Americans, the visa requirements are extensive. Read more
Central and South America Religious Travel Events & Festivals
Best Travel Meals for Your Next Hotel Stay
By Cara SieraEating in new and exciting places — and experiencing unfamiliar flavors — has always been a highlight of my travels. But on long trips, dining out every meal can become taxing and expensive, and when you’re staying in a hotel, there isn’t always a way to prepare your own food … Read more Read more
The World Health & Wellness Food & Drink
Huntsville before it Became Rocket City
By Kathleen WallsThe world knows Huntsville, Alabama as Rocket City. Sure, it’s fun to visit the Space and Rocket Center, but there is another older part of Huntsville that is well worth a visit. You can step back to the place where Alabama first became a state; its constitution was ratified in … Read more Read more
United States History
Exploring the history and heritage of the Clayoquot Sound
By Sara PerilloWhy do certain experiences resonate with us the way they do? I spent a single day kayaking around the Clayoquot Sound – such an insignificant amount of time – and yet the experience was Read more
Canada Nature & Outdoors
Glacier National Park: A beautiful place with an ugly history
By Ali WundermanIt’s been a tough summer living right next to Glacier National Park. With international borders closed to U.S. travelers, Americans have set their sights on road tripping the national parks, especially in places of low population density, and by extension low COVID-19 cases. Read more
United States History Social Responsibility
What a snack from southern Spain tells you about religious persecution
By David PopeI was eating my favourite sandwich in a tapas bar in Seville when my mind was blown. Read more
Spain Religious Travel Food & Drink History
Three Desert Gardens to Visit near Phoenix
By Breana JohnsonWhen you think “Phoenix,” you probably picture a city surrounded by desolate wilderness. Tourists rarely arrive with a list of gardens on their itinerary. However, you may be surprised to learn that the Valley of the Sun offers many gorgeous garden experiences! Read more
United States Nature & Outdoors
The Tiny Caribbean Museum That Inspired the Jurassic Park Franchise
By Cara SieraThe science fiction that binds Jurassic Park’s storyline together is that dinosaur DNA could be extracted from mosquitos and other biting insects preserved in amber. Read more
Caribbean and Atlantic Off the Beaten Path