Fantastic fjords: a journey through Greenland with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions
Waking up every morning onboard the National Geographic Resolution was always something pleasantly different. It might have been the sounds of the ice cracking against the ship, the midnight sun peeking through my window, or the captain announcing whale sightings. Once the blinds were open, I was presented with a view of Greenland that felt […]
OFFSHORE Travel Magazine’s fall issue is out now!
OFFSHORE Travel Magazine, the luxury consumer publication from Baxter Media, has released its fall 2024 issue. Distributed in print to subscribers via the Globe and Mail, OFFSHORE features the best in travel writing, from new hotel openings and luxury stays, to mini city guides and one-of-a-kind adventures in sought-after destinations around the world. is about […]
London calling: A night at Westminster’s five-star boutique hotel, The Londoner
It’s not usually the loo that’s the first thing that catches my attention when entering a hotel room, but this one quite literally took me by surprise. Before slipping into the plush robe and slippers that I hoped were waiting for me in the closet, I grabbed my phone to capture a video of my […]
Beyond the Blue Hole: Exploring Ambergris Caye, Belize
Forget what you saw in Steven Spielberg’s cult thriller Jaws. Just because you’re going to a place with a daunting name like Shark Ray Alley doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get into the water upon arrival. Even though there will be sharks…lots of sharks. After an unforgettable time spotting stingrays, turtles and all kinds of tropical […]
What to see, where to stay and what to eat in Bangkok, Thailand
My first night in Bangkok, I felt a bit like Leonardo DiCaprio’s backpacker character, Richard, in the hit thriller The Beach. As non-stop neon lights glared and English karaoke hits blared; tuk-tuks and taxis zipped and zoomed and tourists crowded the sidewalks down below, clamouring for deep-fried pork skins, chicken and even banana, I sat […]
Rethink the drink: 15 of the best canned mocktails for summer
Back in 2023, Health Canada proposed new guidelines for alcohol intake, based on a series of recommendations by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA). The report concluded that to reduce some of the harms associated with alcohol intake, Canadians should consume no more than two alcoholic drinks per week. And while cutting […]
Meet the fifth generation Hawaiian family who are changing chocolate
“I’d like to introduce you to a dear friend of mine. He’s very intelligent, he’s highly evolved, he’s handsome and delicious and very shy,” tour guide Alexandria Webster said mischievously. “Friends, this is Theo.” Partially expecting an eligible bachelor to come sauntering around the foliage of the 46-acre Lydgate Farms in Kapaa, Kaua’i, we quickly […]
Here’s what it’s like diving with whale sharks in La Paz, Mexico
As the boat skimmed across the water, a massive shadow rose from the depths below. “Shark! Shark!” Cristian yelled, and cut the engine. Moments later, an ominous, black dorsal fin sliced through the surface. Seated on the edge of the boat, I fumbled for my mouthpiece and adjusted my snorkel mask. Then, taking a final […]
Inside the Italian town that gave us Parmesan cheese
On a trip to the grocery store the other day, I found myself standing in the pasta aisle. Stocked between the packages of linguine and penne, rigatoni and fusilli, and hovering above exorbitant rows of pre-mixed jars of pasta sauce, were an army of plastic shakers, crammed with Parmesan cheese. Grabbing one, I rolled the […]
Luxury motels are trending—but should you book a stay?
Boutique motels, with their modest room count, old school hospitality and all-around affordability are an ideal choice for travellers from all walks of life. A few years ago, if you’d told me that I would be willingly spending my weekend at a motel, I probably would have laughed. If countless road trips across Canada—and one […]