Roam & Explore

“I’m going to Jordan”. Those few words that I shared before I left for the Middle East seemed simple enough to me, but shocked more...

Let’s be real. Travel seems more and more daunting with each passing day. Even the locations that appear “safe” are being attacked, and...

2016 was a big and busy year for me. I travelled a lot, primarily for work, but still managed to make it to some incredible places. This...

Many of us sit down at this time of year to draw up our wishlists for gifts, the presents we hope to see when we unwrap the boxes under...

Quebec City is still, hands down, one of my favorite places in Canada (and the world). It's so charming, European, quaint and oh so very...

Ever since I can remember, I've been making choices that break me out of my comfort zone. Perhaps it's because I can't sit still for too...

In a couple of days I am headed to the Riveria Maya, Mexico for a destination wedding. As many of you know, all-inclusives and resorts areno

On the way home from Alaska, my colleague and I decided to break up the journey with a quick stopover in Seattle. Not knowing more about Sea

The Adventure Travel World Summit hosted 850 delegates ranging from operators, tourism boards and media in Alaska this past week. It was...

This will be the first of many posts on this gorgeous area of the US. I worked for two years with an adventure travel company that focused s

I am headed on a true adventure - a trip to Alaska! Although this trip is primarily for work - it's an Adventure Travel Conference, I...

Long-haul flights suck. Especially in economy. You're trapped in a tin can for seemingly endless hours with little space, cramped...

I think I was probably around 12 years old when I read a book where one of the characters took a road trip along Route 66. I barely knew...

Cruise ship life seems glamorous and exciting. A new country every day! Living on a luxury liner with constant parties and delectable...

Welcome to Roam + Explore! This is my little place on the interweb – Roam + Explore. This site came about after a 10-year hiatus from...

Traveling to India can be a daunting thought. Its portrayal in film, television and even photos can make you feel so foreign and so out...

After many years of back and forth, packing has become much more streamlined for me. Here are my carry-on essentials: For starters, I...

France is one of my favourite countries in the entire world. Every time I am lucky enough to return to this incredible place, I am...

New York City can often be an overwhelming place. There is so much to do, and not always enough time to do it all. If it’s your first...

When people learn that I work in the travel industry, most of them ask me “where is the favourite place that you’ve ever been?”. It’s...