Welcome to EXPEDITIONIST, a local online magazine on conscious travel, conversations, and culture. We hope you enjoy your stay!
While traditional game drives through National parks and forests are the preferred choice to view these majestic creatures, there are some amazing alternatives to the game drive experience. Find out more here.
From hiking the Sun Gate at Machu Picchu in Peru to scaling the glacial mountain ranges of Huayna Potosi Bolivia to hang gliding over the beaches and hills of Rio de Janeiro, this list of adventure travel excursions are sure to move you to do something awesome on your next trip to South America.
Everywhere you turn, travellers of all shapes and sizes surround you. Some are the budget backpackers, some are the tour travellers, and some are somewhere in between. For a newbie explorer, discovering which type of travel suits you best can be challenging so we put a pros & cons list together to help you find you way.
For those who enjoy all things 'out of the ordinary', chances are one of those creature comforts has to be seeking out trendy, alternative places to stay while visiting a new place. Enter: Shipping Container Hotels.
We all have needs and we all have to buy certain things now and then, so why not feel good about the purchases you make, whether they're for something you need-a toothbrush, or towel-or something you want-a bracelet, beach towel or phone case. Help keep our oceans, rivers, lake and forests beautiful and clean by supporting brands that do the same.
Christmas markets, and gluhwein, and trinkets, oh my! If you’re a big fan of the holidays, these 5 European cities are just what you need this holiday season to bring on laughter, good tidings, and cheer! Even if you’re not a fan of holiday makers and craft markets, there are plenty of other things to do that will leave you feeling festive!
Responsible tourism is a term that’s been around longer than you may think, but what does it actually mean? A company that supports and encourages sustainable business practices is one way to define it. Another could be centred around an individual’s responsibility to travel in an environmentally friendly way. However you choose to define it, these 3 companies have got it right. Which one speaks to you the most?
As a backpacker, do you prefer to travel by train or by plane to get to your next next destination? Both get you from A to B, but there’s something to be said for taking a train instead of flying. Read on for our thoughts on the subject.
Romanian Friend Founder Marius Iliescu joins us here to share some of Romania’s wonderful (and lesser known) cultural gems. Read on to see what he recommends for would-be travellers coming to this gorgeous European country.
Mongolia has some amazing natural landscapes to share with the world, though many people often pass over it in place of other countries. If you’re a fan of getting out in the great outdoors and you love animals, try this excursion for a truly unique experience.
Often the process of getting tattooed can be anything from a cultural experience to a rite of passage and is a very personal experience for each individual, especially if the type of tattoo you get has one of these historical and cultural heritages attached to it.
Are you a lover of boutique hotels? Look no further. From the beautiful island landscapes of Sri Lanka’s southern coast to the sun-soaked shores of the Dominican Republic, we’ve got 5 fantastic boutique hotels you’re sure to love.
Our friends over at Four Rabbit came to together with us to bring you our list of the top 10 must-haves for ever conscious traveller, whether you’re a fan of eco-luxury, or just want to spend your hard earned dollars on a brand that gives back to the environment. Read on for more.
Exploring the globe doesn’t always mean finding the next sun-soaked beach or tropical oasis. These 5 places in the Northern Hemisphere are sure to spark you winter wanderlust, just like they did for us.
Travelling off the beaten path can give you a better understanding of the cultural flavour of a place, and these 5 places are no exception. See our picks for the best kept travel secrets inside.
If you love reading as much as we do (in paperback or hardcover, not on a kindle), then hop on down to your nearest bookstore or co-op and grab yourself one (or all) of these great recommendations to spark some adventure and excitement into your workweek blues.
