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.
Welcome to EXPEDITIONIST, a local online magazine on conscious travel, conversations, and culture. We hope you enjoy your stay!
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.
When you think of Cancun, you may automatically associate the city with ultra fancy resorts, perfectly manicured white sand beaches, and bottomless margaritas, but that’s not the real Cancun. One of the greatest ways to experience Cancun like a local with to stay in the heart of the city, away from the resorts. See where we stayed and the experiences we shared with others.
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.
Meet Shondra Martin: lover of immersive travel, epic hikes, and helping others through responsible and conscious tourism. Read on to see what she has to say on the subject.
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.
Portrait photography is arguably one of the most impactful forms of photography, so when we came across Omar Read’s series of ‘Holy Faces Personified’, we had to share them with you.
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.
If you’re like us than we know you’ll enjoy these playful and vibrant works of art. Ukrainian Art Studio OUUM takes mixed media to another prismatic level. Feast your eyes on more inside.
Facing your fears can be scary, especially if they are those big, life-changing, drop everything and go type fears. No one likes doing it, but there are those that can’t stand being where they are anymore, so much so that are have to face them in order to live the life they want. These are some of my personal fears and how I managed to overcome them.
Interactive, visually stimulating, brightly coloured works of art? What's not to love? Find out why we love Peter Dahmen’s pop-up creations inside.
Forget Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Koh Phi Phi, and Koh Phangan. Tonsai Beach on the shores of mainland Krabi is where you need to be. See where you stayed and why we fell in love with the tranquility and peacefulness of this rock climber’s paradise.
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.
Brent Weber is a true EXPEDITIONIST in every sense of the word. He quit his job to try out the van-life with his life partner Cass. Together, they make up the epic people-loving empowerment duo ‘The Dharma Collective’. See what Brent has to say on living your truth and going through life with purpose.
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.
One night in Bangkok and the world’s your oyster… Ok so we know it’s cliché to want to sing that at the top of your lungs (go ahead, we did!), but when you’re done belting out the tune, take a stab at this list for a chance to see as much of Bangkok as you can in 24 hours.
Local Vancouverite Johanna Read--travel writer, photographer and sustainable tourist--has ample amounts of wondrous content to share, from responsible travel practices to best local places to grab a bite and everything in between.
Global citizen and feminist advocate Amarachi Chukwu discusses with us what it was like growing up in different all over world and how they have shaped her as woman.
Akosua Afriyie-Kumi had a vision: to help the local woman in her village in Ghana get access to education and empowerment through the art of raffia pot-bag making. Read more on this amazing woman and her social enterprise making statements all across Africa, Europe and the UK.