Welcome to EXPEDITIONIST, a local online magazine on conscious travel, conversations, and culture. We hope you enjoy your stay!
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Sri Lanka is one of the most beautiful and underrated countries in Asia, but it is one that needs to be on every explorer’s bucket list. See our top list of cultural gems in the northern part of the country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Montreal has always been one my favourite Canadian cities, and there’s plenty of reasons why. Read on to find out more about all those bucket list items you need to cross off while on a 3-day micro trip to this great city.
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.
