Canadian Geographic
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Robin Esrock visits the British Virgin Islands in search of pirate lore, Caribbean sunsets and a greener future for cruising
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Robin Esrock’s Journalist Portfolio
View as a gridLook, mom, a mummy! A family journey through Egypt’s ancient history
Canadian Geographic
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Robin Esrock reports on a bucket list family adventure in Cairo, Egypt and down the Nile
An off-grid snowmobile adventure in Central Ontario
Canadian Geographic
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Speed up, tune out and escape the city on an unforgettable snowmobile safari near Algonquin Provincial Park
The Bucket Listed Gift Guide
Canadian Geographic
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Experienced world traveller and writer Robin Esrock helps you stuff your favourite adventurer’s stocking with epic gifts
Belize from above and below — plus scuba diving with kids!
Canadian Geographic
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Discovering beauty and resilience on the world’s second-largest barrier reef
If Prince Harry can conquer the skeleton, you can too
Canadian Geographic
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Robin Esrock heads to Whistler to tick the world’s fastest sliding track off his Canadian bucket list with a special appearance from Olympic champion Jon Montgomery
More than just theme parks: exploring Orlando’s blind spots
Canadian Geographic
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It may be the Theme Park Capital of the World, but there is plenty of adventure in Orlando beyond the amusement parks
The cultural spectacle of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
Canadian Geographic
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Experiencing the world's largest carnival during a week of celebration, social unity, parades, colourful fashion and of course, partying
Chasing storms and shipwrecks on the Oregon Coast
Canadian Geographic
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Offering something for everyone, this 584-kilometre wind-swept shoreline is packed with historical sites, isolated beaches, quiet seaside towns and more
Creating legacies on Costa Rica’s Pacuare River
Canadian Geographic
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The ultimate rainforest retreat complete with eco-adventures, hands-on education and adrenaline-inducing activities amidst tropical jungle scenery
Staring down a saltwater crocodile
Canadian Geographic
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Up close and personal with the man-eaters of Australia’s Northern Territory in the infamous Cage of Death
A High-Tech Sailing League Wants to Introduce Yacht Racing to a New Generation
MONTECRISTO Maagazine
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SailGP yachts scream across the water at 80 kilometres per hour on high-tech carbon-fibre foils, offering high-stakes drama and dazzling prize money.
Arctic Watch: a stay in the world’s most northerly eco-lodge
Canadian Geographic
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A uniquely Canadian bucket list adventure featuring wildlife encounters, cultural history and custom-built experiences.
Rev your Adventure Engine in Rotorua - The Great Global Bucket List
globalbucketlist.com
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Rotorua. The name sounds like a machine designed to trim the weeds of boredom. It means "Second Lake" in Maori, a quiet town surrounded by stunning geothermal geysers, forests and crystal lakes. Kiwis are widely known to love jumping, sliding, biking, swinging, rolling, falling, just about everything-ing, and visitors to Rotorua are invited to join them on the ride.
My travels: Robin Esrock in Canada
The Guardian
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When you're constantly hopping between different cultures (I host a television travel show), it's easy to put your foot in it. Recently, I rudely laughed at a friend when he told me that a bar in Canada's Yukon Territory served the most disgusting drink in the world.
What to expect from a tour of Iceland | escape.com.au
Escape Australia
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Destinations often fail to live up to the imagination, especially that of two professional travellers who, between them, have visited just about every country on earth. My buddy Pat and I put a lot of pressure on Iceland to deliver on its reputation and, with active volcanoes, geothermal plants and exploding geysers, Iceland is under enough pressure already.
Still, there are few countries as fabled as Iceland. The second-largest island in Europe and the world's youngest country straddles two continental plates, resulting in constant seismic activity and remarkable scenic beauty. Within minutes of our leaving the capital of Reykjavik, the countryside turns into a wasteland of gnarled volcanic rock carpeted in bright-green moss.
Cat Skiing in BC: The Best Runs of Your Life - The Great Canadian Bucket List
canadianbucketlist.com
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Cat Skiing, for those not in the know, does not involve cats actually skiing (although they would be adorable). Instead, it refers to a snow-cat, also known as a snow grader, customized to operate as your own private ski chair. Cat Skiing, therefore, refers to the unadulterated bucket list experience of riding a snow groomer to the top of a mountain, and then skiing down on virgin powder. There are no line-ups, lift operators with Australian accents, or annoying kids screaming up behind you. What you do get is unlimited fresh tracks, unbelievable scenery, hoot-hollering glades, wide alpine bowls and the pinnacle of what snow sport can offer. It’s been a week, and my head is still stuck in the mountains outside of Smithers, BC.
Volcano of youth
The (Toronto) Star
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Add milk and sugar and it's something Willy Wonka might have dreamed up. About an hour's drive from the resort town of Cartagena lies a natural phenomenon known as Volcan de Lodo, a volcano with thick, mineral-rich mud bubbling in its crater. For three decades, domestic tourists have been visiting this mud volcano, and with Cartagena becoming a stop for major cruise lines, it's about to see a lot more foreign bodies smeared, splashed and absolutely covered in gorgeous, goopy black mud.
Is Canada on the cusp of a tourism enlightenment?
Canadian Geographic
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What tourism’s shift to sustainability, reconciliation and regeneration means for the rest of us
Wendake – Illuminating the past, present and future of Indigenous tourism
Canadian Geographic
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Warriors emerge as shadows from the pencil-straight palisades, disappearing into the dark amid drumbeats, cries and echoes. A colourful origin of life story is retold against a screen of solid rock, while spirit animals appear between the trees. There’s a chill in the breeze and the stars are bright enough to appear part of the show. We’re on an hour-long, 1.2-kilometre-long evening stroll into the forests of Wendake, Que., bedazzled by the sounds, lights and spectacle of Onhwa’ Lumina. Amazed by the vision and ambition of the Huron-Wendat Nation too.
A Carbon-Neutral Family Roadtrip in Quebec
cangeotravel.ca
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Any good road trip brings the opportunity of discovery: what will you see, taste and experience? Who will you meet? Will your travelling companions love it, or drive you up the wall? To which I add: Can an electric vehicle get you where you need to go?
Summer in Quebec City - The Great Canadian Bucket List
canadianbucketlist.com
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Old Quebec City is humming with a tangible sense of post-pandemic joie de vivre. The capital doesn’t need UNESCO World Heritage Site status to affirm its uniqueness. It’s plain to see once you walk or drive through the old city’s stone gates. “Welcome to Europe!” I tell my kids, who are old enough to know that we’re not actually in Europe, but young enough to believe that we fell through a wormhole and popped up somewhere in medieval France. Especially with the New France Festival in full swing. Costumed re-enactors roam about the narrow cobblestone streets, framed by architecture you won’t find anywhere else in North America.
Renting a Harley Davidson in Canada
cangeotravel.ca
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Picture this: You're riding a Harley Davidson down an endless highway, clad in a black leather jacket that only looks good on a Harley Davidson. There's enough juice in your 1760cc motorbike to power a small village, but you're cruising at the speed limit, shoulders relaxed, inhaling the forest breeze and salty air. You’re not into big risks, high speed, or obnoxious exhaust growls. You don’t own a motorcycle, you’re not into the biker sub-culture, and you can barely tell forks from a fuel tank. But you love being immersed in landscapes, you love to explore, and you love a good road trip adventure.
Riding a Harley Davidson down an endless highway to the soundtrack of rolling thunder has an allure that crackles the imagination. At least, it crackles mine. Unwilling to spend thousands of dollars on a seasonal motorbike, it’s a bucket list dream. How do we tick this one off?
Full disclosure from a first-time cruiser
Vancouver Sun
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My first cruise ship experience left me ...wondering why I've been holding back all these years." Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Cruises always seemed like something other people do, even if it is millions of people, repeatedly.