The World of Street Food

What's the quintessential street food? Fresh squeezed orange juice in Morocco, piping hot roasted chestnuts in Spain and genuine Quebec poutine, complete with squeaky cheese, are just a few of the classic street foods covered in this piece.

For Glenfiddich.

Outdoor Adentures

As the Outdoor Adventure Expert, my beat covered everything from malaria vaccinations to bear attacks. On a safer note, I explored family-friendly vacation options, including rafting in Colorado, dude ranching in Montana and even tree-climbing in Atlanta. And yes, these are "safer."

For Nomadik.com

Culinary Tourism

I eat my way through several states, including Michigan and Wisconsin where I encounter the Eco-friendly Washington Island Hotel with its rescued brick oven, sample some fruit flavoured beers, meet a chef who hangs with Mario Batali, and discover why it's worth the drive to Tapawingo.

For Accidental Hedonist.

Amelia Island Plantation Resort

In this feature article, I visit Florida's eco-friendly Amelia Island Plantation Resort. With horseback riding, nature trails, a bird sanctuary, Segway rides and an organic spa, there's something for everyone -- all under a canopy of green trees.

For Stone Magazine.

Snowboarding at 40

I take my first snowboarding lesson -- at the age of 40+ -- at Mont Tremblant in Quebec. Who knew dance lessons would come in handy on the bunny hills? In a modified plie, I inch my way down the slope but not in the direction intended.

For Nomadik.com.

Adirondack Trek

In this five-part travel piece, I risk bodily harm on the bobsled run at Whiteface, mush with a team of huskies in record-breaking cold weather, suggest family-friendly winter Olympic options, meet the Candy man and get charmed by a one-eared cat while breakfasting at Chair 6. No wonder I was tired when I got home.

For Nomadik.com.

Picture Perfect Elora

The picturesque village of Elora, Ontario takes centre stage in this travel feature. With heritage buildings, a gorge and steep hills, this Canadian tourist town could be in Europe. Little wonder it's a popular location for movie shoots. The giveaway? Butter tarts on every menu.

As a special add-on, I profile local restaurateur Alex Sgroi, a Swiss-trained chef who helped build Toronto's restaurant scene.

For Edible Toronto.

Paris in the Spring

This travel memoir is a tale of love and backpacking gone wrong, when I spend the night in a Paris train station and meet someone who may or may not be helping me.

For Cahoots.