I’m an award-winning travel and food writer, and a member of both the Society for American Travel Writers (SATW) the Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC). I’m also the Communications Director for a BC-based non-profit organization.
For samples of my writing, please click on the images and/or links below. More writing samples are available upon request.
Bylines:
Lonely Planet | Travel + Leisure | Afar | Conde Nast Traveler | Fodor’s Travel |The Globe & Mail | Canadian Geographic | Air Canada enRoute | Food & Wine | Wine Enthusiast |Toronto Star | Chatelaine | Zoomer Magazine | Essence Magazine |Tripadvisor | CAA Magazine | Bon Appetit | Relais & Chateaux Instants Magazine | Four Seasons Magazine | Huffington Post | Matador Network | WestJet Magazine | Global News | Montecristo | NUVO | Vancouver Sun & Province newspapers | Western Living | BC Living | Canadian Traveller | Explore | Ensemble Vacations | Roadtrippers | Birding Magazine | Vancouver Is Awesome| Daily Hive | VITA | USA Today | Here Magazine | Nations Magazine | Autotrader | BCAA Magazine | Trip Savvy | BOLD Magazine | Vancouver Magazine | Dreamscapes Magazine | Virtuoso | Escapism | Detour Magazine (Miami Herald)
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MOST RECENT:
Fodor’s Travel
I Went to Quebec City in Pursuit of the Perfect Poutine. I Found Something Better.
Beyond Gorilla Trekking: I Went to Rwanda to Connect With My African Roots
The Globe & Mail
The ultimate guide to Hong Kong’s famous filming sites
Food & Wine
Some of the Caribbean’s Best Cuisine Is Hiding in Sint Maarten’s Street Food Stalls
Canadian Geographic
The Essential Itinerary: Quebec City with kids
Lonely Planet
My latest Lonely Planet guidebooks
My latest Lonely Planet digital articles
MORE WORK
Lonely Planet
Seeing Polar Bears: An Arctic Safari in Churchill (Lonely Planet Italy)
8 essential Vancouver experiences to add to your itinerary
6 best beaches in Vancouver for sunbathing, playing sports, and soaking up city views
Getting around in Vancouver: How to see the city’s best sights, with or without a car
Canada on a budget: where to stay, eat, and play for less
12 best natural wonders in Canada
15 best places to visit in Canada
12 things locals want you to know before you travel to Canada
7 amazing things to do in Vancouver with kids
Top neighbourhoods to explore in Vancouver
Vancouver’s most amazing city parks
14 Great Things To Do In Canada With Kids
First-timer’s guide to the Galapagos Islands
Travel + Leisure
The 15 best hotels in Vancouver
20 best things to do in Vancouver
Afar
Conde Nast Traveler
The Best Airbnbs in Vancouver, From a Floating Home to a Chic Studio
Best vacation rentals in Whistler for an epic ski trip
Fodor’s Travel
I Went to Quebec City in Pursuit of the Perfect Poutine. I Found Something Better.
Beyond Gorilla Trekking: I Went to Rwanda to Connect With My African Roots
This US Rainforest is an Accessible Alternative to Costa Rica’s Jungles
The Globe & Mail
The ultimate guide to Hong Kong’s famous filming sites
Discover what makes Hong Kong a world-class arts destination
Come get pampered: The most unique spas and wellness experiences in Hong Kong
Don’t skip Kigali before heading out on a Rwandan gorilla trek
Why Hong Kong’s Wine & Dine Festival should be on your bucket list
These unmatched experiences prove Hong Kong is all about luxury
A tour led by mountain goats offers a new way to explore the Swiss Alps
Beyond the bushfires: New experiences emerge as South Australian regions are revitalized
An outdoor tequila tasting in Jalisco, Mexico, is true luxury
Hidden Canada: 2021 Guide to undiscovered gems and experiences
Immerse yourself in local culture with these Indigenous-led walking tours
How to keep the vacation high going when you get back
How to save money on your next road trip
Zoomer Magazine
I Got Up Close With Gorillas in Rwanda (print)
Adventures Shared, From Touring Iceland in a Wheelchair to Encounters With Gorillas in Rwanda (online)
Tripadvisor
How to plan a multi-family trip abroad
A first-timer’s guide to Australia’s Kangaroo Island
How to be a responsible traveler this summer
Chatelaine Magazine
3 Globetrotting Books To Add To Your Fall Reading List
Canada’s Best Winter Festivals (P.11)
I Never Really Considered My Racial Identity Until I Started Travelling
Canadian Geographic
The Essential Itinerary: Quebec City with kids
Roasting resilience: Nadine Umutoni’s coffee mission from genocide to giving back
Malaysian Chef Alex Chen makes Vancouver’s Michelin list
California roll creator Chef Tojo celebrates 50 years in Canada with a must-try menu
Savouring the sips and sights in Sechelt
Bigfoot emerges in BC’s Harrison Hot Springs
Air Canada EnRoute Magazine
Canada’s Coolest New Art Exhibits
Canada’s Best Glamping Spots (P.68-69)
How Canadian Families Can Travel More Safely During a Pandemic
Food & Wine
Some of the Caribbean’s Best Cuisine Is Hiding in Sint Maarten’s Street Food Stalls
How to Experience Canada’s Coolest, Food-Filled Suburb, Including a Self-Guided Dumpling Trail
The World’s Next Great Food Cities: Surrey, BC
6 Unexpected Cocktails for Cheese Lovers
Essence Magazine
The Waiting Game – Airport Lounges
Wine Enthusiast
Where to wine and dine in Whistler
Bon Appetit
This Collapsible Bowl Is The Fastest Route To Perfect Popcorn
Toronto Star
Past the pier: Where to eat, drink, and shop in Santa Monica
Escape with a wintry weekend in Tofino
Matador Network
The Largest Asian Night Market Outside of Asia is in Richmond, BC. Here’s How to Plan Your Trip
Detour Magazine (Miami Herald/Charlotte Observer)
Connection with community and culture on a solo trip to Santa Monica
Tundra trek: Searching for polar bears on a Canadian subarctic safari
WestJet Magazine
Visit North America’s First Indigenous Winery
Where To Eat And Drink In Richmond, BC
Explore Magazine
New Year, New Adventures: Explore’s Contributors Share Their Plans for 2022
Hiking with Kids: 5 Fun, Easy, Family-Friendly Games To Play On The Trail
Mario Rigby: Inspired By A Superhero, Paddling For Change (print, page 27-28)
20 Cozy Winter Cottages With Hot Tubs To Rent In BC
5 of the Best Snowshoeing Spots Near Vancouver That You Can Get to Without a Car
5 best Fall hikes in Vancouver that you can get to without a car
Diversity Outdoors: 8 BIPOC Adventurers Share Their Stories
MONTECRISTO Magazine
Women working from home are embracing natural hair. Will corporate Canada catch up?
At Sula, Two Vancouver Restauranteurs Return To Their South Indian Roots
How I Overcame My Fear to Canoe in the Dark
An intimate picnic in a lava tube In Central Oregon
BOLD Traveller (also in print)
Is Bad Ragaz the Ultimate Wellness Destination in Switzerland?
CAA Magazine
Canada’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Dreamscapes Magazine
Santa Monica: LA’s Best-Kept Secret
Hear the call of the wild? Clayoquot Sound beckons
Escapism
Eating my way through Hong Kong’s Food Scene
Virtuoso
How to sled, ski, and sip your way across Canada
Best things to do in Vancouver in every season
Here Magazine
Finding Reconnection Through Solo Travel in Vancouver
Huffington Post
I’m Mixed Race and Have White Parents. Here’s What My Hair Taught Me About My Culture
Global News
Why it’s so Important to Recognize Kamala Harris as a Woman of Mixed Race
Relais & Chateaux Instants Magazine
Turn Up The Heat! Romantic Escapes That Will Keep You Hot (Literally)
Four Seasons Magazine
A Piece of the World at Home: The Lure of Legend
The Vancouver Sun/Province
Chef Tojo shares his sushi secrets as he celebrates 50 years in Canada
Make Parksville your outdoor playground
10 sun-drenched patios on the Sunshine Coast
Riviera Maya invites you to bring the kids and grandma too
Hike and seek: 5 family-friendly hikes along the Sea-to-Sky Highway
Groundbreaking cheese and chocolate artisans add new flavours to Barbados
Surprise your sweetie with a romantic weekend in Victoria
5 reasons to add Baden-Baden, Germany to your travel bucket list
3 ways to explore Mexico with kids this winter
Daily Hive (Canada)
Choose your own adventure: Four ways to do Disney
4 delicious ways to eat and drink your way through Puerto Vallarta
Birding Magazine (American Birding Association)
Close Encounters With The Cahow (Bermuda Petrel)
Western Living
Weekend Getaway: Bond Over Local Brews and Sky-High Views in Sechelt
Trip Savvy
Where To Go in 2020 (Best For Brunch: Victoria, B.C.)
NUVO Magazine
Sip, savour, and save the bees in BC
BC Living
Rediscover Scottsdale: New Ways to Play and Stay
Live it Up in Langley This Summer
10 Spring Break Adventures Close To Home
Shawnigan Lake: Where To Stay, Eat, and Play
Explore These Hideaways In Harrison Hot Springs
Beyond the Boat: The Best Way to Experience the Galapagos Islands
Find and feast: Bermuda’s best hidden food spots
Where to get your foodie fix at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf
How to eat like a Bajan in Barbados
Rediscover Seattle this season
5 reasons to venture to Ventura
Romance and relaxation at Sparkling Hill Resort
From coast to clouds: Kauai’s must-see sights
From farm to feast: Where to eat like a local on Oahu
Wander through the hidden wonders of Western Texas
Pass the pupus: A taste of Maui’s culinary scene
Wine down with a weekend getaway to McMinnville Oregon
Pedals, pints, and pampering in Portland, Oregon
7 ways to enjoy a spring weekend in Whistler with kids
Explore your way through San Diego in 3 days
Dig into the Gibsons food scene like a local
10 reasons to stop putting off your trip to Disneyland
Where to enjoy nature and namaste on Bowen Island
5 things to do at Big White Ski Resort (besides ski)
Vancouver Is Awesome
Save your summer with these one-tank road trips from Vancouver
Your guide to the city’s best summer day camps
What you need to know about getting a passport for your kids in Vancouver right now
Spring Break getaway ideas for procrastinating parents
Free, fun things to do in Metro Vancouver this Family Day weekend (rain or shine)
How to cope with working from home with kids this winter
Where to go for a last-minute getaway with kids – without crossing the border
VITA Magazine
Afro Picks – The Status Of Ethnic Hair Styling In The Lower Mainland
Nations Magazine
Autotrader
What should you do with your old car tires?
Research Money Magazine
BC shows how tire treads can reduce their environmental footprint
EDITORIAL (PRINT):
I’ve written for various print magazines and newspapers, including the Globe & Mail, Vancouver Sun & Province newspapers, enRoute magazine, WestJet magazine, Chatelaine, BOLD magazine, Canadian Traveller magazine, and others, and I was a contributing writer for the North Shore Foodie book.
You can also visit this link to read the full articles that I’ve written for various print publications.
OTHER EDITORIAL (ONLINE):
Roadtrippers:Trap doors and trinkets: The history behind Mystery Castle, a whimsical castle come to life in the Arizona desert
BC Living – Travel Writer
Real Weddings Magazine – Featured Wedding
Vancouver Magazine – YWCA Announces 2018 Women of Distinction Awards Nominees
BOOKS:
Contributing Author – Lonely Planet Guidebooks
Contributing Writer – Canada’s Best New Cookbook
Contributing Writer – The North Shore Foodie Book
Book Editor – Playlist Kitchen: Upbeat Recipes & The Music That Brought Them To Life
Book Editor – Happy & Wholesome: A Whole Body Guide To Healthy Living
INFLUENCER CAMPAIGNS:
I have worked with many large brands to create engaging sponsored content through my blog, and social media channels. For samples, please visit my Influencer Profile page.
Partners I have worked with include:
- FlyOver Canada
- Ford Canada
- Sunwing Vacations
- Peekaboo Beans
- Kia Canada
- Ably Apparel
BUSINESS WRITING:
Through my own business, Bee Communications, I have written engaging content for my clients, creating buzz in an authentic and engaging way. Many of the pieces I have written for my clients were ghost written, so while I am unable to include links on this page, I can provide samples upon request. If you’d like to see samples of my business writing, please email me at: bitsofbee@yahoo.ca.
RADIO INTERVIEWS:
CBC News (The Early Edition With Rick Cluff) – Adopted Twice
Roundhouse Radio – Play & Technology
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