Category: Adventures

Travel Adventure Articles by Calculated Traveller Magazine

To quote Aesop, “Adventure is worthwhile”. And every travel experience is an adventure. From a last-minute road trip to a Caribbean Cruise, a fabulous meal in a remote locale or a trek up a famed mountain range, they are all travel adventures that can teach us about ourselves and others.

Through our adventures, we can connect to the country we’re visiting, the culture we’re experiencing or the people we’re meeting. So when given the chance don’t hesitate to take that island boat ride, the guided river walk or the hike up to the local shop because you never know what you will discover.

We’ll help you find the adventure in your next journey. From small group adventures to family-friendly tours, our travel experts explore and share their best tips and tricks to help you make your next adventure worthwhile.

An Autumn Afternoon Treetop Trekking in Brampton Ontario

It’s a cool Friday afternoon, and I’ve found myself standing on a wooden platform high up in a tree in Brampton, Ontario. I’m clipped onto a series of thick wires strung between the two trees. Nervously checking my harness for the second time and fumbling with my GoPro, I step off the platform and rush through the air on my first zip line.

Nine Dishes in Nine Cities as Recommended by Nine Food Writers

I reached out to a few of my fellow International Food Wine and Travel Writer Association food writer friends and asked them to share one dish in one city that has been particularly memorable for them. I hope you enjoy our tasty memories.

The Ultimate Souvenir – Passport to your National Parks

Souvenirs, trinkets, T-shirts and tourist trash; how many of these things have you purchased while on vacation for yourself or your family that ultimately ends up in the garbage or the donation pile?

When is the Best Time to Shop for Caribbean Cruise deals?

We always plan and patiently wait for a fabulous cruise deal with a motto that; “The more you can save, the more you can cruise again”.

A Pleasure House Oyster Tour in Lynnhaven Virginia

I’m not a lover of the oyster — especially oysters raw on the half shell. Today’s adventure was all about the raw oyster, and since they’ll be served fresh straight out of the water, I thought that I would challenge myself to finally eat one.

My (Almost) Private Tour of the Vatican with Walks of Italy

Read about our experience on a Walks of Italy Pristine Sistine Tour of St. Peters & the Vatican Museum where we found minimal crowds and quiet moments.

A Daring Date with the Bats of Austin Texas

Every summer evening at dusk the bats of Austin Texas leave their nest under the Congress Avenue Bridge to feed. But what all my sources didn’t explain is where, when, how and why I HAD to see the bats. Here’s what I discovered.

Princess Cruises — A Caribbean Princess Review

Caribbean Princess first set sail in 2004 and is a sister ship to the Crown, Emerald and the Ruby, but it surprisingly doesn’t look or feel it’s age. Sure it doesn’t have a rock climbing wall or a waterslide but what it does have is a relaxed charm, excellent service, delicious food and great entertainment.

A Bloody Blue Big Al Breakfast at Bay Local Eatery Virginia Beach

It’s 8:30 AM and the olive eyes of the Bloody Blue Cocktail are blinking at me. I’m at Bay Local Eatery in the Chesapeake Bay Area of Virginia Beach, Virginia having breakfast and it’s a bit early to drink a Bloody Mary with cheese filled olive eyes even for THIS Mary!

Mountain Views and Shinto Shrines in Miyajima, Japan

Whether you are interested in nature, culture or cuisine, Miyajima is fascinating, especially these five highlights for a day trip…

3 very different adventures in Mahahual, Costa Maya, Mexico

There are 3 options for adventure in the Yucatan when your cruise ship stops in Mahahual, Costa Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Find out which one is best.

Sweet Smoky Goodness at Iron Works BBQ Austin Texas

The words Texas and barbeque go hand in hand (or perhaps hand to mouth), but it’s tough to figure out which restaurant is worthy of the calories and the sticky, saucy fingers when there are so many barbeque joints to be found in one large state.

Street Art Photo Essay of Deep Ellum Dallas, Texas

Dallas Texas is known for the football team, the cheerleaders and the TV show but did you know that Dallas has a huge graffiti and street art scene in the area known as Deep Ellum?

The Chippewas of Rama First Nation Pow Wow, Orillia, Ontario

My experiences at The Chippewas of Rama First Nation Pow Wow Grand Entry August 2015 on a weekend adventure in Orillia, Ontario

Discovering Flyers and History in Dunnville Ontario

On a day trip to small town Dunnville Ontario, an aviation theme emerged as I visited the No. 6 RCAF Dunnville Museum and dined at Flyers Bakery and Café — all without ever leaving the ground.

Glamping it UP at Long Point Eco-Adventures Ontario

We get the full glamping (glamour + camping) experience as we stay in a wilderness suite at Long Point Eco-Adventures on the shores of Lake Erie Ontario.

Sailing Fiji on Captain Cook’s Reef Endeavour – The Ultimate in Small Ship Cruising

Captain Cook Cruises Reef Endeavour – an intimate, low-key cruise ship experience in the Fiji Islands. Read our review and what we have to say about it.

Local Fare Delights at Ontario’s Southwest City Fare 2016

Organised by the Ontario’s Southwest Tourism and iYellow Wine Club, City Fare 2016 brought together the best of food and drink from Ontario’s Elgin, Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, Norfolk, Middlesex, Sarnia-Lambton, Oxford, and Haldimand counties.

Guide To Awesome Small-Town Ontario Festivals

Ontario knows its festivals. Ranging from agricultural affairs to massive festivals celebrating music, Ontario’s festival scene has something for everyone.

Mariposa Market – An Orillia Ontario Tradition

For almost 30 years the Mariposa Market has been a regular stop for vacationers, cottagers, and locals to the Orillia Ontario area.