Word Travels
Word Travels discovers the truth behind the byline, as two of Canada's top travel writers battle deadlines, jetlag and culture shock, on their hunt to find the next great travel story.
Sri Lanka: Steeped in Serendipity
Finding a good travel story often involves the help of serendipity, a word itself derived from the old name for Sri Lanka.
Korea: Find Myself, Find My Story
Investigating a story about travellers teaching English in Asia, Robin learns that teaching a class of 11 year-olds is as terrifying, and rewarding, as any adventure activity.
The Philippines: A Taste of Paradise
Travel stories come in many guises, from activities and events, to culture and destinations.
Canada's West Coast
Vancouver Island is an interesting destination for international readers, accustomed to images of snow-covered Canada.
Slovenia: Levels of a Story
In this tiny nation, a jewel in Central Europe, Robin saddles up in Lipica, the birthplace of the legendary Lipizzaner horses.
Romania: On the Run
There's more to Romania than vampire myths and gothic castles.
The Maldives: Over the Honeymoon
Travel writers lead a nomadic existence, and relationships can be a real challenge.
Turkey: Road Trip Into Genesis
Genesis is the theme this week, as Robin and Julia head east to investigate a story about biblical tourism.
Ukraine: Radioactive Writing
Robin and Julia explore the "cradle of Slavic civilization" on the streets of Kiev. Following travel writing trends, Julia discovers the best things to see and do in Kiev in 24 hours.
Taiwan: Some Like it Hotter
New travel writing assignments have brought Julia and Robin to Taipei.
Belize: Oh Maya!
Travel writers are seasonal creatures, and it's the wrong time of year to enjoy the coastline of this small, Central American country.
Jamaica: Roots, Rock n? Writing
From the Blue Mountains to the gritty streets of Kingston, Robin and Julia learn about Rastafarians and dancehall - two cornerstones of Jamaican culture.
Mexico: Wrestling with Headlines
Robin and Julia discover that there's more to tequila than a good night out and a hangover as they shoot back this week's story about Mexico's national drink.
