Vanessa Chiasson
Vanessa Chiasson
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Vanessa Chiasson is an Ottawa-based freelance writer with bylines in Buzzfeed, USA Today, Reader’s Digest, Globe and Mail, Travel Awaits, and more. Her blog, TurnipseedTravel.com, focuses on cozy travel experiences and was named one of the world’s 100 most influential travel blogs by the Obama White House in 2014.

9 articles

At 45, I'm the solo traveller I once admired—but it's not all I expected.

In many ways, travelling in my forties is more rewarding than ever.
October 10, 2024
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How to lobster like a real East Coaster

Shell yeah!
June 10, 2024
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A backpacker's guide to the best things to see and do in Halifax this summer

Don’t skip Pizza Corner, funky neighbourhoods or eco-friendly wine!
May 21, 2024
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Wander with purpose: 7 ways travellers can give back this holiday season

'Tis the season!

December 13, 2023
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I’m 43. This is what I wish I knew about backpacking in my 20s.

Gen Z, take notes!

September 12, 2023
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Hiking Canada's Camino: Lessons from the trail

Even gentle island hikes can force you to slow down…
June 15, 2023
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9 cheap and totally unique things to do on PEI

East Coast, here we come!
May 10, 2023
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8 of Canada’s most delicious cheese destinations

Skip restaurants, head to these cheese shops instead. If you’re travelling on a budget, it doesn’t get any feta than this!
September 09, 2022
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Summer along the St. Lawrence: A hotspot for French-Canadian culture and outdoor adventure

Whether viewing rushing waterfalls from lofty heights, whale watching in Quebec’s only fjord, or wandering through the quaint street of La Malbaie, a trip to the St. Lawrence River region is one for the bucket list.
July 06, 2022
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