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VANESSA CHIASSON - WRITER

Portfolio

Buzzfeed - 1 Article
  • ​15 Essential Chip Flavours To Help Canadians Get Through The US Election
Travel Awaits - 156 ARticles
  • ​The 5 Best Episodes of Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown
  • Weekend Getaway in Cleveland: The Best Things to See and Do 
  • Planning A Weekend Getaway to Delaware's Rehoboth Beach
  • Barefoot During A Flight: Totally Fine or Totally Gross?
  • The Curious History of Vermont's Witch Windows
  • How to Avoid Crowds While Visiting Paris
  • How to Spend an Amazing Day in Rome
  • 11 Things to Know About New York City's Freedom Tower
  • 12 Reasons to Make Pittsburgh Your Next Weekend Getaway 
  • 7 Remote and Wonderful Irish Destinations to Explore
  • 9 Amazing Things to See and Do on Oahu's North Shore 
  • How to Visit Diamond Head on Oahu
  • Glacier Park's Going-To-The-Sun Road: What to Know Before You Go
  • Helpful Credit Card Perks You Didn’t Know You Had
  • Why Prince Edward Island Is the Perfect Multigenerational Travel Destination
  • 9 Places to See Reindeer in the Wild
  • Exploring Dublin’s Literary Landmarks: 5 Places to Visit 
  • Eating Local in Portland, Maine: The Best Restaurants to Try  
  • 7 Wonderful Hiking Spots in Northern Ontario 
  • Cycling Through Vienna: 7 Helpful Tips for A Great Trip​
  • Beating Jet Lag: Tried and True Tips
  • Error Fares: How To Get A Cheap Flight
  • How To Profit From A Timeshare Pitch
  • Sami Song: Travel To Swedish Lapland
  • The Grown-up’s Guide to Hostels
  • Cooking With Nonna in Rome
  • Discovering Hotel Club Floors For Less
  • 13 Tips For Traveling With Pets
  • Ottawa is Canada’s Most Rural City
  • 11 Most Dangerous Travel Attractions
  • 11 Most Surreal Landscapes in the World
  • 6 Ways To Beat Boredom on a Long Flight
  • 9 Secret Destinations You Should Visit
  • World’s Weirdest Travel Destinations
  • 15 Most Dangerous Places in the World to Cruise
  • 5 Reasons To Love Italy’s First Starbucks
  • 5 Essential, Unexpected Items To Pack on Safari
  • How To See Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper”
  • Inside Bangkok’s Most Unusual Cooking Class
  • How To Stay Comfortable on a Super Long Flight
  • Should You Get Travel Insurance: 10 Things To Know
  • 4 Sex And The City Locations To See in Manhattan
  • How To Spend A Day in Bern
  • Eating At The World’s Cheapest Michelin Star Restaurant
  • Visiting Death Valley National Park: What To Know Before You Go
  • Exploring Billings, Montana: The Best Things To See and Do
  • Visiting Victoria Falls: The Best Things To See and Do
  • Going Mad for Mopane Worms: Zimbabwe’s Best Food Experience
  • 10 Places in NYC With Free Wi-Fi
  • NYC’s Best Free Galleries and Museum 
  • 8 Amazing Hidden Gems in Paris
  • The Best Hidden Shops in Paris
  • 5 Incredible Paris Churches to Visit Besides Notre Dame
  • How To Spend Two Days in Perth Australia 
  • The Best Coffee Farms on Hawaii’s Big Island
  • 8 Stunning Places You Won’t Believe Are In The US
  • 8 Amazing Hidden Gems in Maui
  • 8 Incredible Places That Don’t Look Like They’re On This Planet
  • Ontario’s Top Camping Destinations
  • Why The Lake Geneva Region Is One Of Switzerland’s Best Spots
  • Weekend Getaway in Kingston: Canada’s Contemporary Capital 
  • Traveling on Memorial Day? Leave Early!
  • 10 Reasons To Visit Kansas City Beyond the BBQ
  • Visiting Arizona’s Havasu Falls
  • Dos and Don’ts for Visiting Niagara Falls
  • Vegas for Cheapskates
  • Helpful Hints For Getting Freebies in Las Vegas
  • The Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens in the US
  • Inside the Insectarium: Montreal’s Creepy Cool Attraction
  • Eating and Drinking in Gettysburg: 15 Places To Try
  • How To Avoid Ticks While Camping and Traveling
  • The Best Day Trips From Barcelona
  • It Happened To Me: I Got Bed Bug Bites Overseas
  • 5 Delicious Cuban Street Food To Try in Havana 
  • Visiting Hamilton Pool near Austin Texas
  • How To Visit Arizona’s Horseshoe Bend
  • How To Get Around Rome
  • The Best Day Trips From Rome
  • 8 Fantastic Day Trips From Dublin
  • Visiting Antelope Canyon 
  • 8 Amazing Day Trips From London
  • Whale Watching On An Alaska Crowd
  • 12 Best US Cities For A May Getaway
  • 9 Nova Scotia Spots To Visit That Aren’t Peggy’s Cove
  • Antarctica Bucket List Travel: Where To Go
  • Boston’s Historical Gems
  • Secrets of Vancouver’s Stanley Park
  • Must See Bratislava in 24 Hours
  • 5 Things To Do in Milan Under 5 Euros
  • Breakfast on Broadway: A Visit To Ellen’s Stardust Diner
  • In Love With Ljubljana: Essential Eco Travel
  • Honolulu’s Best Free and Frugal Activities
  • Why You Should Visit Budapest’s Hidden Chocolate Museum 
  • Plovdiv, Europe 2019 Capital of Culture, Launches a Year of Programs
  • A Barking Good Time: NYC’s New Dog Museum 
  • How Safe Are Cruise Ships?
  • How To See The Rhinoceros in Zambia 
  • 8 Great Things About Volterra, Tuscany’s Underrated Hill Town
  • How To Take A Shower in Economy Class
  • ​How To Spend A Day in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
  • Visiting Sweden’s Incredible Tree Hotel
  • Sweden’s Gorgeous Arctic Hotel and Spa is Now Accepting Reservations
  • How To Spend A Day in Brussels, Belgium
  • Prague's Best Pub? This Tailor Shop Turned Pilsner Pioneer Fueled Czech Nationalism
  • 10 Safety Tips For Women Traveling Solo
  • What’s A Micro Hotel, And Would You Stay In One?
  • How To Spend A Day In Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Meet Waanders In De Broeren, The Beautiful Netherlands Bookshop Set In A Former Church
  • 8 Of The Most Beautiful Places In Abu Dhabi
  • 10 Things To Know About Driving The Cabot Trail
  • 8 Fascinating Facts About Shetland’s Up Helly Aa Fire Festival
  • 7 Of The Most Beautiful Places In Azerbaijan
  • 8 Reasons Norway’s Lofoten Islands Are A Must-Visit Spot
  • Meet El Ateneo Grand Splendid, The Stunning Bookstore Set In An Old Theater
  • 7 Fast And Fascinating Facts About Italy’s Cinque Terre
  • 10 Wonderful Places To Explore In New Brunswick
  • How To Spend A Day In St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Exploring Dublin’s Literary Landmarks: 5 Places To Visit
  • Tips And Tricks For Flying During The Holidays
  • 8 Amazing Hidden Gems In Maui
  • How To Spend A Day In Lahaina, Maui
  • The Best Things To See And Do In Lake Placid
  • 8 Reasons To Visit Sault Ste. Marie
Smarter Travel - 1 Article
  • ​A Tribute to Travel Hero Alex Trebek
USA Today - 2 ARticles
  • ​Why this Canadian wine region is called "Napa Valley North"
  • This Swedish Cheese Is Best Served In A Cup Of Coffee
WANDERFUL (Travel Go Girl) - 14 ARticles
  • ​A Go Girl's Guide to the Grand Canyon on a Budget
  • A Go Girl's Guide to Bruges on a Budget
  • A Go Girls' Guide to PEI on a Budget
  • Hostile About Hostels? 5 Myths About European Budget Travel
  • Around The World For $350: My Amazing Travel Hack
  • 5 Handy Hotel Hacks
  • Frugal, Flying, and Fabulous
  • Vegas Beyond the Casinos: 5 Things to do Besides Gamble
  • Finagling Females – The Art of the Travel Bargain
  • Crafty Camping
  • Reviewing the Zzz Sleep Mask System
  • Fancy a Flight? How to Leave Town for Less
  • The Travelin’ Daughter and the Troubled Dad
  • Where We’re From: Vanessa Chiasson, Ottawa, Canada
Smart Mouth - 1 Article
  • Germknödel and Beavertails
The Globe and Mail - 2 ARticles
  • I'm a Health Care Gatekeeper
  • Cora Eveline Guest​
Ontario Tourism Online - 2 ARticles
  • Discovering “The Jack Pine” in Algonquin Provincial Park
  • Traveling With “Alice” in Norfolk County
OnTario Central Counties Tourism - 3 ARticles
  • ​Leaskdale, Lucy Maud, and a Labor of Love
  • Modern Art & Old Fashioned Hospitality at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery
  • Hot Off The “Press”: Visiting The Uxbridge Historical Centre
Australia News Corp - 2 ARticles
  • The worst travel experience of my life: The overnight train from Bagan to Yangon​
  • 'The best travel experience of my life'
International Insurance - 76 ARticles
  • What Are The Healthiest Countries To Live In?
  • Trekking Tips For Adventure Travel 
  • Green Travel: Eco-Friendly Practices Every Traveler Can Employ
  • Snorkeling 101: Planning Your Adventure
  • Understanding Scuba Diving Insurance 
  • Zipline Adventure Tips and Tricks
  • Winter Adventure Coverage: Insurance for Snowboarding and Skiing
  • Safety, Health, and Travel Insurance Advice for Visitors to, and Expats in, Europe
  • European Healthcare System and Insurance
  • European Health Insurance Card: EHIC
  • Health Safety and Travel Insurance Advice for Greece
  • Safety Tips and Travel Insurance Advice for Sweden
  • Ireland: Insurance Advice for Visitors
  • Health and Travel in Ireland
  • Insurance for Expats in Ireland
  • Global Medical Coverage for Irish Citizens Living Abroad
  • ​French Health, Travel, Insurance and Safety Advice
  • Health Insurance for Expats in France
  • The Italian Healthcare System
  • Health Insurance for Foreigners Living in Italy
  • Health Insurance for Italians Living Abroad
  • Health Insurance for Expats in Germany
  • Germany: Visitors Insurance and Safety Advice
  • The German Healthcare System
  • Health Insurance for Germans living Abroad
  • Austria Travel, Safety, and Health Insurance 101
  • UK Health Insurance Plans for Expats
  • Expat Insurance for Australians Living Abroad
  • Health Insurance Plans in North America
  • Canadian Expats: Overseas Health and Insurance
  • Health Insurance for Expats in Canada
  • Understanding the Canadian Healthcare System
  • American Expats Abroad: Health Coverage
  • Insurance for US Ex-Pats Visiting The USA
  • How Much Does Healthcare Cost in the USA
  • USA Healthcare System
  • United States Health Tips and Trips
  • Health Insurance for Expats in Mexico
  • Mexico Travel Insurance
  • International Health Insurance in Costa Rica
  • Understanding Health Insurance in South America
  • Insurance for Brazilian Citizens Living Abroad
  • International Health Insurance in Brazil
  • Healthcare System in Brazil
  • Health Insurance Plans in Asia
  • Health Insurance for Foreigners in China
  • Healthcare System in China
  • Safety Tips and Travel Insurance for China
  • Health Insurance for Foreigners in Thailand
  • Malaysia Health, Travel, and Insurance Advice
  • Global Insurance for Foreigners Living in Japan
  • Health Insurance for Japanese Citizens Abroad
  • Understanding the Japanese Healthcare System
  • International Health Insurance in the Philippines 
  • Local Travel International Insurance
  • Best International Travel Insurance Companies
  • The Traveler’s Guide to Personal Property Insurance
  • Understanding Insurance for Digital Nomads 
  • Understanding Your Business Travel Insurance Needs
  • Business Travel Abroad: Tips for International Business Trips
  • Countries With Free or Universal Healthcare
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance for Travelers
  • Understanding Travel Insurance and Natural Disasters
  • Travel Insurance for Working Abroad
  • Buying Prescriptions in a Foreign Country
  • Selling International Health Insurance: An Insider Guide
  • American Express Travel Insurance
  • Finding a Pediatrician Abroad
  • Know Your Insurance: Inpatient and Outpatient Care
  • Integra Global Health Insurance
  • Group Versus Individual Health Insurance
  • Allianz Health and Travel Insurance
  • 5 Reasons To Work With An International Insurance Broker​
International Citizens - 9 Articles
  • ​5 Best Language Apps for Ex-Pats
  • Best Apps To Manage Your Money Abroad
  • Caring For Your Mental Health Overseas
  • Best Hospitals in China for Expats
  • Choosing The Best Overseas School
  • How Expats Find A Great Accountant
  • Finding a Great Language Tutor Abroad
  • Are Expats Selling or Storing?
  • Christmas Abroad: An Expat’s Guide
Canadian Traveller - 3 ARticles
  • Shhh! Martin County is Florida's Best Kept Secret
  • Do Not Let These 8 Common Travel Anxieties Keep You At Home
  • Interview With A Canadian Travel Blogger
Ottawa Tourism - 4 ARticles
  • ​Fresh Farm Flavours in South-West Ottawa
  • Fine Food and Furry Friends in Cumberland
  • Chardon-eh: Exploring West Ottawa's Wine Scene
  • Foodies Meet Farmers: Ottawa’s Bounty of Local Products
Flight Network - 1 ARticle
  • ​Beyond Green Gables: The Ultimate PEI Road Trip​
Come Wander - 1 ARticle
  • Cabinscape: Tiny Cabin
Urban Guide Québec - 1 ARticle
  • A Fabulous Saint-Roch Beer Tour!​
TheEstablishment . CO - 1 ARticle
  • You Can't Avoid Racism by Moving to Canada
Plum Deluxe - 9 Articles
  • ​Making a Meal of Zucchini Madness
  • Shoes and Martinis: A Girls’ Weekend Getaway to Toronto
  • Have You “Bean” to Hawaii? - Gourmet Coffee Production 
  • Faking Fabulous First Class
  • Grow Your Own Gourmet 
  • Canadian's Guide to Maple Mastery 
  • Award Winning Salsa
  • Bonkers for Brigadeiros
  • Hooked on Vanilla Salt
Ottawa Mommy Club - 9 Articles
  • Get the 411 on 3-1-1 Kits
  • Affordable, Family Friendly Fun at the Grand Canyon
  • Body Shop’s Hemp Products Review and Giveaway
  • Pools, Planes, and Potties: Top Travel Bloggers Talk Family Travel 
  • Security Shakedown: Navigating Airport Security With Ease
  • Candy and Crisis: Thoughts on Goody Bags and Airplane Meltdowns
  • Lovin’ LEGOLAND!
  • Tents, Not “Tense” ~ Camping Tips
  • Kid-Free Zone or No-Go Zone? ~ Tuesday Tips

My Itchy Travel feet - 5 Articles
  • ​Romantic Boomer Getaway in Ogunquit
  • Montreal City Guide
  • Sunrise on Maui's Haleakala National Park
  • Exploring Death Valley
  • Tips For Canada Day
Hawaii Tourism Authority - 1 ARticle
  • Hill of Long Life: Hiking to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park’s Puu Loa Petroglyph Field
TBEX - 1 ARticle
  • TBEX Speaker Post: City of Storytellers
  • ​TBEX Attendees Guide To Billings: Blogging Advice
New SAcred - 1 ARticle
  • Funeral Drama and A New Take On Eulogies
Payoff . com - 1 Article
  • Four Travel Tips For An Affordable First Class Experience
Petguide . com - 1 Article
  • 10 Tips For Camping With Your Dog
The Irish Times - 1 ARticle
  • Travel Bloggers Rate Ireland
Explore the USA - 1 Article
  • Death Valley - The Hottest, Driest, and Lowest Place in the USA
Parachute (Mapquest) - 1 Article
  • The Best Coffee Shops in the Byward Market
Guest Posts - 5 Articles
A Passion and a Passport: 
  • 10 Things to do in Ireland
A Cook Not Mad
  • Honest Food Tales - Mandalay
Babywearing In Canada
  • Travelling? Here are Canada’s most child friendly museums
Divergent Travelers
  • 4 Day London Itinerary – Things to Do in London
Ireland Stole My Heart
  • Adventures In Dublin​
ROL Cruise
  • How Much Does It Cost To Travel The World (contributing expert).
  • Best Attractions In The World (contributing expert)
Journalist On The Run
  • Things To Do In Ottawa In Winter – Foodie Heaven
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