Jason Cressey, PhD is a freelance travel writer and for five
years hosted the weekly Off The Beaten Track
travel show on Canadian radio station CFSI 107.9. Here you
can access samples of his published articles,
a selection of photos and writing from recent
trips, biography
information and links
to Jason's other sites and projects.
SOUTH PACIFIC SECRETS
Over the last few years some resorts in the South Seas have
become popular thanks to great weather, friendly locals and
stunning beaches. But what of the lesser-known jewels in the
Pacific - from the enchanting caves of Niue
Island and the pine forests of New
Caledonia to Norfolk
Island and its connection with the famous Mutiny of HMS
Bounty? Whether it's the extinct volcanoes of
Lord Howe Island or the tribal taboos of rural Vanuatu, uncover some of
the Pacific secrets, well away from the glare of mass tourism.
CENTRAL
TO THE AMERICAS
After years of turmoil and political instability, Nicaragua & Honduras are taking their rightful place as fascinating tourist destinations, still at prices that budget travellers can afford and luxury travellers can revel in. Costa Rica continues to charm visitors with its eco-tourism potential, while neighbouring Panama is following the lead of its neighbour and offering jungles, beaches and cloud forests off the beaten track for a fraction of the price. Guatemala promises treasures for those on a pilgrimage to see Mayan ruins, while volcanoes tower over idyllic mountain villages in El Salvador, the smallest of the Central American nations.
ON THE RAILS IN AFRICA
While many believe the illustrious days of long distance rail travel have faded in Africa, there remain vestiges of the colonial rail infrastructure that the modern nations of Kenya and Tanzania offer visitors. From the coastal capital of Dar Es Salam, close to the exotic space island of Zanzibar, the train ascends into the high plateau of Zambia and terminates at the spectacular border post of Victoria Falls in neighbouring Zimbabwe. Further south, an affordable and little-known alternative to the famous Blue Train runs the tracks between Cape Town and Johannesburg, through the lush and vast landscape of South Africa. All aboard!