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New and previously published travel stories available to editors
Cinda Chavich is a feature writer who travels around the globe collecting stories which will fascinate readers of all kinds, whether they're back country adventurers, life long learners or just armchair travelers.
Most recently, Cinda has traveled to India on a spice tour, to Greece to explore the world of olive oil, to the wild and remote Chihuahuan desert of southern Texas and to the trophy salmon fishing grounds of British Columbia and Alaska.
She specializes in food, soft adventure and learning vacations, sea kayaking, cycling, hiking (and of course, eating) her way through destinations around the world. Her professional journalism background and keen curiosity always insures that she ferrets out the unique angles, characters and secret spots behind those glossy destination brochures.
Read examples of her award-winning writing and see a listing of stories recently published and available for second rights sales.
If you would like to purchase one of Cinda's stories, commission an exclusive story or send her information about a new destination she should visit, please contact her directly.
CANADA
Ultimate Rail Ride: Take a trip through the Canadian Rockies with 20 of your closest friends on our own Orient Express, a historic and luxurious train that once ferried only senior executives, politicians and royal vistors through this spectacular scenery.
(1,833 words)
Kayaking B.C.'s West Coast Trail: Head out in a sea kayak to play among the big waves and sea lions in this remote region of Canada's west coast, an adventure for the older or less adventurous type, complete with fine food and lodging in a rustic fishing lodge and a "mother ship" to beam you home when you're hungry.
Eagle Watching: The longest golden eagle migration in the world is from Mexico through to Alaska and up to 800 birds a day swoop through a single mountain pass in the Rockies every spring and fall, where you can watch them all go by with a scientist who counts every one and join the local eagle festival.
(1,500 words)
Downtown Dining: A food lover's guide to dining and shopping in Calgary's downtown core, a look at where to stay, where to eat, where to shop for fine wine, cookbooks, equipment and other gourmet goodies.
(2,400 words)
A Romantic Getaway: romantic inns, fine food, walks on the beach on Vancouver Island's rugged west coast.
(1,900 words)
Native Tourism: An indigenous-inspired look at Vancouver for the soft adventurer - paddling the Indian Arm with Native guides in an ocean-going canoe, exploring Indian artifacts at the Museum of Anthropology where the world's best collection is kept, and sleeping in First Nation's style in a trendy downtown hotel.
(1,850 words)
Sea Kayaking in P.E.I: See the red sand beaches, fine inns and fresh seafood from a small boat on Canada's east coast, home to Anne of Green Gables.
(1,400 words)
Cruising the Cowboy Trail: Hop in the car, put the top down and take a cruise through the top spots in southern Alberta's cowboy country, along the newly designated Cowboy Trail.
(1,738 words)
Take the Snow Train: The slow, comfortable and safe way to see the most remote ski towns of the Canadian Rockies is by rail. Climb aboard and explore the family-friendly and undiscovered pleasures of Jasper.
(1,785 words)
Hoofing it: A look at how and where to saddle up for ranch and riding vacations in the Canadian west, complete with a list of what to pack and information about several spots to visit in Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C.
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Ice Walk: Exploring the spectacular ice sculptures deep in Jasper National Park's Maligne Canyon in winter.
History Exposed: Stephen Avenue, the historic centre of Calgary , Alberta, is now a bustling pedestrian mall fill with restaurants and shops, and a national historic site, thanks to a restoration project to expose the facades of dozens of downtown buildings.
(1,400 words)
Emerald Lake Lodge: This historic back country lodge in the Canadian Rockies celebrates its 100th anniversary and is still one of the best hidden getaways in the country.
(1,213 words)
Exploring Vancouver's Chinatown: In Vancouver, nearly one in three people speak Chinese and Vancouver's Chinatown may soon surpass San Francisco's in size. It's a fascinating place to explore, as Cinda Chavich discovers.
(2,000 words)
Top of the World: Dine and stay in Canada's highest restaurant and lodge, perched with engineering skill at the very peak of a mountain in Golden, British Columbia, the centre of the powder skiing universe.
(1,090 words)
Holiday Homes in the Canadian Wilderness: Big companies get into building "remote" getaway resorts and holiday homes for well-heeled buyers from around the world.
(2,262 words)
Napa North: Wine touring through the hottest spots in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, includes the best places to stay, dine and visit before and after your stops at some of Canada's top VQA wineries.
(1,500 words)
The Best of Cowtown: A guide to what to do, see and eat if you're in Calgary for a day or two.
(950 words)
Vancouver Reigns in the Rain: What to do in rainy Vancouver in winter? Well, there's watching the water flow through the specially-designed Rain Garden park, treking through the rain forest among the ferns and foliage, or seeking out some rain-inspired west coast menus. It's warm there, too.
(1,937 words)
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U.S.
Camel Treking in Texas: Deep in the heart of Texas, you can grab a camel and go treking out in the dessert, I did and I loved it!
(2,280 words)
Vegas High Rollers: How do the better half live in luxury Las Vegas? I'll take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the perks afforded the stars and biggest spenders.
(1,500 words)
New Life in Alaska: Exploring the Alaska Sea Life Centre, a wildlife research and rescue program created by cash from the Exxon Valdez environmental disaster, offers hope for the future.
High Art in Texas: Take a trip to the rugged Chihuahuan Desert, where art pilgrims from around the world are coming to see renowned minimalist art installations.
(2,140 words)
Burly Women of Alaska: Meet a female dog musher, a bird watcher who feeds hundreds of bald eagles every morning and follow Cinda up into the back country Chugach Mountains to cross country ski, in this look at Alaska's rough and ready western women.
(1,965 words)
Gourmet Guide to the Last Frontier: Foodie Cinda Chavich explores the best of Alaska's smoked seafood, wild salmon, blueberries, salmon berries and other delicacies, in and around Anchorage.
(1,169 words)
Frontier Fishing: A woman's guide to salmon and trout fishing around Homer, Alaska (complete with the best guides and comfiest accommodation for the fairer set, and Cinda's story of hooking the biggest trout she's ever seen).
(1,464 words)
EUROPE/ASIA
Wine Cellars of the Rhine: A wine lover trips through the finest cellars of Germany's Rhiengau, Rhienhessen and Pfalz regions, with exclusive tours of the most interesting and historic cellars.
Greece, Guns and Glee: A night of fun, food and celebration with a fiesty family high in the rugged mountains of southern Greece, you've gotta hear this wild tale.
Modena's Famous Balsamico: Cinda traces the making of balsamico traditionalle, the world's most expensive condimen,t through visits to several fine makers of this exquisite vinegar in Modena, Italy, during the annual Balsamic Vinegar Festival in May.
(2,123 words)
Spa City: Take the waters in Baden Baden, Germany, in the modern Caracalla Spa.
A Passage Through India: A visit to southern India with the UK's top spice mistress, Meena Pathak of Patak's Foods.
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