Jim Byers - Bold Traveller

Jim Byers

Jim Byers spent 30-plus years at the Toronto Star, serving as Travel Editor, City Hall Bureau Chief, Blue Jays correspondent and Olympics editor, where he led the Star’s coverage at six Olympic Games. He now specializes in travel writing in Canada and around the world. He is a regular contributor to Bold Traveller, Zoomer Magazine, The Dallas News & Houston Chronicle.

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A new $250 U.S. “visa integrity fee” is now in effect, affecting certain Canadians applying for visas.

U.S. Travel Just Got Pricier for Canadians: New $250 Visa “Integrity Fee” Hits

05 October 2025

Moraine lake in Banff, Alberta. Photo by David Kovalenko

13 North American National Parks and Nature Spots That Will Take Your Breath Away

29 June 2025

Kainani Kahaunaele performing at a local music shop

What to Do in Hanalei for a True Taste of Hawaiian Culture

09 June 2025

The MACq01 Waterfront Hotel in Hobart offers a unique experience, with rooms inspired by Tasmanian history. Combining modern luxury with local heritage, it features stunning harbor views, a top-notch whisky bar, and a design that celebrates the island’s culture.

How to Explore Tasmania: Australia’s Coolest Island Getaway

09 March 2025

This might be the best place to play golf in the world

24 June 2024

Latest Articles By Jim Byers

A new $250 U.S. “visa integrity fee” is now in effect, affecting certain Canadians applying for visas.

U.S. Travel Just Got Pricier for Canadians: New $250 Visa “Integrity Fee” Hits

Moraine lake in Banff, Alberta. Photo by David Kovalenko

13 North American National Parks and Nature Spots That Will Take Your Breath Away

Kainani Kahaunaele performing at a local music shop

What to Do in Hanalei for a True Taste of Hawaiian Culture

The MACq01 Waterfront Hotel in Hobart offers a unique experience, with rooms inspired by Tasmanian history. Combining modern luxury with local heritage, it features stunning harbor views, a top-notch whisky bar, and a design that celebrates the island’s culture.

How to Explore Tasmania: Australia’s Coolest Island Getaway

This might be the best place to play golf in the world

Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong.

How to Explore Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District and Peng Chau Island

Old Town Lunenburg, UNESCO World Heritage site

Canada, City Guide, Road Trips

Road Trip: How to explore Nova Scotia

Canada, City Guide, Road Trips

Road Trip: How to explore Newfoundland

The Battery, St. John's, Avalon

Canada, Road Trips

Two Road Trip Through Atlantic Canada: Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia