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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.

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

BY Jim Byers

Moraine lake in Banff, Alberta. Photo by David Kovalenko
13 North American National Parks and Nature Spots That Will Take Your Breath Away

BY Jim Byers

Kainani Kahaunaele performing at a local music shop
What to Do in Hanalei for a True Taste of Hawaiian Culture

BY Jim Byers

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

BY Jim Byers

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

BY Jim Byers

Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong.
How to Explore Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District and Peng Chau Island

BY Jim Byers

Old Town Lunenburg, UNESCO World Heritage site
Road Trip: How to explore Nova Scotia

BY Jim Byers

Road Trip: How to explore Newfoundland

BY Jim Byers

The Battery, St. John's, Avalon
Two Road Trip Through Atlantic Canada: Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia

BY Jim Byers