Our Journal is committed to sharing the truth about the realities of travel. Here you will find a truly international range of perspectives and diverse destinations that explore topics of sustainability, human experience, culture and beyond. Telling these stories matters and we’ve created four guidelines to ensure the quality of our work is something you can trust and be inspired by.
Credible: We aim for depth and inclusivity in our stories and follow the four tenets of journalism: seek the truth, act independently, minimize harm, and be accountable. As a result, our writers are experienced and international.
Conscientious: As we cover a range of diverse cultures — often writing firsthand about a new experience — we use inclusive terminology that shows respect for the people and places we’re writing about. We think about our global audience and speak to the emotional, sensory nature of the human experience.
Current: With travel constantly changing, we are always at the forefront of what’s new. We observe and reference topical news, events, and trends and express them in a clear, concise way.
Inclusive: While our approach is journalistic in its standards, our content is grounded in compelling narratives and personal perspectives. We’re human, so we talk like real humans.
Can you imagine what it would feel like to dive into the Mediterranean right now? Or taste freshly grilled calamari? Greece has always been a popular destination for its magnificent beauty and incredible history.
Have you thought about moving? Starting fresh and learning a new culture? For Kristin Ramsey, leaving Canada and immersing herself in Helsinki, Finland, wasn’t just about living someplace new but exploring her own identity in a new way. Curious?
Forest bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku — may have begun in Japan, but wherever you find trees, there is a chance to get boost your wellness and experience nature.
If you’re feeling the fatigue of working from home, or itching to get away but can’t take time off, a working vacation could be the answer. But are workcations really as cool as the Instagram photos of a laptop against a beach backdrop, or just a romanticized notion that makes no sense in practice? Learn More
Even though there’s no picture to prove it, there’s one moment that won’t leave me: climbing to the top of a giant hill, using your own strength and will, to be met with ocean views forever. Explore British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast by bicycle—a quaint coastal community tucked away in the Pacific Northwest.
When I am feeling restless or nostalgic, I turn to my archive of film photography for solace. I covet it and consider it one of my most prized possessions. But what is the meaning of these images? Roland Barthes contemplated this question, and I am inspired to as well.
Bryan Nee wants to know the last time you did something that scared the shit out of you? Our Head of Customer Experience at LOJEL upended his life in the United States to pursue an uncharted path in corporate culture and comedy in Hong Kong.
At LOJEL we believe that mobility is an innate human need and a pathway to a better world. It has the power to enrich lives by increasing empathy, reducing prejudice, and creating access to new opportunities.
Across the globe, different countries, cultures, and religions celebrate their own New Years at different times, ritualizing what’s important to them and honouring ancient traditions. So although Jan 1 is almost here, the last vestiges of 2020 will be cleansed gradually, welcoming in brighter days and hopefulness for a bright year ahead.
The spirit of the winter holidays, more than anything else, is one of giving. Beyond our friends and families, it’s a great opportunity to provide generosity where it’s truly needed by supporting an important cause.
