Stories by Carolyn Heller

Carolyn Heller is Forbes Travel Guide's Vancouver correspondent. The freelance feature writer has traveled to more than 50 countries on six continents — always in search of intriguing stories, whether walking across Prince Edward Island or reporting on Istanbul’s modern art scene.

Heller writes about culture, food and drink, hotels, road trips, interesting people and all sorts of offbeat adventures for publications, including Forbes Travel Guide, Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure, BBC Travel, Fodor’s Travel, Going.com, Roadtrippers, Verge Magazine, Montecristo Magazine and many more. She’s authored several Canada guidebooks and contributed to 50-plus other travel books.

A dual U.S.-Canadian citizen, and a member of both the Society of American Travel Writers and the Travel Media Association of Canada, she’s lived in Vancouver since 2003, where you’ll often find her running along the seawall, snacking in one of the city's Asian noodle shops or planning her next adventure.

Bars, Drinks

Vancouver’s Three Top Alfresco Bars
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

April 29, 2014

Now that patio season has arrived, correspondent Carolyn B. Heller tells you where to linger over a drink at the city’s best upscale outdoor lounges.

Destinations, Food and Wine, Restaurants

Five Hidden Gem Restaurants In Vancouver
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

March 31, 2014

Looking for the city’s best under-the-radar eateries? Carolyn B. Heller dishes on fine restaurants that aren’t on every Twitterer’s feed.

Bars, Destinations, Drinks, Nightlife

Three Pacific Northwest Craft Distillery Hot Spots
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

March 28, 2014

As new distilleries crop up from Portland to Vancouver, correspondent Carolyn B. Heller reports on the right brewing choices along the left coast.

Art, Attractions and Landmarks, Destinations, Events, Food and Wine, Hotels, Restaurants

What’s New In Portland
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

February 27, 2014

With ‘Portlandia’ premiering tonight, correspondent Carolyn B. Heller scopes out the latest in Oregon’s capital of cool.

Art, Destinations, Events, Shows and Performances

Exploring Vancouver’s Newest Gallery District
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

February 14, 2014

Several galleries in the city have set up shop in an emerging arts sector dubbed The Flats. Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller has the report.

Destinations, Hotels, Outdoors, Travel Tips

Spending Two Perfect Days In French Polynesia
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

February 4, 2014

Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller escapes to the laid-back island of Huahine and shares her tips for planning your own perfect getaway.

Art, Attractions and Landmarks

Curating Seattle’s Winter Arts Scene
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

January 14, 2014

Heading to Washington this winter? Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller recommends highlights from this season’s arts calendar.

Destinations, Drinks, Family, Hotels, Outdoors, Restaurants

Your Guide To French Polynesia’s Tuamotus Islands
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

January 8, 2014

Looking for an exotic South Pacific escape? Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller explores one of the quietest corners of French Polynesia.

Destinations, Food and Wine, Restaurants

Where To Eat Now In French Polynesia
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

January 2, 2014

The islands serve up deliciously exotic food experiences. Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller has tips on what and where to find them.

Destinations, Food and Wine, Restaurants

Vancouver’s Top Power Lunch Spots
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

December 17, 2013

Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller dishes on the city’s best restaurants for midday meals.

Destinations, Hotels

Five Top Luxe Hotels Of The Pacific Northwest
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

November 26, 2013

Planning a winter getaway to Seattle, Portland or BC? These fine properties will keep you warm and pampered.

Destinations, Events, Food and Wine, Hotels, Restaurants

Four Seasons Seattle Celebrates 5th Anniversary With Five-Chef Showdown
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

November 1, 2013

Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller reports on the upcoming Best of the West dinner, featuring top chefs from West Coast Four Seasons Hotels.