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.

Your Warm-Weather Guide To Oregon’s Willamette Valley
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

July 17, 2015

The cozy slice of Oregon celebrates its 50th anniversary as a wine-growing region. We’ve got the scoop on where to sip and sleep.

Destinations, Restaurants

Take A Culinary Tour Around Portland’s Tastiest Neighborhood
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

July 8, 2015

The next time you’re hungry, follow savvy locals with good taste to these restaurants in the hip Southeast corner of town.

Art, Hotels

3 Must-See Theater Companies Around Portland
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

May 22, 2015

We take a peek behind the curtain on the exciting professional theater scene in Oregon’s hippest city.

Destinations, Restaurants

Vancouver’s Most Stylish Small Bites
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

May 14, 2015

If you feel like snacking around the city, we have the scoop on several smart eateries and the best nibbles to sample once you get there.

Chefs, Events

What Canada’s Top Chefs Have Cooking In Vancouver
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

April 27, 2015

Toques from across the country will join local culinary maestros for a series of one-of-a-kind Eat! Vancouver festival dinners

Art, Food and Wine

8 Great San Diego Activities Beyond The Beach
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

March 24, 2015

For a city known for sun, surf and SeaWorld, there’s also plenty of culture — if you know where to look.

Destinations, Restaurants

The Dish On Central Idaho’s Hottest Chef
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

March 20, 2015

James Beard-nominated chef Gary Kucy of Rupert’s dishes on everything from McCall to his restaurant’s popular venison meatballs.

Destinations, Guide

Spending Two Perfect Days In San Diego’s North County
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

March 10, 2015

In this beach community area, you can stretch your itinerary by doing yoga, eating well and exploring the local art scene.

Destinations, Guide

Why Nicaragua Is Becoming A Travel Hotspot
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

February 3, 2015

Here’s why you should consider a holiday in Central America’s most revolutionary tourist destination.

Food and Wine, Holidays

Vancouver’s 5 Tastiest Sweet Spots
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

January 29, 2015

If you’re considering treats for your Valentine, these places help you think outside the usual box of chocolates.

Destinations, Restaurants

4 Most Anticipated Vancouver Restaurant Openings Of 2015
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

January 23, 2015

If you’re hungry for the scoop on the city’s most anticipated eateries of the new year, keep reading.

Destinations, Outdoors

4 New Reasons To Visit Whistler Right Now
By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

January 5, 2015

From skiing with an Olympian to exploring ice caves, here’s what’s cool at North America’s largest winter sports resort.