Expertise
European Travel Destinations, African Safaris, Food & Wine Travel
- In the last twenty years, Robert McArthur has traveled to six continents, lived on three, and sampled every strange meal that has been set before him.
- He has also traveled to over 100 countries.
- He was shortlisted for the CBC Short Story Prize and nominated for a National Magazine Award.
Experience
Robert has made a career out of traveling the world and writing about his experiences. After leaving home at seventeen, he traveled first to New Zealand, where he became a prolific diary writer. Those early experiences of meeting new people and seeing new environments were the catalyst for a life of wanderlust.
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Outdoor Adventure
By Robert McArthur
Arizona has a small desert haven state park that offers short, walkable trails and campsites. It's 40 miles from Phoenix, but it's more than just a day trip.
By Robert McArthur
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Travel Guides
By Robert McArthur
If you love Tuscany but hate the crowds, there's an underrated region of Italy that's well worth your time, with cultural festivals and great sights.
By Robert McArthur
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