Kav Dadfar

Surrey

Co-Founder at JRNY

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June travel inspiration: Six lesser-visited destinations to explore

5 days ago | jrnymag.com | Kav Dadfar

By June, popular hotspots are filling up fast, prices are climbing and you’re stuck scrolling through feeds of the same overdone destinations. But there’s good news, the world is brimming with great destinations where you can still beat the crowds, soak up authentic culture and rack up bragging rights.
Unmissable beautiful small towns in South Carolina

1 week ago | jrnymag.com | Kav Dadfar

Tucked between its historic cities and sun-soaked coastlines are small towns that make you wonder if you accidentally stepped into a Nicholas Sparks novel – minus the tragic plot twist. These towns are full of character, Southern charm and enough porches to inspire a rocking chair renaissance.
UK escapes for the end of spring

1 week ago | jrnymag.com | Kav Dadfar

As the buds and blossoms give way to lush greens, and warm sunlight bathes the landscape, there’s no better time to embrace the outdoors and explore the diverse beauty of the UK. The end of spring heralds a season of renewed vitality, inviting travelers to discover picturesque countryside retreats, charming coastal towns, and luxurious country houses.
The airport is the most honest place on Earth

2 weeks ago | jrnymag.com | Kav Dadfar

There’s nowhere quite like an airport. It’s a strange limbo where time zones blur, snacks cost more than small appliances, and social norms vanish like your gate assignment five minutes before boarding. For a few chaotic hours, we’re stripped of our polish, our small talk, our curated online selves – and left with something more primal. More chaotic. More… honest. You can try to be whoever you want in an airport, but eventually, you’ll just become who you are.
Stone Circles to Village Charm

3 weeks ago | jrnymag.com | Kav Dadfar

Wiltshire, in the heart of southern England, is a county shaped as much by myth as by landscape. Its ancient stone circles rival Stonehenge, there are chalk-carved hills, and villages whose history stretches back millennia. From the iconic monoliths of Avebury to the gentle folds of the Pewsey Vale, in Wiltshire, history is etched into the land itself.
14 Louisiana plantations that address the past with grace

1 month ago | jrnymag.com | Kav Dadfar

Whether you’re there for the architecture, the history, or just to imagine what it would have been like for the countless slaves, these Louisiana plantations are reminders of a past that shouldn’t be forgotten. Oak Alley has a driveway that feels more like a red carpet – except with ancient oak trees instead of flashing cameras. Walking beneath their sprawling branches, you’ll start to understand why this place is a favourite for filmmakers. But Oak Alley is more than a pretty face.
Vikings, puffins and kissing a cod: 12 cool things to see in Newfoundland and Labrador

2 months ago | jrnymag.com | Kav Dadfar

Whether you’re here for the icebergs, the history, or the chance to chat with a fisherman who has a lifetime of stories, there’s no shortage of incredible things to experience. Here are 12 of the coolest things to explore in this wild and wonderful corner of Canada. Every spring, massive icebergs break off from glaciers in Greenland and take a leisurely float down Iceberg Alley, just off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador.
10 must-see places in Saskatchewan, Canada

Mar 6, 2025 | jrnymag.com | Kav Dadfar

When people think of Saskatchewan, they picture endless fields of wheat, maybe a rogue cow or two, a bright barn, and a horizon so flat you can see your dog run away for three days. But guess what? This province has some absolute showstoppers that make you question everything you thought you knew about Canada’s so-called “boring” province. From rolling sand dunes to prehistoric badlands, here are 10 places in Saskatchewan that will make you do a double-take.
Flooded with life

Feb 25, 2025 | jrnymag.com | Kav Dadfar

By Kav DadfarI really hoped that I was awake; that this wasn’t some cruel manifestation that my mind had conjured up to taunt me. It was so beautiful that I was afraid to check if I was dreaming, worried that the reality was four walls of a hotel room and not the endless view of the cosmos before me. Reluctantly, I rolled to my side to check my watch just as a cold gust of wind assured me that I was definitely awake.
5 unexpected Valentine's destinations you won’t believe

Feb 14, 2025 | jrnymag.com | Kav Dadfar

By JRNY TeamWe all know the drill when it comes to Valentine’s getaways. Paris, Venice, Rome or even some fancy island where everything seems to cost the same as a small car. But why do what everyone else is doing when you can take your Valentine on an adventure somewhere truly unexpected? These five destinations will leave you questioning why you’ve been settling for overpriced candlelit meals when you could be doing this instead.