Robin Esrock

2 weeks ago | canadiangeographic.ca | Robin Esrock

Travel Writer Robin Esrock reports on a bucket list family adventure in Cairo, Egypt and down the Nile Apr 10, 2025 2,001 words 9 minutes Observing the preserved remains of a young man who died 3300 years ago is a rather strange thing to do. Even more so when you’re in an underground desert burial chamber, lined with hieroglyphics and colourful illustrations so crisp they look like they were painted no less than a decade ago.

4 weeks ago | canadiangeographic.ca | Robin Esrock

Before we get to the travel, adversity and striking prosthetic leg, consider the numbers: The Canadian Survey on Disability reports that 27 per cent of Canadians aged 15 years and older (about eight million people) have one or more disabilities that limit their daily activities. An estimated 227,000 Canadians have an amputation of a limb or extremity. Four per cent of Canadians over 15 years old report a vision-related disability, and five per cent report a hearing disability.

1 month ago | canadiangeographic.ca | Robin Esrock

Too much of anything can be unhealthy — including information. The relentless stream of news, politics and a certain orange-hued president has been exhausting for many. Craving a break from the noise, I set my sights on an off-grid adventure in a remote yet accessible winter wilderness. In Ontario’s eastern Algonquin Park region, a snowmobile and eco-lodge tour operator wasn’t just calling my name; it was screaming for attention.

1 month ago | canadiangeographic.ca | Robin Esrock

Flipping through the glossy pages of Jamaica’s official visitor magazine, I see professional photographs of tanned models having the time of their lives. On the next page, images of pristine beaches and colourful cocktails, followed by water sports and spa treatments. Most of this action is on Jamaica’s north coast, where sun-seekers flock to all-inclusive and luxury resorts around Negril, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios.

2 months ago | canadiangeographic.ca | Robin Esrock

Canadians are often portrayed as friendly and exceptionally polite. However, our positive demeanour should not be confused with weakness. United States President Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested the U.S. absorb Canada as a 51st state, undermining our history and identity while threatening unjustified economic warfare. This unprecedented aggression from our closest neighbour has united Canadians across the political and cultural spectrum, stoking an intense patriotic reaction.