Robin Esrock

1 week ago | canadiangeographic.ca | Robin Esrock

Unless you know a billionaire, getting anywhere near the mega yachts that flock to the British Virgin Islands each spring is a long shot, let alone stepping aboard one. It’s a topic that comes up repeatedly among the passengers of the SPV Star Flyer, a striking, 16-sail clipper ship designed for speed rather than cargo. With its four towering masts, polished teak trims, and enormous white sails, the Star Flyer turns heads across the Caribbean.

3 weeks ago | canadiangeographic.ca | Robin Esrock

Adam Schmidt, CEO of Activate Games. (Photo courtesy Activate Games) Expand Image Picture a dozen small, dark rooms, each containing LED-lit and laser-infused elements that require you to jump, run, think, twist, throw, shoot, compete or collaborate in a series of increasingly difficult games. Players are automatically tracked for scores across the fast-moving games, and players flow through a fully automated and seamless gaming experience.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

2 months 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.