Tamara Elliott is an award-winning travel writer, photographer and one of Canada’s top travel experts. She’s the founder of Globe Guide, which offers savvy tips for exploring destinations around the world while showcasing unique experiences. Tamara has explored 80+ countries, and specializes in adventure travel, wellness, glamping, wine tourism and luxury accommodations.
Her work has appeared in publications including Outside Magazine, Reader’s Digest, Lonely Planet, National Geographic (Spain) and AFAR, and she has been featured by Frommer’s, Fodor’s The Globe and Mail, National Post and MoneySense Magazine. Tamara frequently appears in on-air travel segments on Global News, CTV and News Talk 770, and is a member of the SATW, ATTA and TMAC. She was named as one of Canada’s most accomplished millennials by Flare Magazine, and one of Canada’s top travel influencers by Readers’ Digest.
Tamara is also the founder and travel editor of The Gorge Guide, which focuses on the best experiences in the Columbia River Gorge. She is based in Calgary, Alberta.
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AWARDS
- TMAC 2023- Honourable mentions for Best Outdoor Sport or Recreation story for Snorkeling between two continents in Iceland’s Silfra Fissure and People’s Choice Photo of the Year Award
- TMAC 2022- Best Illustrated Feature- 10 incredible things to do during winter in Iceland and honourable mention for Best Spirit of Canada-10 reasons to love Calgary, Alberta
- TMAC 2021- Best Online Travel Column & Blog, honourable mention
- TMAC 2020- Best Visual Storytelling- Jaisalmer sightseeing: The ultimate guide for exploring India’s golden city
- Best Visual Storytelling honourable mention: An idyllic adventure cruise through Costa Rica and Panama
- TMAC 2019– Best Adventure Travel story- Belize’s ATM cave tour: Where adventure meets Mayan sacrifices
- Caribbean Travel Organization– Best Blog Posting- Belize’s ATM cave tour: Where adventure meets Mayan sacrifices
- TMAC 2016– Best Service Feature, second place- Secret tips and tricks for booking Aeroplan flight rewards
- Best Service Feature, honourable mention- The ultimate list of apres-ski spots in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains
Global News
New travel experiences across Canada- Calgary
Cost-saving tips for trips to sunny destinations- Edmonton
Travel rewards help cut costs on summer vacations amid rising prices- Calgary interview
Gift ideas for outdoor adventures- Edmonton and Calgary TV segments
Fun fall getaways in Alberta- Edmonton and Calgary TV segments
Gift ideas for the traveller in your life who can’t travel right now- Edmonton TV interview
What it’s like to travel to Mexico right now- Edmonton and Calgary TV interviews
Best hikes to see the golden larches– Calgary TV interview
Fun fall adventures in Alberta– Calgary TV interview
Best Canadian road trips– Edmonton TV interview
Safe summer travels– Calgary TV interview
Spring break savings– Calgary TV interview
Winter travel deals from YYC– Calgary TV interview
Planning a winter getaway: Chasing the sun, exploring the Rockies or enjoying Calgary
Budget-friendly long weekend destinations– Calgary TV interview
Top places in Canada to enjoy a winter getaway– Calgary TV interview
Hot jobs: Here’s how to design a freelance career that works for you
Bucket list summer travel spots– Calgary TV interview
Royal wedding spirit hits Calgary– Calgary TV interview
The importance of travel insurance– Calgary TV interview
Fun winter activitites in Alberta– Calgary TV interview
What to look for when booking a hotel room– Calgary TV interview
Exploring Canada’s hidden gems– Calgary TV interview
The best smartphone cases for travellers– Calgary TV interview
Camping advice from Globe Guide– Calgary TV interview
Explore Alberta: Small town festivals– Calgary TV interview
Explore Alberta: Small town festivals– Edmonton TV interview
Surviving the Slump: Travel Alberta without breaking the bank– Calgary TV interview
Reader’s Digest
10 Canadian Travel Influencers Who Will Inspire You to Pack Your Bags
Epic Experiences Along Alberta’s Icefields Parkway
AFAR Magazine
Romance in the Maldives
Only in the Maldives
Idyllic beaches of the Maldives
Top Attractions in the Maldives
Top Restaurants in the Maldives
Air Transat
Facebook Live hosting- Lisbon and London Vacation Series
Air Canada Vacations
Instagram Live co-hosting- Visiting Aruba
CTV News
How to use hotel reviews– Calgary TV interview
Outside Magazine
The Mexico You Don’t Know– Baja photography features
MEDIA FEATURES
Destination Canada
Find yourself in Calgary, Canada
Breakfast Television
Travel writer Tamara Elliott makes list of Canada’s top inspirational women
Flare Magazine
#HowIMadeIt- Tamara makes list of inspirational young women
National Post
Travelling Solo: Women travel writers on the challenges of going alone
Vancouver Sun
The 10 best travel apps to plan your next vacation
AM 770
Travel and coronavirus
St Maarten recovering from Hurricane Irma
What to do before heading on vacation
Winter vacations in Canada
Mountain getaways
Packing light
Different ways to go camping
Solo travel
R&R in the mountains
Calgary Stampede tips
Travel Babbo
Best Instagram accounts for travel inspiration
More Than Money
How to use hotel reviews– Calgary radio interview
Expedia
10 travel experts share their must-visit destinations
MoneySense Magazine
Hack your way to the best flight deals
Trivago’s Room 5
The Weekend Escape: Travel Alberta from Jasper to Waterton
630 CHED
Travel Alberta- Radio interview about Alberta’s small town festivals
CMH Blog
4 ways to recharge in Banff after the Calgary Stampede
Where to dine in Banff now
British Columbia’s Bugaboos: The birthplace of heli-adventures
Tourism Saskatoon
Times of Israel
Travel bloggers share their favourite things about Israel
A Luxury Travel Blog
10 things every luxury hotel room should have
Johnny Jet
The Travel Dudes
Top 3 things to do in La Paz, Bolivia
Wise Bread
15 Airport Hacks from Professional Travelers
iTrip Vacations
Best food cities selected by 11 travel experts
Bucket List Journey
15 Travelers Share Their Favourite Bucket List Adventure
The Professional Hobo
A Week in the Life of Tamara in Colombia
Flights and Frustration network
Travel blogger interview- Tamara Elliott
Strange Souvenir- The Findings of Fellow Travel Bloggers
Who Do You Want To Sit Next To On A Plane?
We Said Go Travel
