Melody Wren

Travel writer & photographer

    “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”

    Neale Donald Walsch

    • Muskoka: An Iconic Ontario Destination and Perfect for a Family Retreat!

      (Family Fun Canada – October 2018) – Muskoka! If you know the area, you know its magic. If you haven’t been there, take the whole family to reconnect and prepare to be enchanted.

    • How to Breeze Through Security

      (Waypoints Global – September 2018) – Security is always changing, so read details online about the particular airport you are flying into or out of to insure you know what to expect. I was in too many airports to mention this past summer, and one airport in particular asked me to remove my watch…which was…

    • Nomad’s Battery Cable for iPhones

      (Waypoints Global – September 2018) – Nomad’s new charger fits in a pocket. The battery cable is a five-foot long charging cord woven from super-durable ballistic nylon with a built-in battery that’s got enough power to fully recharge a totally dead phone. For $50, who needs to think twice?

    • Navigating Airports

      (Waypoints Global, September 2018) – There are so many travel apps to choose from and no one wants to clog up their smartphone or tablet with too many icons of unused apps. I have chosen the top FREE apps to make your travel easier whether its planning a layover, getting help with public transportation or…

    • Where is the Beach?

      (Waypoints Global, August 2018) – With over 30 days of summer left to make more summer memories, spending as much time as possible at a good beach is a great time to spend those last precious days. Recently I was at different beaches three days in a row, but I really wish I had used…

    • These Lug Pouches are Clear

      (Waypoints Global, August 2018) – These colorful transparent pouches are sturdy, durable and organize smaller travel items like no other pouch I have found.

    • Prepare for Landing – An Airport Restaurant Review

      (Waypoints Global, August 2018) – Best airport restaurants used to be something of an oxymoron but with health and wellness at the front and center of most minds, airports and airlines are stepping up to the plate , literally. It is getting more common to be able to pick up fresh fruit, salads and freshly…

    • Victoria BC – A Constant Connection with the Sea

      (Waypoints Global, July 2018) – Everywhere you turn in Victoria, there is a strong connection to nature, whether it’s the ocean or the land, with activities, hotels and restaurants all paying homage in different ways.

    • UnCruise into Hawaii with Marine Life

      (Waypoints Global [Print edition], April 2018) – Our Zodiac skimmed through the quiet early morning waters of the Pacific, all eyes scanning for signs of whale activity, a hump, a fin, a tail or a tiny ripple. An excited hush fell on all eleven passengers. We had been assured of many sightings, but you never…

    • Barrow House

      (Waypoints Global, August 2018) – This luxury country house on the Wild Atlantic Way on the West coast of Ireland captured my heart as soon as I landed on the website. I needed to book one night as we drove a segment of the Way along the rugged coast. Knowing we would be traveling for…

    • Pampering Among the Boulders

      (Waypoints Global, July 2018) – Whether heading to or from your houseboat adventure, a stop at the Boulders Resort and Spa is worth a stop, if only for the tour of the property.

    • Be the Captain of your Own Houseboat in Arizona

      (Waypoints Global, June 2018) – Sapphire blue water contrast with towering red sandstone cliffs, a postcard worthy shot that can only be seen in Northern Arizona. The 186-mile Lake Powell straddles the Arizona-Utah border, with six major side canyons and close to 2,000 miles of coastline.

    • Into the Northwest Passage

      (Inspired Senior Living, April 2018) – Before I boarded, I knew surprisingly little about the Northwest Passage, except that it has more polar bears than humans – and no trees. As I read about the Arctic temperatures in August, and necessity to change schedule according to movements of floating ice, it became a powerful lure…

    • Cobble Beach – Play or Stay

      (Waypoints Global, February 2018) – Driving up to Cobble Beach, this 574-acre elegant resort and spa offers so many activities and amenities, guests coming to stay at the main resort or cottages are also choosing to stay.

    • Canoeing with Salmon on the Sydenham River

      (Waypoints Global, February 2018) – Canoeing among the spawning salmon on the Sydenham River in Ontario’s Grey County was such a special experience, I still think about its magical qualities months later.