Toronto, Ontario – March 26, 2026 Travel creator and photographer Kevin Wagar has taken home two awards from the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) Canadian Chapter ceremony, held on March 26, 2026, at the Le Germain Hotel in Toronto, Ontario — earning Gold in Virtual Storytelling and Bronze in Sense of Place Photography. Gold […]
These photos of Egypt’s Western Desert showcase the breadth and wonder of one of Egypt’s most remote and beautiful regions. When my family first visited the Western Desert in Egypt in 2020, we had grand plans. Exploring the vast desert, diving into the wonders of the country’s most beautiful and mysterious town, bathing in salt […]
Explore the breathtaking beauty of Cotopaxi Volcano through my photos of Cotopaxi National Park. Discover why this Ecuadorian volcano, shrouded in a cloak of ever-shifting clouds, captivated one hiker’s journey, even without reaching the summit. When I was hiking along a new section of the Royal Inca Road in Peru back in 2024, I mentioned […]
When my son’s fear of open water threatened our travels, I drew on my own battles with anxiety to guide him. Discover how we both learned to embrace life beyond our comfort zones. My family was embarking upon the trip of a lifetime. Toronto to Shanghai, China, and on to Manila, in the Philippines. Our two boys were […]
This is my collection of photos from an eight-day cruise on the Western Loop of the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador, Thailand, taken on my family’s visit in 2024 You know those places that you dreamed of as a kid, but figured you’d “never get the chance to see?” For me, one of those places was […]
Since 2024, Kevin has increased his focus on new media, boosting his YouTube channel and social media presence with engaging and exciting travel video content. His work was honoured at the 2024 Canadian Chapter Awards for the Society of American Travel Writers. His video titled: Amazing Things To Do In Saskatoon: The HIDDEN GEM of […]
At the Society of American Travel Writers Canadian Chapter Awards held at the Le Germain Hotel Maple Leaf Square in Toronto, Kevin Wagar was honoured with a gold in the Photo People Category for a shot of his wife, Christina, overlooking the Grand Meteora Monastery in Meteora, Greece. Judged by Toronto photographer Stephen Uhraney, the […]
Istanbul, Turkiye – November 10, 2024 Kevin Wagar, acclaimed travel writer, blogger, and photographer, has been recognized with a second-place award in the prestigious Lowell Thomas Travel Media Awards competition for his website, Wandering Wagars. Presented by the Society of American Travel Writers Foundation (SATW), the Lowell Thomas Awards are among the most esteemed honors […]
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – November 10, 2024 – Kevin Wagar was proud to participate as a panel speaker at the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) annual convention in Istanbul, Turkey. Wagar joined a panel of industry experts, including Juliana Broste of Traveling Jules and Jennifer Dore-Dallas of Chasing Poutine, to discuss the challenges and opportunities […]
Adapting to the new world of independent publishing by finding my voice. With the Googlepocalypse hitting independent and small creators across the globe, I was faced with a dilemma. Continue doing things the “SEO” way or adapt, evolve, and redefine what it means for me to be a travel writer. I opted to change and […]