Toronto, Ontario – November 27, 2024 – Travel writer and photographer Kevin Wagar has been recognized with two awards from the Canadian Chapter of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW). Wagar received the top prize for Best Travel Service Story for his article “Flying With A Baby: Tips For Your Infant’s First Time On […]
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – June, 2024 – Kevin Wagar, award-winning travel writer and publisher of Wandering Wagars, We Explore Canada, and Ultimate Ontario, took the stage as a featured speaker at the Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX) conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Wagar addressed a packed room of travel bloggers and content creators, delivering […]
ST. JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND – June, 2024 – Travel writer and publisher Kevin Wagar joined a distinguished panel of industry leaders at the Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) conference in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The panel, moderated by Oxana St. John of Drink Tea & Travel, explored the evolving landscape of travel media and how small, […]
Rick Calvert, the CEO of TBEX (Travel Blogger Exchange) announced today that Kevin Wagar was nominated in five categories in the organizations first-ever TBEX Travel Awards to be held at the annual North American convention in San Juan Puerto Rico. Kevin will be in attendance and will have the opportunity to address the conference during […]
Kevin continues a trend of outstanding landscape photography with the nomination for Best Landscape Photography for his photo of a Thai fisherman casting his net amidst the backdrop of the beautiful Khao Phing Kan (James Bond) Island in Phuket, Thailand. The photo was snapped from the water late in the day as the sun to […]
This is my collection of photos of Karen Hill Tribes near Chiang Mai, Thailand, from my visit in 2023. These photos capture the unique aspects of a controversial tourism experience. When my family traveled to Chiang Mai, Thailand in October 2022 my family was blown away by the beauty, culture, and food of this city. […]
This is my collection of photos of Mount Nemrut, Turkiye, taken during an early morning sunrise at the summit of this incredible statue-topped mountain. Western Turkiye, Istanbul, and Cappadocia may get the bulk of the fame when it comes to the most amazing destinations in Turkiye, but the far east of the country holds some […]
My photos of Cappadocia, Turkiye showcase the diversity and beauty of this famous destination, from otherworldly landscapes to inspiring culture. In the summer of 2023, my family spent four weeks traveling through the country of Turkiye from Istanbul down through Ephesus and along Pamukkale and the Turquoise Coast in the east to the remote and […]
My photos of Pamukkale, Turkiye help to capture the stunning landscapes of one of Turkiye’s most magical landscapes. Early in my family’s 2023 journey through Turkiye, we made our way to the magical terraces of Pamukkale, one of the most fascinating places to visit in the country. I’ll admit to not having done a lot […]
While Kevin Wagar wasn’t able to attend the Society of American Travel Writers conference in San Juan Puerto Rico in September, 2023, his presence was still felt in the building. 2023 marked Kevin’s first submission to the prestigious Bill Muster Photography Awards presented by the Society of American Travel Writers. He was honored to come […]