Portfolio
Guide Books
Bradt Guides, (November 2025 update) Nova Scotia by David Orkin (2017)
Formac Publishing (2024) Nova Scotia Family Bucket List
Formac Publishing (2021) 25 Family Adventures in Nova Scotia
Canada and USA
Shubenacadie Canal Commission Transitions project
Travel Guides to Canada, July 2022, (Halifax and South Shore sections)
Doctors Nova Scotia,June 2022 5 Nova Scotia Staycations to Beat the Heat
Family Fun Toronto, June 2022 Settled Nomads: Exploring Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore
Lonely Planet, May 2022: Getting Around in Nova Scotia
Saltwire Network, April 2022 The World of Yousuf Karsh: A Private Essence
South Shore Tourism, Feb 2022 5 Family Favourites on Nova Scotia’s South Shore this February
Lonely Planet, 2021 The Best Road Trips to Explore Nova Scotia
Lonely Planet, 2021, 10 Best Places to Explore in Nova Scotia
Lonely Planet, 2021, Top Free Things to do in Nova Scotia
Lonely Planet, 2021, These are Nova Scotia’s Best Parks and National Historic Sites
SaltWire Network, August 2021 Take Flight at the Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum
Family Fun Canada, July 2021, Beach Goats and Spaghetti Sundaes on PEI
Chronicle Herald, July 2021 From Beach Goats to houses made of bottles: plenty of unique things to do in P.E.I
Family Fun Canada, May 2021, Quamajug: Changing the Landscape for Inuit Art
Matador, March 2020, Traveling Green in New Brunswick
Matador, March 2020, Road trip itinerary for seeing the Best of New Brunswick
CBC Life, December 2019, 11 Canadian Winter Festivals
Saltwire (Chronicle Herald), October 2019: How I Became a Woman of the Woods
Saltwire (Chronicle Herald, July 2019 Beyond the Beautiful Beaches of Hubbards)
Fodor’s, March 2019: Old Canada: 10 Historic Sites in Atlantic Canada
Hilton Worldwide, January 2019: 10 Things to do in Halifax with Kids
Time Out Global, July 2018: 14 Really Fun Things to do in Halifax
Chronicle Herald, February 3rd, 2018, Festival Fun! The Spirit of Quebec’s Winter Carnival
Family Fun Canada, Family Fun Canada, October 2017, 9 Ways to Explore Charming Charlevoix, Quebec
Family Fun Canada, March 2017, 12 Incredible Family Adventures in the Magdalen Islands
Family Fun Canada, February, 2017, Ice Fishing in the Heart of Quebec City
Family Fun Canada, February, 2017, Move Over Canada, Montreal is Way Older!
Family Fun Canada, February, 2017, 6 Secrets of Quebec City’s Ice Hotel
Family Fun Canada, February, 2017, Quebec Carnival and the Magic of Bonhomme
Family Fun Canada, January 2016: 8 Unforgettable Places to See Wildlife in San Diego
Family Fun Halifax: September 2016: Inflatable Luxury: Resort Camping…in the Magdalen Islands
Family Fun Canada, July 2016: A Child’s Dream: The Train Station Inn…Tatamagouche, NS
Family Fun Canada, July 2016: East Coast Glamping: Luxury Camping in an Apple Orchard by the Sea
Family Fun Halifax, July 2016 12 Ways to Have Fun with the Family in Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Family Fun Halifax, June 2016: Parks Canada Introduces the Cocoon Bed…
Family Fun Canada, February 2016: Newfoundland Place Names That Will Make You Blush
Family Fun Canada, January 2016: The Appalachian Powder Trail: 12 Great Ski Hills in Atlantic Canada
Family Fun Halifax, November 2015: Hiking Toddler Style: 1km/hour on the St. Margaret’s Bay Trail*
*Winner of the 2015 TMAC Awards: Outstanding Achievement for Best Family Feature
EastCoastMum, July 2015: 5 Reasons to Move to Nova Scotia (and one to stay where you are)
Family Fun Halifax, April 2015: Moncton By Rail
Travel Tips
The Globe and Mail, June 22nd, 2018 You get what you pay for with Westjet’s Swoop…
Our Children Magazine, Spring 2018, 10 tips for flying with kids
Family Fun Canada, January 2018: Poshtels and Flytographers… 8 Family Travel Trends for 2018
Family Fun Canada, July 2017, Keep Calm and Save Money: 9 Ways to Pinch the Pennies in England…
Family Fun Canada, January 2016: 5 Top Travel Trends for 2017
Family Fun Canada, November 2016: 5 Reasons to Stay in a Youth Hostel with your family
Family Fun Canada: October 2016: What Kids Really Want on Vacation
Family Fun Canada, March 2016: Travelling with a Toddler: You Can Do It!
Family Fun Canada, September 2015: 5 Tips for Travelling on London Transport with Kids
Family Fun Canada, June 2015: The Best Loyalty Programs for Infrequent Travellers
Product Round-ups
CBC Life, December 2019, Stocking Stuffers for the Frequent Traveller, as Recommended by Canadian Travel Writers.
Food & Lifestyle
Chronicle Herald, January 11th 2019: East Coast by Rail
Hilton Worldwide, January 2019: 7 Unexpected Culinary Delights at Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse
Halifax Curated Magazine, December 2018: Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub
Halifax Curated Magazine, August 2018, Unchained Kitchen
Time Out Global, July 2018 The 12 Best Restaurants in Halifax
Chronicle Herald, May 2018: Plenty for foodies in Fredericton
CBC Life, April 2018: 5 Ways to dine on fresh lobster in Nova Scotia…
Eat North, March 2018: Fredericton Food Revolution
Eat North, January 2018: 3 Places to Dine in Dartmouth after dark
My Halifax Experience Magazine, Nov. 2017, Wealth no one can steal
Eat North, October 2017: The Evolution of Nova Scotia’s dining scene
Eat North, October 2017: Devour! is now the largest food and film festival in the world
Eat North, September 2017 Small is Beautiful: Halifax’s Bar Kismet
Eat North, July 2017: A Family Business: Rinaldo’s Italian-American Specialities…
Eat North, June 2017: Chain yard cider opens new patio on North and Agricola in Halifax
Local Xpress, June 2017: Halifax boutique market brings farm fresh produce to north end
Family Fun Halifax, April 2016: Turkey Soup and a Big Cappuccino…
Family Fun Halifax, Nov. 2015: Wine and Spirit Tasting in Vernon, British Columbia
Lifehack, Summer 2014: How to Make Hummus in 3 Easy Steps
Mexico and the Caribbean
Family Fun Canada, February 2020 Combining Luxury with Local Flavour in Mazatlan
*Winner of the 2020 TMAC Awards: 3rd Place for Best Family Feature
Family Fun Canada, December 2017: Post Irma, Anguilla is Back in Business for the Holiday Season
England
Globe and Mail, December 2019: How a 1970’s Amusement Park Taught this Helicopter Parent to Relax
*Winner of the 2019 TMAC Awards: 2nd Place for Best Family Feature
Globe and Mail, August 2019, Am I Too Fat to Surf? (Surfing in Newquay). (PDF Hanging Ten and Letting Go)
Family Fun Canada, May 2018: Is Your Family Ready for a British Canal Boat Holiday?
Family Fun Canada, February 2018: Taking the Night Train in England…
Family Fun Canada, December, 2017: Visit a Rainforest this Winter at the Eden Project…
Family Fun Canada, November, 2017: Little Venice to London on the Regent’s Canal
Chronicle Herald, October 21st, 2017: Britain’s youth hostels: perfect for family travel
ACP Rail, October 2017: 24 Hours in Exeter
Family Fun Canada, September 2017: Family Fun at the Headland Hotel and Spa, Newquay Cornwall
Family Fun Canada, May 2016: Learning to Surf in Newquay, Cornwall
Family Fun Canada, Nov. 2015: Going Local in London…a Room Above a Traditional English Pub
Family Fun Canada, Nov. 2015: England’s Cornish Riviera – Family Luxury on a Britrail Pass*
*Winner of the 2015 TMAC Awards: 1st Place for Best Family Feature
Family Fun Canada, Oct. 2015: Butlers, Bicycles and Rocky Horror: The…Oakley Court Hotel
ACP Rail, September 2015: Sand, Surf and Steam Trains in Newquay, Cornwall
Book Reviews/Author Profiles
Eat North, January 2018, One Weekend in Toronto with Amy Rosen
Eat North, January 2018, The Inviting Life, by Laura Calder
Family Fun Canada, June 2017, 25 Places in Canada Every Family Should Visist
Family Fun Canada, September 2016: DK Eyewitness Travel Family Travel Guides
Radio and TV Appearances
Radio Guest: CBC Maritime Noon, What to do with the last two weeks of Summer, August 21st, 2022, Live call-in
Radio Guest: Go to Grandma with Kathy Buckworth, @Zoomerradio, June 25th, 2022, pre-recorded
TV Guest: CTV Morning Atlantic Live, “Family Fun on Prince Edward Island“, July 29th, 2021, Live
Radio Guest: 101.5 The Hawk, “Scottie O talks to Helen Earley about her new book…” July 26th, 2021, Live
TV Guest: Global News Morning Halifax: Making the Most of Your Travels with Kids, with Alyse Hand, June 3rd, 2021, Live
TV Guest: CTV Morning Atlantic Live, “Planning your Next Nova Scotia Staycation” with Jennifer Grudic, Monday, April 12th, 2021, pre-recorded
Radio Guest: CBC Information MorningCape Breton, 25 Family Adventures in Nova Scotia, June 8th, 2021, pre-recorded
Radio Guest: CBC Information Morning, 25 Family Adventures in Nova Scotia, May 28th, 2021, Live
Radio Guest: CBC Information Morning, April 3, 2019 2019, speaking as chair of Travel Media Association of Canada, Atlantic Chapter, against clearcutting in the Tobeatic Forest, Live
Voice: CBC Information Morning, Feb 23rd,2018 radio and internet story. Story clip here
Radio Guest:CBC Information Morning, April 9th, 2018, Topic: Moving to Nova Scotia: “3 years after writing a blog post about it, Helen Earley continues to answer questions from people considering a move to Nova Scotia” , Live in Studio
Photography Clients
April 2018 – Peggy’s Cove U-Cook Lobster
November 2017 – Yellow Pages Digital & Media Solutions Ltd., Business Stories
January 2016: Corporation Parc de Gros Cap, Magdalen Islands
November 2016: Earthscape Playground, Halifax Nova Scotia
