Real Travellers • Real Stories • Endless Inspiration
Every traveller sees the world a little differently.
📸 Jeff Topham 🇨🇦 | 🍁 Kelsey Forsyth 🇨🇦 | 🇬🇧 Karla & Elliott
Some chase wildlife in Antarctica. Some seek out hidden gems close to home. Others spend years creating memories across continents and collecting stories that inspire future adventures.
Welcome to EXPLORERS, our growing collection of Guest Interviews featuring fellow travellers from around the world who have graciously agreed to share their experiences with our readers at My Return Ticket.
Each traveller answers a standard set of questions that reveal their favourite destinations, biggest surprises, travel disappointments, bucket-list dreams and most recent adventures. Their stories are honest, personal and often unexpected.
The beauty of travel is that no two journeys are ever the same.
You may discover a destination you’ve never considered before, find a new perspective on a place you’ve already visited or simply enjoy hearing the fascinating experiences of someone who has explored parts of the world you have yet to see.
Read stories from our Explorers and get inspired by their travel experiences.
📸 Jeff Topham | Canada
Jeff’s story is truly extraordinary.
A professional photographer and documentary filmmaker, Jeff once worked aboard expedition ships that carried guests deep into Antarctica, often stopping at the spectacular island of South Georgia, a location frequently featured in BBC wildlife documentaries.
From enormous penguin colonies and incredible wildlife encounters to landscapes that feel more like another planet than Earth, Jeff’s experiences provide a rare glimpse into one of the world’s most remote regions.
Today, he calls East Vancouver home but still carries with him stories and memories from one of the most remarkable places on Earth.
🇬🇧 Karla & Elliott | England
Travelling together often creates an entirely different perspective, and Karla and Elliott bring exactly that to their interview.
This adventurous couple from England share their favourite destinations, future bucket-list dreams and lessons learned while exploring the world together.
Their story is a reminder that some of life’s best memories are created when shared with someone special.
Read Karla & Elliott’s full interview →
🍁 Kelsey Forsyth | Canada
Kelsey reminds us that adventure can be found in every corner of the world.
Through her travels, she shares thoughtful perspectives, favourite destinations and memorable experiences that have shaped her love of exploring.
Her story demonstrates that travel isn’t always about ticking countries off a list. It’s about discovering places that leave lasting impressions and collecting moments that stay with you long after returning home.
Read Kelsey’s full interview →
Why We Created EXPLORERS
Travel isn’t just about destinations. It’s about people.
Every traveller has a unique story, a favourite place that captured their heart, and perhaps even a destination that didn’t quite meet expectations. By sharing these stories, we hope to build a community where fellow travellers can inspire one another and help future adventurers plan their own journeys.
As our EXPLORERS collection grows, so will the opportunities to discover hidden gems, gather practical travel tips and perhaps even find your own next return ticket.
Who knows? Your next favourite destination may be hidden inside someone else’s story.
🌎 Continue Exploring
We’re only getting started. More Explorers from around the world will be joining us soon, each bringing new destinations, fresh perspectives and unforgettable experiences.
Coming Soon:
🧳 More countries
📸 More photographers
✈️ More bucket lists
🌍 More travel inspiration
📖 More unforgettable stories
Because every passport has a story worth sharing. And every story may inspire your next return ticket.
