by Andrew Hempstead | Oct 18, 2023 | Blog, Lodging, Nova Scotia
For my most recent update of the Moon Atlantic Canada guidebook (publication in 2024) it was great to see a new wave of lodgings in the region, especially in Nova Scotia. As recently as a decade ago, choices were limited to familiar city hotels, roadside motels, bed...
by Andrew Hempstead | Sep 12, 2023 | Blog, Guidebooks, Reviews
I’ve worked for most major guidebook publishers, and each series has its sell points, but the Moon guides have always stood out to me for their stellar reputation as go-to guides for travelers that are serious about learning more about the destinations they...
by Andrew Hempstead | Jun 27, 2023 | Blog, Events, Guidebooks
It was a memorable weekend in San Francisco helping Moon Guides celebrate 50 years of guidebook publishing. A testament to Moon’s stellar reputation was the attendance of guidebook publishers from as far away as Europe and Asia, dozens of guidebook writers, and...
by Andrew Hempstead | Mar 17, 2023 | Blog, New editions, Vancouver island
I spent a big part of last summer out on the west coast researching the newest edition of the Moon Victoria and Vancouver Island book, including family trips to the far north that included a few days at Telegraph Cove Resort, which we all love for the renovated...
by Andrew Hempstead | Dec 17, 2022 | Blog, Canada, Dorling Kindersley, New editions, Northwest Territories, Yukon
Published by London-based Dorling Kindersley, The Eyewitness series is renowned for its photographic coverage of destinations around the world. I’ve worked as an updater and editor on multiple editions of DK Eyewitness Canada, and many of my photos have been...
