by Andrew Hempstead | Jan 15, 2025 | Blog, Dorling Kindersley, New editions, New Zealand
I wrote and updated multiple editions of Moon New Zealand, which required a tremendous amount of on-the-ground research to make sure readers had the very best recommendations for what to see, where to stay, and what to eat. For DK Eyewitness New Zealand, the focus is...
by Andrew Hempstead | Nov 21, 2024 | Atlantic Canada, Blog, Canadian Rockies, New editions, Nova Scotia, Vancouver island
Most of the research I did for guidebooks published in late 2024 was done through the spring and summer of 2024, including trips to all Atlantic Canada provinces. A new edition of Best of Glacier, Banff and Jasper National Parks was published in March 2024 (2nd...
by Andrew Hempstead | Mar 17, 2023 | 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...
by Andrew Hempstead | Nov 16, 2022 | Canadian Rockies, Guidebooks, New editions
Although travel restrictions to Canada were lifted earlier this year, International travellers have not returned to pre-pandemic numbers. That said, Banff was as busy as ever this summer with local and domestic travellers filling hotels, restaurants, campgrounds, and...
by Andrew Hempstead | Aug 16, 2021 | Canadian Rockies, Guidebooks, New editions
Avalon Travel has been publishing books in their new “Best of Parks” series for a few years, but all titles have been to U.S. parks. I was approached by the company last year to co-author a new book in the series that would combine Glacier National Park...