Founder & Editor
Ryan O’Rourke is a Canadian traveller, food & drink aficionado, and the founder & editor of Treksplorer. With over 20 years of extensive travel experience, Ryan has journeyed through over 50 countries, uncovering hidden gems and sharing firsthand unsponsored insights on what to see & do and where to eat, drink & stay. Besides Treksplorer, Ryan’s freelance travel & lifestyle writing has also appeared in several online publications, including the Huffington Post, Matador Network, and RoamRight.
Latest Posts
Whenever I visit Old Montreal, there’s one building that always catches my eye: the Bonsecours Market (Marché Bonsecours). It took me a few trips to Montreal before I finally stepped inside this historical landmark. And even with its touristy vibes, I still think that this 19th-century marketplace is well worth a gander for first-time visitors ... Read more
Even after visiting Montreal more than half a dozen times, the Old Port always seems to sneak its way into my trip plans. Located along the eastern shoreline of the St. Lawrence River, this historic riverside area is one of the city’s most famous tourist destinations. Whenever I’m in the city, I always love coming ... Read more
No matter how many times I visit, I can never get enough of wandering around Old Montreal. The city’s historic district is a dream for tourists, feeling more like an old town centre in Belgium or France than a neighbourhood in Canada’s second-largest city. Whenever I set out to explore Old Montreal, I love strolling ... Read more
One of the biggest surprises on my first trip to Singapore was Kampong Glam, the city’s Malay-Muslim Quarter. By this point in my visit, I’d already explored Chinatown and Little India. So, it was only fitting that next on the list was a walk through Kampong Glam to learn more about Singapore’s Malay culture to ... Read more
As much as I love wandering about in Hong Kong’s cityscapes, it isn’t exactly what I’d call relaxing. With the chaos of Kowloon, Wan Chai, and Central starting to buzz in my brain after a few days of exploring, I knew I needed a reset. After asking a few locals for some hiking recommendations, I ... Read more