Ryan O’Rourke

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

Western Canada Road Trip
Exploring the Great White North isn’t complete without a Western Canada road trip. The provinces of Alberta and British Columbia are home to the finest scenery in Canada. And with their mesmerizing road routes, they’re built for serious Canadian road-tripping. On your Western Canada itinerary, you’ll roam along the iconic Icefields Parkway between Jasper and ... Read more
Where to Stay in Ottawa
Planning a first-time Canada itinerary? There’s a good chance you’ll need to figure out where to stay in Ottawa. The nation’s capital is one of the most interesting historical destinations in Canada. And on any coast-to-coast Canadian road trip, it’s a must-stop city. Although Ottawa is one of the most populated cities in Canada, Ottawa’s ... Read more
Visit Spain in Spring
Drafting up a spring European itinerary? No country belongs on your radar more than Spain. On top of being one of the best travel destinations in Europe, Spain is undoubtedly one of the continent’s top spring escapes. Need a push to draft up the perfect Spain itinerary this spring? Here are five reasons why you ... Read more
Keong Saik Road Singapore
A few decades ago, hanging out on Keong Saik Road at the edge of Singapore’s exhilarating Chinatown would have been a no-go. Today, the story’s a tad different. The former red-light district of Keong Saik Road has done a remarkable job of cleaning up its act. In the process, it’s become one of Singapore’s hippest ... Read more
Best Hotels in Chinatown Singapore
Planning a trip to Singapore? There’s hardly a better place to stay than at one of the best hotels in Chinatown, Singapore. Chinatown is one of the most interesting corners of Singapore to explore. On top of that, the area is one of the best neighbourhoods to stay in Singapore. Accommodations in Chinatown are wide ... Read more