FX Excursions

FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.

Katherine Parker-Magyar

Katherine Parker-Magyar is a contributing writer for Global Traveler who has visited seven continents, 86 countries and all 50 states in pursuit of a good story. Parker-Magyar’s work has been featured in National Geographic Traveller, Forbes, Business Insider, World Travel Magazine and other publications. Parker-Magyar received her Master’s Degree in Literature at The New School, and has worked as a travel writer for the past eight years. Though Parker-Magyar lives in New York City, she prefers to write about jungles that are a bit less concrete. Follow her adventures on Instagram @katherineparkermagyar.


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February 2025
Feb 18, 2025

Vancouver Entices Meeting-Goers with Its Stunning Beauty and Sustainability

When I first visited Vancouver, I was headed to the city for a work event. I anticipated a hectic few days of business travel, but what I didn’t expect was the awe-inspiring natural beauty of the city. From there, I ventured out into the wilds of Canada’s Pacific Coast with a trip to Vancouver Island and Tofino. I have returned — for work and pleasure — many times since over the years. I found that first trip nothing short of perfect, which is unsurprising considering Vancouver has established itself as an alluring and unique destination for MICE tourism. Vancouver offers sustainability and versatility for business travelers and hosts more than 500 major domestic and international conventions, tradeshows and more.

Gorilla Forest Lodge, An A&K Sanctuary, Reopens After Stunning Transformation

Gorilla Forest Lodge offers an unrivaled base for encountering mountain gorillas. The lodge's location inside Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’s gates means guests are never far from these magnificent creatures, with gorillas occasionally wandering onto the property itself.

September 2024
Oct 25, 2024

Sail on an Eco-Expedition Into the Wilds of the Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon Rainforest sat at the top of my bucket list for years, and I'd long wanted to explore the city of Manaus, otherwise known as the gilded city of the jungle. In the 1800s the rubber industry made Manaus the richest city in South America, earning it the nickname the Paris of the Tropics.