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Taylor Herperger, Travel Lemming Director of Marketing & Senior Editor

Taylor Herperger

Director of Marketing & Senior Editor, Travel Lemming

taylor@travellemming.com
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Taylor Herperger is a writer and editor from Winnipeg, Canada. A lover of Guinness and window seats, Taylor got her first taste of international travel in 2007 and has been exploring the world slow and steadily ever since. In addition to her guides at Travel Lemming, Taylor can also be found chronicling her travel at her blog Taylor on a Trip.

🏠 Local to: Manitoba, Canada

🌟 Favorite Destinations: Croatia, Mexico, Prince Edward Island

🎓 Education: Metalworks Institute (Live Sound Production & Music Business Major, 2012)

✔️ Fun Facts: I grew up in a mining & farming town of 350 people. I worked in music promotions & marketing for 10 years before becoming a full time editor. I got my first tattoo at 17 – a John Lennon-themed peace sign that says “Imagine”.


Meet Taylor

Taylor Herperger smiling for a photo in Canmore, Canada
Canmore, Alberta, Canada
Taylor Herperger posing for a photo in front of a door in Bogota, Colombia
Bogota, Colombia
Taylor Herperger admiring the view in Zion National Park, Utah
Zion National Park, Utah, USA
Taylor Herperger posing for a photo at the top of the Volcan Baru
Volcan Baru, Panama

📚 What was Your Favorite Travel Experience or Story?

When I was 25, I left my job in Canada to travel for 5 months in Europe with almost no plan. I had a hostel gig in Spain lined up for the first month, but after that I had an open-ended opportunity to go where I wanted and spend my money as I pleased. To be frank, I was a lost soul. Unemployed for the first time since college and lacking a north star, I found myself bumming from place to place as the stereotypical directionless millennial that rambling contemptuous think-pieces were written about at the time.

Then, about two months into my journey, I strolled into Brussels, Belgium. When I say I had no expectations for the place, I mean I had no expectations for the place. But within a day I had met a lovely fellow traveler, a woman from Michigan about the same age as me, and we decided to become friends and go to a nice restaurant to sample the beer and local cuisine.

There was a group of local men at the table next to ours, and midway through dinner one of them, who looked like a cross between Harry Potter and Captain Jack Sparrow, reached over and snagged a fry off my plate. Bold move for a complete stranger. He then explained that these were “quality Belgian frites” and they “must be consumed before they go cold”. I responded with “Sorry, I didn’t realize.” He scrunched his face and said, “Why are you saying sorry?! You mustn’t apologize for your place in the world. You are perfect!” It was a little intense, so I said, “But I’m Canadian, saying ‘sorry’ is just what we do!”

He and his friends then decided to dissect my soul and give me a lesson on happiness and not apologizing. After chatting for a few minutes, I asked him if he was truly happy. He said, “Darling, I am not happy. I am love. I am all emotions, happiness, sadness, anger. I am an action, not a reaction. Love is an action, fear is a reaction. Do not live in fear, live in love. So am I happy? No, as happiness implies something to be achieved. I am love, a state of being. I just am.”

Then, he had his entire table stand up in this (very crowded) restaurant and start chanting “You’re perfect” at me for what felt like a millennium. It was simultaneously a stroke of the ego and entirely embarrassing.

It was one of the weirdest, most spontaneous, encounters I’ve had while traveling. Yet, something switched in my brain that day and I continued on my trip in an entirely different state of mind. Turns out those men were in an entirely different state of mind that night too, but that’s a story for another day.

🗺️ What’s Your #1 Expert Travel Tip?

Leave room in your adventures for spontaneity. Have a general outline for your trip, but keep it open enough to say ‘yes’ to unexpected opportunities. Always keep your wits about you and follow your intuition, but don’t discount the magic of serendipity and going with the flow.

🧳 Backpack or Suitcase?

Suitcase

✈️ Window or Aisle Seat?

Window, always!


Taylor’s Recent Posts

Osprey Porter 30 Review (I Tested the Carry On Pack in 2023)

Osprey Porter 30 Review (I Tested the Carry On Pack in 2023)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMarch 11, 2023
Level8 Road Runner Carry On Luggage (An Honest Review)

Level8 Road Runner Carry On Luggage (An Honest Review)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedJune 2, 2023
6 Best Carry On Luggage Bags in 2023 (Tested & Ranked)

6 Best Carry On Luggage Bags in 2023 (Tested & Ranked)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedFebruary 26, 2023
33 Mexico Travel Gifts (Ideas For Someone Going to Vacation)

33 Mexico Travel Gifts (Ideas For Someone Going to Vacation)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMarch 13, 2023
Backpacking Europe: The Ultimate Guide

Backpacking Europe: The Ultimate Guide

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMarch 17, 2023
Samsonite Omni PC Carry On Spinner Review (Tested in 2023)

Samsonite Omni PC Carry On Spinner Review (Tested in 2023)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMarch 16, 2023
Best Chichen Itza Tours from Cancun, Tulum & Playa [2023]

Best Chichen Itza Tours from Cancun, Tulum & Playa [2023]

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedJanuary 2, 2023
Is Tulum Safe? Here’s What You Need to Know [in 2023]

Is Tulum Safe? Here’s What You Need to Know [in 2023]

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedJanuary 19, 2023
17 Fun Day Trips from Playa del Carmen (for 2023)

17 Fun Day Trips from Playa del Carmen (for 2023)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedJanuary 2, 2023
Nomatic Navigator Carry On Review (Tested in 2023)

Nomatic Navigator Carry On Review (Tested in 2023)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedJune 2, 2023
Mexico Packing List | 38 Things People Forget [2023]

Mexico Packing List | 38 Things People Forget [2023]

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMay 13, 2023
Playa del Carmen Travel Guide | Free and Updated for 2023

Playa del Carmen Travel Guide | Free and Updated for 2023

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedDecember 26, 2022
Driving in Croatia – 10 Tips You Need to Know

Driving in Croatia – 10 Tips You Need to Know

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedJanuary 20, 2023
15 Best Hotels in Prince Edward Island (in 2023)

15 Best Hotels in Prince Edward Island (in 2023)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedApril 13, 2023
Driving in Prince Edward Island in 2023 (Practical Guide)

Driving in Prince Edward Island in 2023 (Practical Guide)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedDecember 26, 2022
11 Best Hotels in Winnipeg [Where to Stay, By a Local]

11 Best Hotels in Winnipeg [Where to Stay, By a Local]

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedAugust 7, 2022
12 Best Day Trips From Winnipeg (By a Local!)

12 Best Day Trips From Winnipeg (By a Local!)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedJuly 3, 2022
28 Things to Do in Banff National Park (in 2023)

28 Things to Do in Banff National Park (in 2023)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedFebruary 14, 2023
Driving in Canada for Visitors | Rules, Tips, & Info [2023]

Driving in Canada for Visitors | Rules, Tips, & Info [2023]

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedJanuary 22, 2023
The Best Time to Visit Prince Edward Island (Honest Guide)

The Best Time to Visit Prince Edward Island (Honest Guide)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedJuly 19, 2022
23 Best Things to Do on Vancouver Island (in 2023)

23 Best Things to Do on Vancouver Island (in 2023)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMay 22, 2023
British Columbia Road Trip [Epic 7 Day Itinerary + 2023 Map]

British Columbia Road Trip [Epic 7 Day Itinerary + 2023 Map]

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMarch 16, 2023
The Best Time to Visit Canada in 2023 (By a Local)

The Best Time to Visit Canada in 2023 (By a Local)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedDecember 26, 2022
How to Find Cheap Places to Stay in Europe (Ultimate Guide)

How to Find Cheap Places to Stay in Europe (Ultimate Guide)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMarch 22, 2023
The Best Time to Visit Croatia (When to Go and Avoid!)

The Best Time to Visit Croatia (When to Go and Avoid!)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMarch 16, 2023
Alberta Road Trip 2023 (My Perfect 10 Day Itinerary + Map)

Alberta Road Trip 2023 (My Perfect 10 Day Itinerary + Map)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMarch 16, 2023
19 Best Things to Do in Charlottetown

19 Best Things to Do in Charlottetown

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMarch 14, 2023
23 Things to Do in Winnipeg, Manitoba (By a Local!)

23 Things to Do in Winnipeg, Manitoba (By a Local!)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMarch 14, 2023
17 Croatia Travel Tips for Before You Go [2023]

17 Croatia Travel Tips for Before You Go [2023]

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMarch 1, 2023
PEI Beaches (11 Best & Nicest in Prince Edward Island)

PEI Beaches (11 Best & Nicest in Prince Edward Island)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMay 22, 2023
Croatia Island Hopping [7 Day Itinerary for 2023 + Map]

Croatia Island Hopping [7 Day Itinerary for 2023 + Map]

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMarch 16, 2023
15 Best Places to Visit in Canada for 2023 (By a Local!)

15 Best Places to Visit in Canada for 2023 (By a Local!)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedJanuary 25, 2023
Croatia Road Trip [Epic 2023 Itinerary Planner + Map]

Croatia Road Trip [Epic 2023 Itinerary Planner + Map]

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMarch 16, 2023
15 Best Destinations in Croatia to Visit [in 2023]

15 Best Destinations in Croatia to Visit [in 2023]

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedJanuary 29, 2023
19 Best Places to Visit in Prince Edward Island (2023)

19 Best Places to Visit in Prince Edward Island (2023)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedJanuary 25, 2023
Split or Dubrovnik: Which Croatian City Should You Visit?

Split or Dubrovnik: Which Croatian City Should You Visit?

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedJune 13, 2022
Europe Backpacking Budget Planner (How Much Will It Cost?)

Europe Backpacking Budget Planner (How Much Will It Cost?)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedJanuary 7, 2023
5 Day Prince Edward Island Itinerary (Perfect Planner + Map)

5 Day Prince Edward Island Itinerary (Perfect Planner + Map)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMarch 16, 2023
The Best Croatia Itinerary for 2023 [10 Days]

The Best Croatia Itinerary for 2023 [10 Days]

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMay 28, 2023
Where to Stay in Prince Edward Island (Best Places & Areas)

Where to Stay in Prince Edward Island (Best Places & Areas)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMarch 14, 2023
17 Best Things to Do in Prince Edward Island (in 2023)

17 Best Things to Do in Prince Edward Island (in 2023)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMay 21, 2023
27 Epic Things to Do in Croatia [in 2023]

27 Epic Things to Do in Croatia [in 2023]

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedJanuary 25, 2023
Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner Carry On Suitcase (Review)

Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner Carry On Suitcase (Review)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedFebruary 2, 2023
Level8 Textured Carry On Luggage (An Honest Review)

Level8 Textured Carry On Luggage (An Honest Review)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedFebruary 2, 2023
Hostel Jobs – How to Work and Travel Abroad [2023]

Hostel Jobs – How to Work and Travel Abroad [2023]

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedDecember 26, 2022
15 Best Places to Visit in Manitoba (By a Local!)

15 Best Places to Visit in Manitoba (By a Local!)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedDecember 17, 2022
3 Day Charlottetown Itinerary (2023 Planner + Map)

3 Day Charlottetown Itinerary (2023 Planner + Map)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMarch 16, 2023
10 Best Hotels in Charlottetown (With Photos)

10 Best Hotels in Charlottetown (With Photos)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedApril 13, 2023
10 Fun Gap Year Ideas for a Travel Break

10 Fun Gap Year Ideas for a Travel Break

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedDecember 17, 2022
15 Epic Gap Year Destinations for 2023

15 Epic Gap Year Destinations for 2023

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedApril 9, 2023
Is Canada Safe to Travel in 2023? (Important Tips & Advice)

Is Canada Safe to Travel in 2023? (Important Tips & Advice)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMarch 16, 2023
13 Canada Road Trips You Should Really Drive At Least Once

13 Canada Road Trips You Should Really Drive At Least Once

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedDecember 17, 2022
16 Canada Travel Tips to Know in 2023 (By a Local)

16 Canada Travel Tips to Know in 2023 (By a Local)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedDecember 29, 2022
Is Playa del Carmen Safe in 2023? [An Honest Guide]

Is Playa del Carmen Safe in 2023? [An Honest Guide]

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMay 31, 2023
15 Day Trips from Tulum to Escape the Seaweed [2023]

15 Day Trips from Tulum to Escape the Seaweed [2023]

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedFebruary 3, 2023
Chichen Itza vs Coba vs Tulum | Which Mayan Ruins are Best?

Chichen Itza vs Coba vs Tulum | Which Mayan Ruins are Best?

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedJune 1, 2023
Tulum vs Playa del Carmen – Which is Better for YOU?

Tulum vs Playa del Carmen – Which is Better for YOU?

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMay 18, 2023
Tulum Ruins | The Ultimate Guide (+7 Tips)

Tulum Ruins | The Ultimate Guide (+7 Tips)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMay 19, 2023
8 Best Playa del Carmen Beaches (and Beach Clubs)

8 Best Playa del Carmen Beaches (and Beach Clubs)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMarch 8, 2023
15 Best Things To Do in Manitoba (By a Local!)

15 Best Things To Do in Manitoba (By a Local!)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedFebruary 2, 2023
Is Croatia Safe in 2023? (Plus 10 Safety Tips)

Is Croatia Safe in 2023? (Plus 10 Safety Tips)

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMarch 16, 2023
Grayl Geopress Review – The Best Travel Water Purifier?

Grayl Geopress Review – The Best Travel Water Purifier?

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMarch 29, 2023
How to Become a Travel Writer | The Ultimate Guide

How to Become a Travel Writer | The Ultimate Guide

ByTaylor Herperger UpdatedMay 19, 2023

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