Ancient temples, uncharted rivers, Indigenous culture…

Seeking new landscapes or seeing them with fresh eyes—to poorly paraphrase Proust—travel transcends the simple act of moving between places. It’s about being vulnerable to discovering fresh facets of sometimes the most familiar cities and places. Even your own backyard.

Cities get under my skin. Vast, silent expanses soothe my soul. But above all, travel expands my mind and opens my heart. Below you’ll see some feature articles (some with my original photography), plus one-pagers, round-ups and blog posts.

LET'S COLLABORATE
Train Street, Hanoi, Vietnam

© Janet Gyenes; Train Street, Vietnam

A series of Arizona-focused articles—published in Lonely Planet

Red rock formations and desert vegetation with a modern architectural tower against a clear blue sky in Arizona.

“12 free things to do in Sedona”

Snow-covered desert landscape with red rock formations under cloudy sky.

“The best time to go to Sedona”

Rainbow over Sedona at twilight

“10 fabulous experiences in Sedona”

More to come…

“The Gaucho Way”—feature published in Just for Canadian Doctors/Dentist magazine

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Gold and bronze circular medal with a blue globe design in the center, featuring the logo and text for the 28th Annual NATJA Awards, including 'Bronze Prize Winner.'
Circular logo for the 28th Annual Awards by NATJA featuring a globe with blue continents and grid lines, and the NATJA name in black with a red curved design above it. The outer ring contains the text "Honorable Mention, 28th Annual Awards, Honorably Mention, 248th" in white on a blue background.
A person riding a horse in a green mountainous landscape with clear blue skies, promoting a road trip across Argentina.
A man in outdoor hiking gear standing in front of a wooden structure, carrying a backpack, with a wide smile and gesturing with his hands. The background suggests a rustic outdoor setting.
Collage of photos from Argentina: top left shows a man in a rustic setting wearing rubber boots and leaning on crutches, top right shows a man riding a horse in a mountainous landscape, middle depicts a panoramic view of green mountains with grazing
A collage of three images: a plate of assorted food including vegetables and grains, a brick fireplace decorated with a pot and other items, and a promotional poster for the Pacific Dental Conference 2019 in Vancouver, BC.

“48 Hours in Shanghai”—feature published in Jetstar magazine

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Round badge with a blue globe in the center, surrounded by a white ring with blue border containing white text that reads 'Honorably Mention 2018 Awards.' The badge has the 'natja' logo in the middle, with a red and black stylized design.
Two pages of a magazine feature about Shanghai, including photos of the city skyline, two women shopping in Tianzifang, a traditional temple, various dishes, and a display wall of screens.
Jetstar magazine cover
Cover of Jetstar magazine. Features an aerial view of a person walking on a narrow sandbar connecting to a small island with dense trees, surrounded by turquoise water. The sky is partly cloudy. Text includes "The Power of One" and a list of countrie

“Force of Nature”—feature published in BCAA magazine

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NATJA 2017 Awards finalist badge featuring a globe with a red swoosh and the NATJA logo.
A wildlife magazine cover featuring a close-up of a young bear sleeping on a log in a forest, with green foliage in the background. The cover title is "TRAVEL" and the main article is "Force of Nature".
A boat on the water with two people on board, surrounded by greenery and rocks.
BCAA magazine
Photo of a river with mountains and trees in the background, and an inset circle showing a bald eagle in flight over the water.
A collage of images from a waterfall to a river guide with a shell to a chains and an old car in a lush green forest
A magazine page about jet boating travel, featuring photos of colorful houses on the water, people hiking in nature, and a muddy human figure sculpture.

“The Spirit of Sichuan”—story published in Just for Canadian Doctors/Dentist magazine

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A scenic landscape with a traditional Chinese building, mountain backdrop, and reflective water with islands and trees.
Collage of six photos showcasing travel scenes in Asia, including a wooden bridge over water, a colorful temple entrance, a woman in a purple hat by a river, fish underwater, a woman riding a yaks in the mountains, and colorful prayer flags against b
Sichuan, China
A collage of scenic and cultural photographs, including smiling tourists, autumn foliage near a lake, a waterfall with a person standing by, traditional Chinese artwork, children visiting a temple, and colorful prayer flags in a mountainous region.

Short travel pieces—published by various media outlets

Photograph of young Theravada monks in orange robes sitting on temple steps in Siem Reap, Cambodia, with one standing monk in the background and another walking, during daytime.
A magazine page with an article titled "Shadow Play" about the Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia. The page features four images: sunrise over Angkor Wat, a monkey at Angkor Wat, a temple offering, and giant remnants at Ta Prohm. There are caption
Collage of images showcasing various scenes and landmarks in Shanghai, including a traditional temple, children performing a dance, Apple Store, graffiti art, prayer beads, a lantern, a statue, and the Oriental Pearl Tower.
Page from a magazine or brochure featuring a travel guide to Buenos Aires, Argentina, with images of murals, landmarks, and cultural sites.
Various murals and street scenes in Buenos Aires, including colorful wall art, a sculpture of a fist, historic architecture, and people walking.
Images of a panda in a tree, various traditional Chinese dishes, a performer in a Chinese costume, and a red Chinese lantern display, accompanied by text highlighting Chengdu's cultural and culinary attractions.