Madi Wong

Madi Wong

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About Madi

Madi Wong is the editorial content lead at G Adventures, based in Toronto, Canada. She has over six years of experience working as a multimedia journalist at media outlets including CBC News, Toronto Star and Global News. She is passionate about community storytelling and highlighting perspectives from people around the world.

20 articles by Madi

Sailing with G Adventures: A Q&A with a longtime skipper and CEO

Sailing with G Adventures: A Q&A with a longtime skipper and CEO

From the rugged helm of a sailboat to the boardroom of a global travel company, Rita Hajdu’s life is defined by one constant: the relentless pull of the sea.

What it’s like to climb Mount Kilimanjaro as a documentary filmmaker

What it’s like to climb Mount Kilimanjaro as a documentary filmmaker

Filmmaker Mark Klassen faced his ultimate test summiting Mount Kilimanjaro in both filming the journey and pushing his physical limits.

What a decade of solo travel taught this social worker about purpose and connection

What a decade of solo travel taught this social worker about purpose and connection

After experiencing burnout as a lawyer, Amanda Cabaday discovered that travel was more than just a vacation, it sparked a new career and a life-changing decade of solo adventures.

Why this National Geographic explorer thrives in the world’s most volatile places

Why this National Geographic explorer thrives in the world’s most volatile places

Meet the National Geographic Expedition Expert who has spent nearly three decades exploring some of the most remote and extreme environments on Earth.

How this National Geographic Expedition Expert offers a local lens on Japan’s history and culture

How this National Geographic Expedition Expert offers a local lens on Japan’s history and culture

For journalist Shiho Fukada, travel is less about checking monuments off a list and more about diving into the heart of a community

Through one traveller’s eyes: the power of overland travel journeys

Through one traveller’s eyes: the power of overland travel journeys

Ana Santa Maria spent two weeks camping in Southern Africa. Here’s why it’s still her favourite trip to this day

These 3 sisters opened doors for female trekking guides in Nepal

These 3 sisters opened doors for female trekking guides in Nepal

Three sisters in Nepal transformed trekking — empowering women, challenging norms, and reshaping the overall travel experience

This women’s sailing school in Greece trains new skippers

This women’s sailing school in Greece trains new skippers

With over 30 years of experience, Laurel Seaborn is aiming to train the next generation of women in sailing

Why this South African CEO is passionate about wildlife conservation

Why this South African CEO is passionate about wildlife conservation

Meet one of G Adventures’ CEOs in South Africa whose goal is to inspire meaningful conversations around conservation

Day of the Dead in Oaxaca: why it’s the best place to go

Day of the Dead in Oaxaca: why it’s the best place to go

Local guide and CEO Erick Sebastián Reyes shows how to experience Oaxaca’s Day of the Dead traditions and vibrant local culture

Meet G Adventures’ first female CEO leading our Egypt tours

Meet G Adventures’ first female CEO leading our Egypt tours

Meet the woman reshaping our Egypt tours with purpose, empowerment and community impact

How travelling to Costa Rica brought this mother and daughter closer together

How travelling to Costa Rica brought this mother and daughter closer together

Debbie Bowman and her daughter Amanda embarked on their first mother-daughter trip to Costa Rica in 2025, discovering adventure, connection and unforgettable memories along the way

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