A self-confirmed wanderer, Michael continues to travel regularly, having visited over 50 countries. His adventures are often planned around his passions: skiing, kiteboarding, hiking, camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Some of his most frequented destinations outside of Canada are the Dominican Republic, Colorado, Arizona, and North Carolina.

Recent adventures include kiteboarding in Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and North Carolina's Outer Banks; road-tripping through Spain and the Canary Islands; exploring New Zealand’s South Island; searching out the best beaches in the Philippines; and camping and hiking in Ontario, Canada.

Michael is a member of SATW (Society of American Travel Writers), NASJA (North America Snowsports Journalists Association), and TMAC (Travel Media Association of Canada). His main outlets are Planetware.com, Outside Interactive, Northern Ontario Travel Magazine, and Value Partners Incorporated.