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How to see Angkor

Featuredby TravelEater (Johanna Read) 2 Comments

I’ve spent a fair amount of time in Siem Reap and Cambodia’s UNESCO World Heritage Angkor Archeological Park. It’s a fascinating place and I’ve learned a lot about how to […]

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** PUBLISHED ELSEWHERE **, Activity reviews, Asia, Cambodia, Responsible tourism, Travel practicalities

Responsible / sustainable tourism

Featuredby TravelEater (Johanna Read) 4 Comments

What is responsible tourism? Responsible tourism is about making places better to live in, and therefore also better to visit. It’s usually pretty easy, if you’re aware of the consequences […]

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** PUBLISHED ELSEWHERE **, Africa, Asia, Cambodia, Canada, China, Indonesia, Laos, Morocco, Morocco, Peru, Responsible tourism, South America

No tour, no problem

Featuredby TravelEater (Johanna Read) 6 Comments

While there’s certainly a time and place for guided travel, I’m a big proponent of independent travel. It is easier to do what you want when you want to do […]

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Responsible tourism, Travel practicalities

How to see Peru

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Peru is a beautiful country with so many interesting things to see and do. However, you need to do a little bit of planning to see this country with so many top […]

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Peru, South America

Foodist Finds: Can’t Miss Eats

Featuredby TravelEater (Johanna Read) 5 Comments

I’m TravelEater, and — surprise! — I travel to eat. This page has links to my writing that is predominantly about food, as well as my restaurant reviews and recommendations […]

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** PUBLISHED ELSEWHERE **, Restaurant reviews, Reviews

Travelling in Luang Prabang, Laos

Featuredby TravelEater (Johanna Read) 3 Comments

Luang Prabang, Laos — even the name sounds melodic (pronunciation guide: it’s loo-ong pra-bong).  If you’re going to Southeast Asia, Luang Prabang should be on your itinerary.  Laos is one […]

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** PUBLISHED ELSEWHERE **, Asia, Hotel reviews, Laos, Restaurant reviews, Reviews

How to have the best African safari

Featuredby TravelEater (Johanna Read) 3 Comments

Planning a safari?  You’re so lucky! Of all my travels, safaris just might be my favourite. I’ve been on safari in Namibia, South Africa and Uganda. A safari is the […]

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** PUBLISHED ELSEWHERE **, Africa, Hotel reviews, Namibia, Reviews, South Africa

Turkey

Featuredby TravelEater (Johanna Read) 9 Comments

Probably my favourite country in the world – a simply incredible place to travel.  History, food, shopping, World Heritage sites, hospitality, hammams, and did I mention the food?   For […]

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Activity reviews, Europe, Field Notes, Restaurant reviews, Reviews, Travel practicalities, Turkey

My first (of many!) National Geographic byline (about COVID, my new area of expertise)

.by TravelEater (Johanna Read) 4 Comments

National Geographic is one of those bylines that every writer covets. I’d never had the guts to even pitch them, so was particularly pleased to have an editor reach out […]

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** PUBLISHED ELSEWHERE **, Responsible tourism, Travel practicalities

COVID-19: The facts about the new Coronavirus and travel via a podcast and more articles

.by TravelEater (Johanna Read) 10 Comments

I’ve been told I’m one of the only people not writing clickbait it’s-time-to-panic or you-can-ignore-it-all articles about the new COVID-19 coronavirus that’s spreading around the world. Because of my background […]

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** PUBLISHED ELSEWHERE **, Responsible tourism, Travel practicalities, Wellness

Travel for love and for inspiration

.by TravelEater (Johanna Read) 6 Comments

Most of my travel writing sticks to the facts. Here’s what you need to know about seeing mountain gorillas in Uganda, here’s the story behind a Quebec wine made from […]

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** PUBLISHED ELSEWHERE **, Interviews with me, Responsible tourism

What you need to know about the coronavirus and travel

.by TravelEater (Johanna Read) 6 Comments

Edit: Since I wrote this post in early February, the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live. I’ve created a new Coronavirus page where I’ve added links to all […]

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** PUBLISHED ELSEWHERE **, Asia, China, Responsible tourism, Travel practicalities

Travel fail: Don’t do this if you’re pursued by police in Phnom Penh

.by TravelEater (Johanna Read) 2 Comments

Fodor’s commissioned a retelling of my story from my first ever day in Southeast Asia, way back in 2006. I’m embarrassed that it took almost 15 years for me to […]

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** PUBLISHED ELSEWHERE **, Asia, Cambodia, Responsible tourism

Outstanding Orlando

.by TravelEater (Johanna Read) 2 Comments

Ok, I know I often write about “exotic” locales that are on your dream list (like Galapagos in Ecuador, Machu Picchu in Peru, Thailand, or South Africa) and places that perhaps […]

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** PUBLISHED ELSEWHERE **, North America, US

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Where is Johanna?

2022: Respecting the Government of Canada’s travel advisory against international travel. Huatulco, Mexico. Lima, Peru. Maldives (Coco Bodu Hithi and Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu). To come: Egypt, Jordan, Israel and ???.

2021: Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff, Alberta. Charlevoix, Quebec. Abu Dhabi omicron-cancelled. Respecting the Government of Canada’s travel advisory against international travel.

2020: Nanaimo, BC. Northern India #COVID-cancelled. Victoria, BC. Huatulco, Mexico. Respecting the Government of Canada’s travel advisory against international travel.

2019: A Caribbean cruise with Viking (Puerto Rico, BVIs, Antigua & Barbuda, St. Lucia, Barbados, Dominica, St. Kitts & Nevis, Sint Maarten/St. Martin, USVIs). San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Costa Mujeres, Mexico. Tofino, BC. Montego Bay, Jamaica. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Bella Coola, BC. Tofino, BC. Nanaimo, BC. Riviera Maya. Sidney, BC. Cayo Espanto, Belize. Orlando. Nanaimo, BC. Thailand. Comox, BC.

2018: Siem Reap, Cambodia. Singapore. La Paz, Mexico. Terrace, BC. Nanaimo, BC. Panama City & Rio Hato, Panama. Shaanxi & Shandong, China. Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town & Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Ann Arbor, Michigan. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Victoria, BC. Nanaimo, BC. Door County, Wisconsin. Pacific coast, Costa Rica. Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Charlevoix, Quebec. Edmonton, Alberta. El Salvador. Kamloops, BC. New York City (& Hogwarts!). Sidney, BC. Provo, Turks & Caicos.

2017: Uganda. Seattle, Washington. Edmonton, Alberta. Lexington, Virginia. Prince Rupert, BC. New Braunfels, Texas. Madison, Wisconsin. Haida Gwaii, BC. Victoria, BC. Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Puerto Morelos, Mexico. Nanaimo, BC. Riviera Maya, Mexico. Singapore. Siem Reap, Cambodia.

2016: Argentina, Uruguay & Brazil. Palm Desert, California. Hong Kong, Fujian & Jiangxi, China. Hot Springs, Arkansas. Nimmo Bay, BC. Cuba. Nashville. Scotland. Iceland. Chicago. Ottawa. Branson, Missouri. Kauai, Hawaii. Nelson, BC. Canmore, Alberta.

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