Johanna Read

Announced April 7, 2021, the French Polynesian islands will again welcome tourists starting May 1.

The tea that caused a diplomatic crisis.
Republished in 2021 from the original in 2016.

Who hasn’t felt their stress and anxiety levels rise during the Covid-19 pandemic? And who hasn’t searched for ways to alleviate that stress? So, why not maximize stress relief on your first post-pandemic vacation?

Save the corals, save the world.

As of April 1, 2021, Thailand’s 14-day quarantine will be reduced to 10 days, with further relaxing of Covid rules planned for quarantine-free travel to some regions by October 2021 and borders fully reopened by January 2022.

My photo of Opitsaht cows introduces this BC Magazine story by Jane Mundy.

Wanderlust is going to kick in after your jab. Here’s what to know before you book a trip.

MSN republishing from National Geographic.

Top 10 cheeses to eat before you die.
Republished in 2020 from my original 2016 article.

Machu Picchu is a bucket list item for many, and for good reason. But too many people just travel through the Sacred Valley to get to the famous Inca ruins. Those who take the time to stop are rewarded with some of Peru’s best sites and can minimize the effects of the region’s significant altitude while doing it.

Opening July 1, 2021—after all adult Americans who want the Covid vaccine should have full immunity from the novel coronavirus—is a brand new Cancun hotel, Hotel Xcaret Arte. Its focus on wellness and the creative arts should help guests recover from the stresses of the pandemic.

One of the prettiest highway drives in all of New England, New Hampshire's Kancamagus Highway is ideal for road trips year-round and especially during fall foliage season.

As you plan your post-pandemic travels, here’s a way to help bring some of the benefits of tourism to the dream destination of the Maldives—by adopting a sea turtle.

Despite new federal mask mandates, pandemic safety measures lack enforcement, leaving the health of flight attendants and passengers up in the air.
In this article, I highlight issues flight attendants want the travelling public to be aware of. 

National Geographic India republishing my article written for the main brand.