Johanna Read

What we know about the anticipated reopening of Canada's borders beginning August 9, 2021

18 of Vancouver's fave restaurants, via OpenTable

Asia Reader's Digest republishing my 2020 article (part 1, part 2 in different link)

Pat 2 of the story for RD Asia, originally published in 2020 by RD.com

Republished from autumn 2020

Carve out at least a weekend to explore Cappadocia's rock formations and underground cities

Tourism done right helps wildlife.

Dining outdoors on some of Vancouver's favourite patios, for OpenTable's online magazine.

My photo was the cover photo for this story by Jane Mundy, in print (spring 2021 issue) and online.

Eclipse-watching is on the minds of many given June 10’s “ring of fire” annual solar eclipse. The most spectacular eclipses are total solar eclipses and the entire decade of the 2020s will have only six. The next one is on December 4, 2021 and there’s only one place in the world where you’ll be in the path of totality: Antarctica, over the world’s newly recognized Southern Ocean.

To inspire your planning for a trip to Peru, give this beloved Peruvian dish a try. The recipe is adapted from one of Cusco’s best hotels, the JW Marriott El Convento Cusco.

Sparkling skyscrapers, luxury shopping, and the Formula 1 Grand Prix might first come to your mind when you think of Abu Dhabi. But the emirate’s ecological sites are attracting travelers, citizens, and expats alike. In honor of World Environment Day—June 5—have a look at these natural and green Abu Dhabi sites and start your travel planning. Abu Dhabi is open to quarantine-free travel from the U.S. as of July 1.

As of May 29, 2021, only fully vaccinated travelers are allowed entry to St. Kitts and Nevis, the two-island federation in the Caribbean. Kids under the age of 18 traveling with their parents are exempt from this rule, so you’ll have peace of mind knowing that kids who aren’t yet old enough to be vaccinated are unlikely to contract the Covid virus while on your sunny beach vacation.

Following the May 19, 2021 signal that Europe will allow fully-vaccinated travelers to enter EU countries without the need to quarantine, Viking Cruises is relaunching five European river cruises beginning in July.