About the Author
Joanna is a writer, editor, and consumer rights advocate.
Work Experience
She has worked extensively in broadcasting with experiences at Discovery Network and Cumulus Broadcasting, and her writing has been recognized by the Toronto Sun, the Sun UK and US, and The New York Times. Early in her career, she wrote dance criticism as an intern at the Village Voice in New York and at the San Francisco Chronicle.
Joanna holds a BA in Theatre from the University of California, Berkeley.
Interests and Passions
Joanna has a profound love of history, dogs, draft horses, painting, and audiobook narration. To date, she has recorded over 100 audiobooks and has been heard across the U.S. and globally in branding campaigns for Volvo, Window World, Stena, the Golf Channel, Adam & Eve, NBC Universal, and HGTV. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, singing, and baking pies for people in the community. She lives with her husband and 4 dogs in rural Nova Scotia.
Latests
Safest Airlines 2025: Top Legacy and Low-Cost Airline Rankings
How safe is air travel these days? It might come as a surprise, but flying is still the safest way to travel. According to IATA data, there were 7 fatal accidents in 2024 in over 40 million flights, showing just how rare the events have become. In fact, to operate, all commercial airlines must meet...
Joanna Teljeur, 27.06.2025
9 minutes read
The Best and Worst UK Airports for Flight Cancellations
Flight cancellations rates in the UK have ebbed slightly over the past year, but they’re still a major source of frustration for travellers, resulting in lost time, money, and missed events. You might not be able to prevent or control a cancelled flight, but you can choose to fly from certain...
Joanna Teljeur, 17.06.2025
4 minutes read
10 Smart Ways to Avoid Airline Baggage Fees
How many times have you booked what seemed like a low cost flight and ended up paying a lot more by the time you reach the checkout screen? If you’re like most travellers, you get hit with fees for seat selection, extra leg room, and various service charges, but nothing jacks up the total fare...
Joanna Teljeur, 05.06.2025
6 minutes read
What Passengers Really Think About Biometric Travel
Like it or not, the future of travel is digital. Facial recognition, epassports, and other new technologies are being rolled out in airports with the promise of smoother, faster, and safer travel. But, as with the introduction of AI, the most enthusiastic supporters of this shift are the companies...
Joanna Teljeur, 25.06.2025
12 minutes read
KLM Delays, Cancellations & Compensation: Your Questions Answered
You’ve found tons of information on how to handle KLM flight delays, but you still have unanswered questions, right? There are plenty of guides out there on this topic, but understanding airline policies and air passenger rights regulations can still be confusing. Lists and short answers can...
Joanna Teljeur, 25.06.2025
11 minutes read