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
Missed Flight? Can You Get A Refund or Compensation?
Even with the best planning and preparation, there's always a chance that you’ll miss your flight. And most of the time, it will be caused by something outside your control like a flight delay. In fact, many people miss flights every single day. So, what should you do when you show up to the...
Joanna Teljeur, 04.09.2024
8 minutes read
Can You Fly Safely Through a Storm? An In-Depth Look
Flight disruptions can happen for lots of different reasons, but the FAA says that 75.48% of delays are due to weather, and of these thunderstorms are a leading culprit. But why do thunderstorms lead to so many delays and cancellations, especially these days when aircraft and air traffic control...
Joanna Teljeur, 01.11.2024
8 minutes read
Which Items Are Not Allowed In A Hand Luggage
2025 will be the 24th year that the TSA has been placing restrictions on what is and isn’t allowed in carry-on bags. By now, you’d think all passengers would have a solid understanding about carry-on rules, but surprisingly, this isn’t the case at all. Business Insider reported...
Joanna Teljeur, 02.01.2025
5 minutes read
Is Turbulence Dangerous: Why Your Flight is Rough & Ways to Cope
Turbulence happens more than you think. The National Science Foundation found that in the U.S., pilots report moderate or greater turbulence on average about 65,000 per year. But even though it happens frequently, very few injuries result. Between 2009 and 2023, only 37 passengers and 146 crew...
Joanna Teljeur, 11.12.2024
7 minutes read
How to Get Rid of Jet Lag Fast
Have you ever planned a full list of activities for your dream destination only to feel too exhausted to do them once you arrive? Well, what if you could ease the symptoms of jet lag or avoid it all together? Keep reading because we’re going to give you some info that may help you reduce the...
Joanna Teljeur, 18.11.2024
16 minutes read