JoAnna Haugen
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Member Since: 27 October 2009
Professional Associations
Travelwriters.com
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
Introduction
I am a globe-trotting freelance writer with a soft spot for adventure travel and outdoor recreation. A former Peace Corps volunteer, I also value eco and sustainable travel solutions. I live in Las Vegas, Nevada, and am knowledgeable about life in Sin City, including the places where locals hang out and the array of outdoor activities available in the area.
Experience & Expertise
Travel has spanned six continents, including time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya. I manage my own travel blog, www.kaleidoscopicwandering.com, and have been an active freelance writer in a variety of genres since 2007. I am currently a student through the MatadorU travel writing program.
Publishing Credentials
Travel-related publications include Travel Muse, BootsnAll, Matador Network, Copia Magazine, BackHome, Donne Tempo and Diamond Resorts International Magazine.
Awards Received
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers' Association 2010 Conference Scholarship Winner, 2009 Digital Vagabonding Roads Scholar
Clips & Samples (View All 8)
Taste the Local Flavor, Copia Magazine
Great Vacations at Home, BackHome
All That Glitters is Gold, Diamond Resorts International Magazine
Sub-Saharan Africa: Safety and Security Tips to Know Before You Go, BootsnAll.com