School
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Expertise
New England, Historic Destinations, Ireland
- Johanna has lived all over New England in places known for tourism and historical significance, including Stowe, Vermont, New Bedford, Massachusetts, and Salem, Massachusetts.
- She left her desk job to be a flight attendant in 2015, and has been honing her travel skills ever since.
- She lived in Dublin, Ireland and has toured many parts of the country.
Experience
Johanna has worked as a professional writer for over ten years, and her first freelance piece was published on Cosmopolitan.com in 2014. She served as the co-developer and primary project writer for MOGUL's educational and lifestyle courses in 2015, which featured in Entrepreneur Magazine alongside Harvard Business School, and Harvard and MIT's EdX. She's also published headline articles with HuffPost and HuffPost Women, all while traveling the world as a flight attendant. In her spare time, you can find her working on her next YA fiction manuscript.
Education
Johanna has a bachelor's degree in Marketing from the Charlton College of Business at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
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Maine
By Johanna Hartford
If stunning scenery is what draws you to a destination, this Maine town's fall foliage and breathtaking view from atop a nearby mountain is must-see stuff.
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Massachusetts
By Johanna Hartford
Massachusetts has many hidden gems, but this small historic town offers skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and festivals that many families would enjoy.
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Vermont
By Johanna Hartford
Beer lovers can enjoy all the outdoor beauty Vermont has to offer as well as some of the best beer in the state on this beer trail. Here's where to go.
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Massachusetts
By Johanna Hartford
Massachusetts has many historic mansions that can take you back in time. Take a tour of this historic landmark and its beautiful European-inspired gardens.
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Massachusetts
By Johanna Hartford
Walk through an enchanting European-style castle on the northern shores of Massachussetts while admiring a vast collection of unique historical artifacts.
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Florida
By Johanna Hartford
Florida is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the U.S., but if you make one of these common mistakes, your Sunshine State getaway could go south.
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Air Travel
By Johanna Hartford
If you struggle with ear pressure and pain when flying, steal this simple, flight attendant-approved hack and learn what to bring to relieve symptoms.
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Tips and Hacks
By Johanna Hartford
Waiting for your luggage at baggage claim can be a long and frustrating process, but seeing a zip tie when it finally appears can make the ordeal even worse.
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Air Travel
By Johanna Hartford
Although you may want to immediately close the window shade on an airplane and go to sleep, there’s a reason why it should be open when departing and landing.
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Air Travel
By Johanna Hartford
Parents who travel often know that bringing car seats and strollers can mean bigger headaches at TSA, so it helps to know how to navigate that situation.
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Air Travel
By Johanna Hartford
If you don't want jet lag ruining your trip to a faraway place, use these tips from an experienced flight attendant to prepare your body for a new time zone.
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Massachusetts
By Johanna Hartford
Cape Cod might be the most popular Massachusetts beach destination, but this oceanfront city north of Boston boasts a fascinating history, great food, and more.
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Massachusetts
By Johanna Hartford
This charming coastal town in Massachusetts is brimming with history and famous sites, and is the birthplace of the U.S. Navy.
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Air Travel
By Johanna Hartford
Did you know that airline pilots tend to avoid eating the same meal on a flight? And the reason why might make you reconsider eating airline food.
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Air Travel
By Johanna Hartford
On long flights, your flight attendant might not be eating the same in-flight meal that you are -- here's what they bring to eat while on board.
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Air Travel
By Johanna Hartford
There’s a right time and a wrong time to chat with a flight attendant — while they’re in their jump seats, it’s best to hold off on the talk. Here’s why.
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Air Travel
By Johanna Hartford
Nobody enjoys using the bathroom on an airplane. But there is one thing about airplane bathrooms that flight attendants know and you probably don't.
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Air Travel
By Johanna Hartford
Nobody likes to be stuck inside a stinky airplane, and yet, according to science, there’s very little you can do to avoid that pressing urge to break wind.
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Delaware
By Johanna Hartford
Delaware might be a small state, but that doesn't mean that it isn't worth a visit. This town, in particular, has quite a lot for visitors to explore.
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