Expertise
Japan travel, Art and culture, Tourism and travel trends
- Lisandra has been reporting on Japan's vibrant art and cultural scenes with an insider's perspective for over five years.
- She is a seasoned micro-traveler, skilled in planning short, immersive trips that balance local flavor and cultural depth.
- An avid café-hopper, Lisandra visits at least three Tokyo coffee shops a week, drawn to them as spaces of both inspiration and observation.
Experience
Lisandra has been working in content strategy and editorial production since 2019. She began her career as an editorial assistant at Tokyo Weekender, where she developed a strong foundation in storytelling and digital publishing. There, she shared the stories of Japanese artists, designers, and business leaders through compelling editorial and digital content. In 2023, she stepped into the role of Head of Content at byFood, where she led content monetization strategies and built a scalable framework for producing hundreds of pages each month. Originally from Montreal, Quebec, Lisandra is fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Japanese. She is now launching her freelance career, eager to uncover and share deeper stories from around the world.
Education
Lisandra has a bachelor's degree in East Asian studies from the University of Montreal.
Islands content is created by a team of veteran writers and editors passionate about travel. Outside experts with deep field knowledge sometimes inform our work with additional context and perspectives by way of exclusive commentary. Our goal is to offer readers well-rounded and diverse articles that inform, entertain, and inspire.
Our editors consistently review and update articles to ensure they're providing current, relevant, and useful information. Complete information on our editorial process is available here.
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Air Travel
By Lisandra Moor
Air travel has never been more popular, but neither has its impact on the environment. Now, Delta Air Lines is aiming to change that with a unique partnership.
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Air Travel
By Lisandra Moor
Losing your checked bag is a top concern for travelers. By booking a flight with this type of layover, your luggage is more likely to reach your destination.
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A new ordinance caps hotel and motel stays along the Jersey Shore, sparking outrage from residents, business owners, and housing advocates alike.
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Destinations
By Lisandra Moor
Crowds, price hikes, bad weather, and closed-up shops are all things to watch out for when traveling in the winter, especially in these destinations.
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If you're planning a fall trip to France, the union strikes could impact your trip. Here's how travel, public transit, and tourist attractions may be affected.
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Washington
By Lisandra Moor
A boardwalk built over rolling dunes is set in a Washington town known for a quirky character imported from Florida.
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With so much to offer all kinds of vacationers from around the world, Tennessee has joined the ranks of states like California as a top tourist destination.
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Travel Gear
By Lisandra Moor
This luxury luggage brand has captured the hearts of frequent travelers around the world with its timeless design and unmatched durability that lasts decades.
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Air Travel
By Lisandra Moor
Round-the-world airplane tickets might sound like a thing of the past, but they are far from that. Here's everything you need to know about RTW trips.
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Have you ever reached the end of a vacation feeling more worn out than when you started? Sleep tourism, a booming new travel trend, might just be for you.
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Tips and Hacks
By Lisandra Moor
Travel inspiration now comes from social media more often than magazines and travel guides. Here's how online content might influence your next trip.
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New Hampshire
By Lisandra Moor
This easy-to-get-to spot features similar stunning lake and mountain views, tons of fall colors, hiking, and road trip options for the whole family.
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Rest areas aren't usually the highlight of a road trip, but this pit stop in southern Texas flips the script for weary travelers and birdwatchers alike.
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New York
By Lisandra Moor
No trip to New York City is complete without a visit to Central Park, but the entrance you enter through can greatly impact your experience.
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Australia
By Lisandra Moor
This luxe resort is a stone's throw from the Great Barrier Reef, with primo amenities, private beaches, and access to exceptional marine life.
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This chic suburb of a major Texas city is one of the wealthiest in the state and is filled with amazing farmers markets, shopping districts, and more.
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United States
By Lisandra Moor
Data has shown a dip in travel to the U.S. from Canada, likely caused by several factors, which now means there are fewer crowds in some popular destinations.
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If you want to explore the Midwest in style and learn some interesting history, this byway -- memorialized in book and film -- is a bridge to America's past.
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South Carolina
By Lisandra Moor
If you want to explore the great outdoors, South Carolina is a stunning place to do it -- and its long, winding trail brings you through some of its best sites.
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Michigan
By Lisandra Moor
This spot in the Mitten State is small but packed with things to do. Go shopping for antiques, eat some farm fresh food, and wash it down with a local brew.
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This district is the fifth most-walkable neighborhood in Atlanta and is home to plenty of delicious restaurants, chic rooftop bars, and plenty of art.
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Air Travel
By Lisandra Moor
Installment payment plans are becoming more common, especially amongst younger travelers who do not have disposable income –– but there's one catch.
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