My Writing Journey

Having discovered and written about more than 80 Sydney Suburbs for Travel with Joanne, I turned to travel writing. It’s been a long and slow journey with many highlights and times when it’s been a struggle. I’ve been fortunate to travel to and write about fascinating places close to home and further afield.

I have also published two children’s picture books which describe life in my backyard.

Note: the information contained in my Sydney Suburban Exploration was accurate at the time of publication. Much may have changed.

Freelance Travel Writing

My stories have been published in various newspapers and magazines, including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Sunday Telegraph Escape, The New Zealand Herald, The Guardian and the Australian and International Traveller magazines.

Feedback on my stories

“It was fantastic – thank you! And your images were beautiful also, such a great regional piece, and it was lovely reading about your experience.” Lauren Fenn-Walton, Communications Manager for K’gari.

“Hello again, Joanne. I’ve just come out of a meeting and have been told that Janet and Bobby were wildly popular with our readers at the weekend. It was the most popular story in the issue by a long way. So well done, you. Just wanted to pass that along . . .”
Sharon Sharon Bradley for Good Weekend Two of Us Story

“It was a pleasure to publish your work.” Sue Preston, previous editor of Senior Traveller.

“That is the best piece I have read on Kadoo Tours. The SMH, the Southern Courier and other bloggers have never done it such justice. So very detailed and accurate. We love it.” Grant Hyde, Kadoo Tours

“Hi Joanne, it was like walking the tour all over again. In fact, deja vu all over again – you captured the whole experience perfectly!…I love it …..Love your photography” Peter Hook, Hook Communications

Travel with Joanne: The Blog

Discovering Sydney one Suburb at a Time

Find links to over 80 suburbs discovered by Travel with Joanne at the foot of the homepage. Downloadable maps and notes enable you to follow my route.

Explore other cultures and cuisines right here in Sydney. Take a coastal walk or discover the inner city or suburbs bursting with heritage. Suburban Sydney has much to offer the curious.  

My Children’s Picture Books

My two self-published children’s picture books tell a story about places very dear to my heart, Dangar Island and the Hawkesbury River. “Dangar Island: Birds, Barrows a Ferry and Me” and “The Riverboat Postman” are suitable for children from about age 3 to early readers.

Dangar Island: Birds Barrows a Ferry and Me

The Riverboat Postman