My Writing Journey

Prior to establishing myself as a travel writer, I discovered and wrote about more than 80 Sydney Suburbs for this website – Travel with Joanne. Today, when I drive through a suburb, I think to myself “I’ve walked down that street,” or “I remember that letterbox.”

Over time, my writing changed, and now I write less for the website and more for travel publications.

Travel writing has taken me to places I never dreamed of visiting and has opened my world to opportunities here in Australia and further afield. It has been a fun journey of discovery and one that keeps me out of trouble in my later years.

I have published two children’s picture books which have found themselves on shelves around the world.

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. 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.  Downloadable maps and notes enable you to follow my route.

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

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