Tim Johnson
Author
Toronto-based writer Tim Johnson is always traveling in search of the next great story. Having visited 140 countries across all seven continents, he’s tracked lions on foot in Botswana, dug for dinosaur bones in Mongolia, and walked among a half-million penguins on South Georgia Island. He contributes to some of North America’s largest publications, including CNN Travel, Bloomberg, and The Globe and Mail.
LATEST
Gateway City to the Arctic: Tromso, Amundsen, and the Heroic Age of Exploration
Roald Amundsen’s Arctic base still whispers tales of resilience, risk, and the race to places no one had dared go before.
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24 Hours in Nagasaki
A day spent in this Japanese city involves peace monuments, lush gardens, and seaside cafes.
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The Guide Matters More Than the Tour: How to Spot a Great Tour Leader
The best tour guides are passionate storytellers who love what they do.
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24 Hours in Bergen
Bergen may be Norway’s second-largest city, but it’s first in charm—especially when explored by foot and funicular.
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Rewards of Remote Travel: 5 Reasons to Go Off the Beaten Path
Hidden gems like Beppu remind travelers why it pays to explore beyond the obvious.
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24 Hours in Dubrovnik
It doesn’t take long to discover why this Adriatic city looms large in both history and Hollywood.
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Beyond the Ice: Life Lessons From Penguins, Polar Bears, and Whales
In Earth’s coldest corners, the wild teaches quiet lessons about survival, simplicity, and how little we truly know.
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The 6 Best Road Trips for Exploring America
Let the call of the open road take you across America’s most beautiful expanses.
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24 Hours in Naples
A day in Naples means heavenly pizza, royal palaces, dazzling operas, and a view of Vesuvius you won’t forget.
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24 Hours in Yokohama
Japan’s second-largest city is home to a 1930 passenger liner, mountainside cable car rides, and Yokohama Stadium.
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Gateway City to the Arctic: Tromso, Amundsen, and the Heroic Age of Exploration
Roald Amundsen’s Arctic base still whispers tales of resilience, risk, and the race to places no one had dared go before.
|
24 Hours in Nagasaki
A day spent in this Japanese city involves peace monuments, lush gardens, and seaside cafes.
|
The Guide Matters More Than the Tour: How to Spot a Great Tour Leader
The best tour guides are passionate storytellers who love what they do.
|
24 Hours in Bergen
Bergen may be Norway’s second-largest city, but it’s first in charm—especially when explored by foot and funicular.
|
Rewards of Remote Travel: 5 Reasons to Go Off the Beaten Path
Hidden gems like Beppu remind travelers why it pays to explore beyond the obvious.
|
24 Hours in Dubrovnik
It doesn’t take long to discover why this Adriatic city looms large in both history and Hollywood.
|
Beyond the Ice: Life Lessons From Penguins, Polar Bears, and Whales
In Earth’s coldest corners, the wild teaches quiet lessons about survival, simplicity, and how little we truly know.
|
The 6 Best Road Trips for Exploring America
Let the call of the open road take you across America’s most beautiful expanses.
|
24 Hours in Naples
A day in Naples means heavenly pizza, royal palaces, dazzling operas, and a view of Vesuvius you won’t forget.
|
24 Hours in Yokohama
Japan’s second-largest city is home to a 1930 passenger liner, mountainside cable car rides, and Yokohama Stadium.
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