Horse, insects, rats, dog? How do you navigate the ethics of food and travel, while being respectful of local cultures?
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Maureen Littlejohn
Active Member, Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC)
Maureen is a curious Sagittarius who loves to delve into the cultures, traditions and beauty of countries around the world. An award-winning travel journalist, she has worked in Canada, the United States, Africa, and Vietnam. Currently based in Toronto, she is executive editor of Culture Magazin (no e), a lifestyle/food/travel publication that focuses on “East Meets West” and caters to the Vietnamese diaspora.
She is also a prolific freelance writer and her articles have appeared in outlets including CNN Global Travel, nationalgeographic.com, The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Panoram Italia, USA Today’s 10 Best, National Parks Traveler, and Hotel-Scoop.com.
Her beat includes culture, history, hotels, food/beverage, soft adventure, and wellness. Having an interest in equity and social justice, she has done numerous long-term volunteer stints around the world with non-profit organizations that focus on battling gender-based violence, women’s health, education and advocacy for governance change. She is on the board of SATW (Society of American Travel Writers), and the World Food Travel Association and is a member of the Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC).
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