NATJA Notes: May 1, 2023

Dear NATJA Family and Friends: This is the most beautiful time of the year as flowers bloom and nature comes to life. Families are preparing for summer vacation and graduation season is in full swing. Here at NATJA, we are in the final preparations for our conference in Fairbanks, which begins in just two weeks.…

2023 May Featured Journalist of the Month: Mary Klest

I am a Chicagoland independent journalist. My work focuses on lifestyle, travel, and science. In travel writing, I look for local elements that can be appreciated across borders. My professional writing career spans twenty years in a mix of public relations, content writing, and journalism. My travel blog is at www.WhosTakingtheTrain.com 1. What got you…

2023 May Featured Journalist of the Month: Lucas Aykroyd

Lucas Aykroyd is an award-winning writer, national newspaper columnist, and public speaker. He specializes in travel and sports. His work has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, National Geographic, The Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, the Vancouver Sun, and the Georgia Straight. He’s contributed to travel guidebooks for Fodor’s and Frommer’s.…