Judi is an award-winning Canadian travel writer and photographer specializing in small-ship cruising, expedition voyages, slow travel, and soft adventure. After a 35-year career in transportation and engineering consulting, she turned lifelong wanderlust into a “third chapter” dedicated to storytelling that speaks to curious, experience-driven travellers, especially those proving adventure has no age limit.

 Her work has earned recognition from the Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) and the North American Travel Writers Association (NATJA), and appears in publications such as Zoomer Magazine, Travel Market Report, Porthole, Quirky Cruise, Bold Traveller Magazine, World Traveler Magazines, All Things Cruise, and Food Wine Travel Magazine. Judi is frequently featured on podcasts discussing expedition cruising in the Arctic and Antarctic, river cruising in Asia and Europe, and practical travel planning for mature travellers.

 Judi focuses on destinations best experienced at a slow pace: expedition cruises to Antarctica, Greenland, the Canadian Arctic, Alaska, and Hawaii; river journeys on the Brahmaputra, Mekong, Upper Mekong, Irrawaddy, and on European rivers; and cultural immersion from Okinawa’s Blue Zoneto the wildlife reserves of Botswana and South Africa. Her niche blends comfort with discovery, intimate ships, meaningful shore experiences, and organic connections.

Judi collaborates with cruise lines, tourism boards, and travel PR partners to produce destination features, ship reviews, and visual storytelling optimized for digital audiences.

She writes candidly about overcoming the fear of the unfamiliar, encouraging readers to “feel the fear and travel anyway.” Articles combine narrative journalism with practical advice on planning, booking, and packing for expedition and cruise travel.

Follow her journeys on Instagram @TravelingJudi for expert insights on expedition cruising, slow travel, and adventures that celebrate curiosity at every age.