Celebrity Travel: Go away with Johanna Liauw

Jae-Ha Kim, Tribune Content Agency on Mar 29, 2022

A: Salem, Massachusetts. Oia in Santorini. New York City. Portland. Nassau in the Bahamas.

Q: Where have you traveled to that most reminded you of home?

A: I think I still need to visit more places before I can fully come to a consensus on that. (Laughs) I always had a feeling that I’d live in Europe at some point in my life, so I’ll get back to you on that one once I’ve checked out a few more spots.

Q: Where would you like to go that you have never been to before?

A: A timeline where there’s no greed or violence.

Q: When you go away, what are some of your must-have items?

A: Polaroid or toss-away cameras are a must. I love the nostalgic feel the images give when they get developed. It’s a fun way to capture memories instead of just using a phone. I always bring at least two books with me for some downtime relaxation moments.

Q: What kind of research do you do before you go away on a trip?

A: I mainly try to find unique restaurants and activities, as well as scoping out what some good shopping spots are. I want to check out the thrift stores, especially if I’m visiting somewhere outside of the United States. Reddit is always a great way to get suggestions on what’s worth checking out.

Q: What is your worst vacation memory?

A: I was flying from Los Angeles to Florida a couple of years back and they had to make an emergency landing at an airport in Lubbock, Texas. The plane was nose-diving and it was the most terrifying experience I’ve ever had on a flight. Turns out that one of the engines blew. I ended up having a panic attack, because I was not about to step foot on another plane after that. I ended up being taken to a hospital, which ended up being a whole other mess itself. (Laughs) Suffice to say, I never flew with that airline ever again.

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