Lettecha Johnson

Lettecha Johnson is an experienced professional that has been doing freelance writing full-time after making the transition from web production. No topic is beyond her reach thanks to a range of knowledge and ability to do strong research.

Travel

The Cool Down •

Airport operator enters agreement that could transform air travel: 'We are fully implementing here on several platforms'

Fuel Cells Works reports that Vinci airports signed an agreement with H2V and Hy2gen to study the production and use of synthetic sustainable aviation fuels (e-SAF) by 2030. The initiative will help the airports reach their net-zero emissions goal.


The agreement will initially affect Vinci airports such as Lyon-Saint Exupéry, Lyon Bron, and Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airports and extend to their Grenoble, Annecy, and Chambéry in a second phase.


Using e-SAF for aircraft is a significant deci...
The Cool Down •

New rule at Mt. Everest sparks major controversy: 'I felt my government was right'

Riding in a helicopter can be an exhilarating experience, especially when flying over the Himalayan mountains. However, if seeing the iconic Mount Everest is on your bucket list, get ready to burn some calories instead. As the Diplomat reported, leisure helicopter rides have been banned since January 1 in Nepal's UNESCO-listed Sagarmatha National Park — which includes Everest.


The chopper ban does allow for medical evacuation and transport of food and other essentials for climbers and expedit...
The Cool Down •

Staggering images show renowned tropical paradise beach hit by 'nightmare': 'The worst ... wave I’ve ever seen'

As you prepare for your next vacation to the tropical paradise of Bali, Indonesia, be ready for sun, friendly smiles, surfing, and maybe trash. Trash, as the Free Press Journal reported, is now a regular presence washing up from the monsoon.


A literal wave of trash washed ashore on some Bali beaches recently, with Jimbaran Beach in Kuta and Kedonganan Beach having the worst influx. Factors like intense rain, excessive plastic use, waterway pollution, and lots of tourists are the main culprits...
The Cool Down •

This startup wants to give you $75 in travel credit for purging your old clothes: 'Everyone has something to get rid of'

It may be hard letting go of items from hot brands or things that bring back memories even if you no longer wear or fit them. However, thanks to Trashie's Take Back Bag recycling program, you have extra incentive to clear out that stuffed closet — rewards, more closet space, and preventing the urge to dump useful fabric into landfills. As the company's Instagram post shows, you can look forward to fun travels by recycling with them.

My One-Month Digital Nomad Journey in Laos | Pipewing

Laos, the country between Vietnam and Thailand, was another stop on my international travels. So, I decided to make a last-minute trip to this SE Asian locale while hopping around Asia like a rabbit during 2019. I honestly did not know much about Laos beyond the association with the Vietnam war. However, I had been in Hanoi for a month, and my visa was about to run out. Quite frankly, I was ready to move on to another country and wanted to go somewhere else before eventually going to Bangkok, Th...
Pipewing •

My Life as a Digital Nomad in Vietnam | Pipewing

After years of travel, I finally MOVED abroad when I got a job in China in 2017. However, it was Vietnam that set me on the path to working remotely again. While my time in Vietnam came to an end in 2019, it is still a place I would gladly go back to once it opens up again. When it comes to food, cost of living, friendliness, and access to other countries, there is lots to love about Vietnam. Technically speaking, Vietnam is still a developing country. But that doesn’t prevent it from having str...
NBC News •

Opinion | Starbucks in Shanghai is cultural homogenization, and a welcome taste of home

I currently live abroad, but my consumer experience has begun to feel more and more like the movie “Groundhog Day” with Bill Murray, only with the endless malls and chain stores you can find anywhere in America — Starbucks, McDonalds, Domino's, Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut and the like. While small shop owners do exist, you could stand on almost any corner in Shanghai, put on a blindfold, spin around, walk in whatever direction you choose and end up at what looks like the same mall as anywhere else.Ch...
The Guardian •

Three of the best places in Harlem to drink tea in the summer and beyond

When people think of Harlem they may think of the Shake (the dance, or the burger place) and the Globetrotters – but not necessarily tea.As a Harlem resident, I have learned that a great cup of tea does not have be brewed at home or require venturing to Chinatown to purchase some loose-leaf blend.I am a demanding tea drinker: nothing makes me happier than a beautifully crafted chai. Before my Harlem tea explorations my taste buds would often be insulted by a cup of shock-inducing syrup mixed wit...