I guess you want to know who Sydney Johnson is.

Sydney Johnson is an editorial intern at Map Happy who enjoys writing about the environment, traveling, and food, especially when politics are thrown in the mix. She also likes running and has unashamedly spent a large percentage of her awake-life watching LOST.

The Quick Lowdown to New Zealand

August 16, 2015 Sydney Johnson 7 minute read

About a week before setting off to New Zealand, I was talking with an acquaintance about how I would soon be moving there, and then he asked me: “So,” he said, “are you going to visit anywhere else in Europe while you’re there?”

Language Trip Planning

Say It Right: “Where Can I Do Laundry?”

May 12, 2015 Sydney Johnson Less than a minute to read

Laundry isn’t the most glamorous of travel activities but it’s better than reeking.

Connectivity Language Travel Trip Planning

Say It Right: “Where Can I Buy Stamps?”

April 21, 2015 Sydney Johnson Less than a minute to read

Sending a letter is an art of it’s own. But first, you’re gonna need some stamps.

Language Money Travel Trip Planning

Say It Right: “Can You Split This Bill?”

April 8, 2015 Sydney Johnson Less than a minute to read

Dining out with friends ain’t always cheap. And when you’re traveling on a budget, it’s every man out for themselves.

Health Language Trip Planning

Say It Right: “Where Is the Pharmacy?”

March 17, 2015 Sydney Johnson Less than a minute to read

Filling a prescription while traveling is a daunting task and it seems like knowing where to find meds is half the battle.

Language Travel Trip Planning

Say It Right: “Can You Take a Photo?”

January 21, 2015 Sydney Johnson Less than a minute to read

Call me old school but I’m not in constant possession of a selfie stick. Knowing how to ask someone to take a photo seems like the next best thing.

Itinerary Technology Trip Planning

How To Enable Offline Maps in the Google Maps App

January 20, 2015 Sydney Johnson 3 minute read

Guess what! Google Maps has a hidden offline feature that can be used anywhere.

Hotels Lodging Money

Trade Housekeeping for Cash? Yes, You Can

January 13, 2015 Sydney Johnson 2 minute read

Starwood hotels are offering compensation for those a little more tolerable of their own pigsty.

Documentation Flights Travel Trip Planning Visa

Long Layovers: Don’t Forget About the Transit Visa

January 12, 2015 Sydney Johnson 2 minute read

Now that you have a better idea of where to take advantage of a stopover, it’s time to talk about the unfun part. How to get out.

Documentation Passport Trip Planning Visa

What To Do if the Passport Expires Before the Visa

December 11, 2014 Sydney Johnson 1 minute read

There are many circumstances in which a passport’s life might extend that of a visa.

Flights Student

Is There a Legal Drinking Age on Planes?

December 9, 2014 Sydney Johnson 1 minute read

Since I’m under 21, legal drinking is one of my favorite parts about traveling abroad. But what if you want a drink in international airspace?