About Joel
Joel Balsam is a guidebook writer, freelance journalist and full-time nomad who has travelled to 60 countries. Along with 8 Lonely Planet guidebooks, Joel’s work has appeared in National Geographic, TIME, The Guardian, BBC and more.
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Montreal, Canada
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The best things to eat in Montréal right now and where to find them
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Local Flavor: the best places to eat and drink in Montréal
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A first-time guide to Armenia
7 min read • Jul 25, 2024
Everything you need to know about Burning Man, from someone who’s been three times
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A first-time guide to Albania
6 min read • Jun 30, 2024