Parm Johal

Parm Johal is a Vancouver-based travel blogger, founder, and editor of Desi Globetrotter. Launched in 2012, her international travel blog focuses on independent travel from a South Asian perspective. Johal is also a freelance travel writer, contributing to publications such as *Conde Nast Traveller India* and *Huffington Post Canada*. Desi Globetrotter serves as an online resource for South Asian travelers, integrating Indian cultural references, pop culture, Bollywood, and humor into its narratives. This distinctive approach stems from a desire to create content that authentically reflects her experiences as a Canadian-born individual with strong cultural ties to India, addressing a gap she perceived in mainstream travel blogs. Her extensive travels have taken her to over 25 countries across five continents. These journeys include solo backpacking through Spain and Portugal, in-depth explorations of Mumbai, and trips with her husband to destinations like Turkey, Japan, and Argentina. Beyond her blogging, Johal serves as an arts programmer at a community center near Vancouver, where her deep interest in arts and culture, particularly local street art, often informs her travel narratives. She also collaborates with various tourism boards, including Atout France Canada, the Maui Visitors Bureau, and New York Tourism, bringing her unique perspective to broader travel initiatives.