Readicker-Henderson

travel writing

Edward Readicker-Henderson is a frequent contributor to National Geographic Traveler, Sierra, and Art & Antiques, among dozens of other publications. He’s also a contributing editor at ISLANDS.  Over the years, he has reported from more than 50 countries and every continent.

Best American Travel Writing honored Edward in 2008 for “How the Last White Rhino in Zambia Wins at Strip Passport,” and in 2007 for "The Quietest Place on Earth," as well as "Uses for Dirty Underwear." In 2003, the book noted "Why You're Here Now," and the next year, he won a Lowell Thomas Award for "Under the Protection of the Cow Demon." He's also recipient of a Northern Lights Award, for the best magazine travel story on Canada, in 2007.

U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove remarked that his reflective style was "like watching a particularly elegant sleight-of-hand." The compliment was especially apt, since Edward can also juggle five balls and eat fire.