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Welcome to the BIPOC Travel Media Network. Members listed here belong to professional organizations such as ASJA, SATW, TMAC, SAJA, and others. If you are looking to share assignments, calls for pitches, press trip opportunities, events, etc., please reach out to individual members.
Updated May 24, 2023
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First/Middle Names Last Name Email AddressLocation(s)Professional AffiliationsProfession(s)Topics/Areas Covered Publications/NetworksBio Website/Portfolio Social Media Links Availability for Speaking Engagements
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Lola Akinmade Åkerströmlola@akinmade.com Stockholm, SwedenSATWVisual storyteller, authorCulture, Tradition, Food, Lifestyles, Nordics, BalticsNational Geographic, New York Times, The Guardian, BBC, CNN, Travel Channel, Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, ForbesLola Akinmade Åkerström is an award-winning visual storyteller, international bestselling author, and travel entrepreneur. She has dispatched from 70+ countries and collaborated with commercial brands such as Dove, Mercedes Benz, Intrepid Travel, Electrolux, and National Geographic Channel.
Lola is a 2022 Hasselblad Heroine and the 2018 Bill Muster Travel Photographer of the Year. Her book, Due North, received the Lowell Thomas Gold Award for Best Travel Book. She is also the author of international bestselling "LAGOM: The Swedish Secret of Living Well". Her latest novel, "In Every Mirror She's Black", is a GMA Buzz Pick and was published as a lead hardcover around the world.
As a mentor, she runs her own online academy, Geotraveler Media Academy, dedicated to visual storytelling and helping the next generation of travel storytellers put the heart back into the craft.
https://www.akimade.com
https://www.akinmade.com/articles
https://www.akinmade.com/photos		https://www.twitter.com/LolaAkinmade
https://www.instagram.com/LolaAkinmade
https://www.facebook.com/GeotravelerMedia
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaakinmade/		Yes
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Natasha Amarnatasharamar@gmail.comDubai, UAESATWWriter, photographerTravel, food, hotels, sustainability, responsible tourism, personalities, business, mental health, lifestyle.
Destinations include the Middle East (UAE, Jordan, Oman, and more), Asia, Europe, Nordics, and open to worldwide.
Lonely Planet, Afar, Morning Calm, Forbes, National Geographic, Insider, Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, Whetstone Magazine, SilverkrisNatasha Amar is a freelance writer and photographer based in Dubai, covering travel, food, culture, events, personalities and lifestyle for various publications. As a travel blogger and content creator, she is also the Editor-in-Chief of TheBohoChica.com where she writes about responsible tourism, adventure travel, and solo female travel, among other topics. A third culture kid raised in Dubai, Natasha is a local expert when it comes to navigating places and cultures in the Middle East. https://natashaamar.contently.com/ (portfolio) and https://thebohochica.com/ (blog)https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashaamar/; https://instagram.com/thebohochica; https://twitter.com/The_BohoChicaYes
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Malika Bowlinghello@roamilicious.comAtlantaSATWEditor, author, freelance journalistAdventure, luxury, culinary, beer, wine, outdoors and off the beaten path. Will travel anywhere for a good story! Roamilicious.com, Beer Connoisseur, Lonely Planet, Fodor's, Matador and USA TodayMalika Bowling is the editor at Roamilicious.com. She's the author of Food Lovers Guide to Atlanta and has been featured on HGTV and The Huffington Post and has been a contributing writer to Beer Connoisseur, Lonely Planet, Fodor's Matador and USA Today. Malika has also served as a judge at various culinary competitions and food festivals including the World Food Championships.
https://www.roamilicious.comhttps://www.instagram.com/Roamilicious, https://Twitter.com/MalikaBowlingYes
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Nicole Brewernicoletbrewer@yahoo.comOmanSATW, WanderfulEnglish Language teacher, travel blogger, author and freelance writer.The Middle East (Oman, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar), expat life, solo travel, traveling as a Black womanGuardian, BBC Travel, Forbes, TripAdvisor, and National Geographic TravelerNicole Brewer has traveled to more than 40 countries and lived abroad in South Africa, Germany, South Korea and presently in Oman for eight years. She has a zest for the expat lifestyle and has a goal of inspiring others to travel and live abroad. She is the author of "A Guide to Landing an English Teaching Job Abroad" and the Co-Founder of the I Luv 2 Globe Trot travel site and community.
www.iluv2globetrot.comhttps://www.facebook.com/iluv2globetrot, https://twitter.com/iluv2globetrot, https://www.instagram.com/iluv2globetrot/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-brewer-8336624/No
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Juliana Brostejules@travelingjules.comDenverSATW, NATJA, NATASTravel Video Journalist, Filmmaker + Host, Vlogger, Content Creator, Producer, Shooter, Writer and EditorI showcase travel and adventure around the world, focusing on unique experiences and fun things to do. I cover outdoor adventure, snow, culture, lifestyle, food, art and more, including editorial, branded content and commercial content.Adventures with TravelingJules vlog and Freelance (CNN Airport, Lonely Planet, Matador Network, PBS, The Weather Channel's Local Now and beyond!)Juliana Broste, “TravelingJules,” is an 11x Heartland Emmy award winning Travel Video Journalist–a producer, shooter, writer, editor and host. Whether you spot her in front of the camera or behind the lens, you’ll recognize this fierce female filmmaker sporting pink lipstick and an armful of camera gear! Maybe you've seen Jules on CNN Airport Network or on worldwide campaigns for brands like Canon USA, Bumble and Viator. Catch her travel vlogs at TravelingJules.com and find video production resources on TheVideoHustle.com. Jules also serves on the Board of Governors for the Heartland Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
TRAVELINGJULES TRAVEL BLOG: www.travelingjules.com
WEBSITE: www.julianabroste.com
THE VIDEO HUSTLE RESOURCE: www.thevideohustle.com
SPEAKING / EMCEE: http://julianabroste.com/speaking		INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/travelingjules
YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/travelingjules
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianabroste
FACEBOOK PAGE: http://facebook.com/travelingjules/
FACEBOOK PROFILE: http://facebook.com/juliana.broste
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/travelingjules		Yes
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Lynn Brownlrdbrown79@gmail.comNew York, NYSATWWriter, teacher, digital storyteller Culture, history, the "deep south," heritage travel, communities of color in the travel space, black and indigenous travel destinations.
Lonely Planet, Fodor's, Thrillist, GQ, Conde Nast Traveler Lynn Brown's work centers on issues of race, place, culture and history. Lynn is currently an Adjunct Professor of Journalism & Design at the New School. She also runs her own content creation company, Literary Lynn, LLC.
www.literarylynn.com/travel
lynnbrown.contently.com		https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-brown-writer/
https://twitter.com/lrdbrown79
https://www.instagram.com/lrdbrown79/		Yes
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BiancaBujanbiancabujan@yahoo.caVancouver, BC CanadaTMACWriter/EditorTravel, Food, Culture, Family Travel, Wellness, Adventure TravelLonely Planet, Afar, Food & Wine, Huffington Post, The Globe & Mail, Bon Apetit, Relais & Chateaux Instants magazine, Canadian Geographic, Chatelaine, Canadian Traveller, Air Canada enRoute, Vancouver Sun/Province, and othersBianca Bujan is an award-winning travel writer based in Vancouver, BC Canada. She was recently a contributing author for a Lonely Planet guidebook, and loves sharing stories of unexpected experiences found in destinations around the world. http://bitsofbee.com/my-work/Instagram: @bitsofbee, Twitter: @BiancaBujan, Facebook: @BiancaBujanWriter, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancabujan/No
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Tykesha Spivey Burtontykesha@mommawanderlust.comMaryland - outside of Washington, DC SATW, NATJA, NABJ, Family Travel AssociationWriter and bloggerCultural, historical travelBritish Airlines’ High Life magazine, Style BlueprintTykesha Burton is a Maryland-based travel journalist, blogger, and photographer. Her work has appeared in British Airway's High Life magazine (March/April 2022), StyleBlueprint.com, and more.

A Miami native, she began her journalism career as a news writer for a popular South Florida TV news show. Today, Tykesha creates cultural travel content for her family travel blog, MommaWanderlust.com.		hhttps://www.mommawanderlust.com and (portfolio) https://tykeshaburton.contently.com/https://www.instagram.com/thewanderlustmomma/, https://www.facebook.com/MommaWanderlust, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tykesha/Yes
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Mary Chongmary@calculatedtraveller.comToronto CanadaSATWWriter, online travel magazine creatorWorld travel, cruises, road trips
Areas: North America, Caribbean		Calculated Traveller Travel Well. Spend Wisely. Go Smarter. Calculated Traveller is an online travel magazine with informative travel advice, helpful tips, honest reviews, and travel inspiration for destinations throughout the world.

Sharing photos and memories of our adventures from both near and far, our goal is to help value-conscious travellers with budget planning and preparation as they embark across a wide range of travel experiences.
https://www.calculatedtraveller.comhttps://www.facebook.com/CalculatedTraveller
https://twitter.com/CalculateTravel
https://www.instagram.com/CalculatedTraveller/		No
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Rosalind Cummings-Yeatesrozwrite@gmail.comChicagoASJA, SATW
Writer, authorCultural Travel, The Caribbean, The Midwest, The Arts, Black Diaspora Travel, culinary travelUSA Today, Hemispheres, BBC, House Beautiful, Thrillist, Miami Herald, MSN, Marriott Traveler, Afar, Time Magazine, AAA Traveler, and London Telegraph
Rosalind Cummings-Yeates is an award-winning journalist and author, specializing in travel and culture. Based in Chicago, she pens stories that reflect the spirit and traditions of people and destinations. She is the author of Exploring Chicago Blues: Inside The Scene Past and Present (History Press) and the upcoming Moon 53 Things to do in Chicago (2022) www.rosalindcummingsyeates.comhttps://twitter.com/FarsightedGirl,https://www.linkedin.com/in/cummingsyeatesrosalind/Yes
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JulekhaDashjuledash@gmail.comBaltimore, MDASJA, South Asian Journalists Association and the National Association of Real Estate Editors writerFood and drink trends, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast travel, Architecture/design/adaptive reuse, Art & museums, South Asian heritage and culture, BusinessHemispheres, Food & Wine, Conde Nast Traveler, Afar, AAA, Plate, Thrillist, Wall Street JournalJulekha Dash is a Maryland journalist who has held several staff reporting positions where she tackled breaking news, enterprise features and investigative stories for business and technology publications. As a freelancer, she covers culinary trends, travel in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and art. Her sweet spot is the intersection of business and lifestyle. https://julekhadash.contently.com/https://twitter.com/Julekha https://www.instagram.com/foodtravelart/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julekha-dash-8624a7/		Yes
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MeeraDattani meera@meeradattani.comLondon, UKBritish Guild of Travel Writers, National Union of Journalists, Adventure Travel Trade AssociationFreelance travel journalist and Commissioning EditorTopics: Sustainable tourism, conservation/wildlife, cultural heritage preservation, decolonising travel writing, Indigenous tourism, food heritage angles, emerging destinations, undertourism. Destination: Various/story-dependent, but most recently, a focus on East Africa (specifically Uganda and Kenya), India, Costa Rica, CanadaAdventure.com, Conde Nast Traveller, BBC Travel, Lonely Planet, Wanderlust, Travel WeeklyMeera Dattani is senior editor at Adventure.com, a freelance travel and culture journalist, and former Chair of the British Guild of Travel Writers, where she also organised and chaired panel discussions and webinars. She has a special interest in positive impact tourism, diaspora communities, stories around food heritage, and decolonising and modernising travel writing.www.meeradattani.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/meeradattani/ https://twitter.com/no_fixed_plans https://www.instagram.com/nofixedplans/Yes
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Amy Yraola Conry Davisamy@amyconrydavis.comNorth Carolina, USASATWTravel writer, content creator and photographerArts, outdoors, family travel, RV Travel, pet travel.
Area: My geographic focus is the South		Lonely Planet, TripSavvy, Matador Amy Yraola Conry Davis has been a world traveler since she moved with her family to Thailand at age two. Her adventures have taken her to over 20 countries and just recently, she spent two years living on the road in an Airstream.

She enjoys writing about the arts and outdoors, with a special focus on the South. Her current home base is coastal North Carolina where she lives with her husband and son and an equally adventurous dog.
www.amyconrydavis.comNo
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Monya Demonya.de@gmail.comLos Angeles CASATW, South Asian Journalists Association, ASJA, Association of Health Care JournalistsWriter, photographer, and internal medicine and public health physicianScuba, adventure, luxury, value, music, credit cards, hacking, food, festivals, arts travel health couples/solo Areas: California- San Francisco Seattle Los Angeles; New York; Islands
Monya De is a Stanford alumna, journalist and internal medicine and public health physician. She enjoys diving, hiking, racking up visits to New Orleans Jazz Fest and points hacking.www.monyade.co.https://twitter.com/medjournalist Yes
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StuartDeestudio@studeeo.comVancouver, CanadaSATWPhotographer, artist, authorWorldwide travel destinations, most recently more of Asia, the Philippines, MexicoAlaska Airlines Magazine, American Way
Conde Nast Traveller, En Route (Air Canada)
Fodor’s, Geo (French), GQ, Islands, Lonely Planet
Los Angeles Times, Maxim, Moon Handbooks, National Geographic
National Geographic Traveler, New York Times, Outside, Popular Photography,
Reader’s Digest, Skyward (Japan Airlines)		Born in the Philippines, Stuart immigrated to Canada as a child with his family. Chasing light and life, he has gotten lost in 50+ countries throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas. His images have been published in hundreds of books and magazines worldwide. While more known for his editorial and advertising work, he has continued to create personal bodies of work, often exploring the boundaries of the photographic medium, time, and motion. His Fine Art work is represented in private and corporate collections and the Canada Council Art Bank.

His latest book, The Philippines Rediscovered II, is a complete remake of his first book about his return to the islands to rediscover his country of birth. He lectures and teaches workshops worldwide on vision, color and travel photography. He is currently working on personal Fine Art projects, and on books on Boracay, and Philippine Fiestas.
www.studeeo.cominstagram.com/travel.shooter
Instagram.com/StuDeeArt		Yes
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Sarah Etinassarah.etinas@gmail.comHonolulu, HawaiiSATWWriter, content creator I primarily cover Hawaii, but I also write about the U.S. West Coast, the U.S. East Coast, Canada, and Europe.
Topics: outdoors, food & drink, cruises, and sustainability		Time Out, Honolulu Magazine, Hawaii Parent Magazine, The Travel Magazine Online, Ultimate Family Vacations Magazine, SFGate, The Culture Trip, Seeker, ITI Digital, and Miles Partnership
Hawaii travel website/blog, Borders & Bucket Lists, has about 30,000 users and 45,000 pageviews per month		Sarah is an accomplished travel writer who specializes in content creation, SEO (search engine optimization), and SEM (search engine marketing). She has worked with a whole host of clients – from Hawaii travel magazines to Florida DMOs and everything in between. When she's not writing, Sarah practices what she preaches by traveling to new destinations, hiking to beautiful waterfalls, and exploring her home.https://sarahetinas.com/ (portfolio), https://bordersandbucketlists.com/ (Hawaii travel website)https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-etinas/No
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Tonya FitzpatrickTonya@WorldFootprints.comSilver Spring, MDSATWWriter/podcaster, author, lawyerTransformational travel, uncovering the full narrativeWorld Footprints, AAA World Magazine and The Points GuyTonya Fitzpatrick, Esq. is the co-founder of World Footprints, a socially conscious travel media platform founded on the unity principle of "Ubuntu" - I am because we are- which amplifies stories about the transformative power of travel and the beauty of our common humanity. Tonya co-hosts the multi award-winning World Footprints podcast where she interviewed distinguished guests like the late Dr. Maya Angelou.

Tonya is a 3x TEDx and international speaker, lawyer, author and member of The Explorers Club. She was appointed as a Delegate to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women and is a former White House political appointee. She has been featured in AAA World, MSNBC, U.S. News and World Reports, Black Enterprise, NBC, CBS and in several books.
https://WorldFootprints.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyafitzpatrick/ and all other SM @WorldFootprintsYes
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Ian ChristopheFitzpatrickicfitz@worldfootprints.comSilver Spring, MD (DC Area)SATWWriter/podcasterHistory, culture, social impact, mid-atlantic, worldwideWorld Footprints podcastTravel writer/podcaster, 2x Lowell Thomas Award winner, Ian and his wife Tonya (SATW) share compelling, immersive stories from around the globe on World Footprints podcast. https://www.worldfootprints.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-fitzpatrick-8662973/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WorldFootprintsGroup/
https://twitter.com/worldfootprints
https://www.instagram.com/worldfootprints/?hl=en		Yes
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Sandra Foytsandrafoyt@gmail.comNew York, California, CaribbeanSATWStoryteller, photographer, bloggerTopics: USA, Caribbean, Romantic Getaways, Road Trips, Luxury TravelGetaway Mavens - 49,000 pageviews (45,000 unique)/30 days

Freelance Publications: Lonely Planet, USA Today, Matador 		Sandra Foyt is a storyteller, road trip junkie, and award-winning travel photographer. A veteran of many cross-country road trips, she drove Route 66, the Lincoln Highway, the Fossil Freeway, the Extraterrestrial Highway, and even “The Loneliest Road in America.”

Sandra is the co-publisher of GetawayMavens.com, a travel blog about romantic getaways in the U.S., and freelances as a travel lifestyle photographer.

Sandra’s work is influenced by tropical colors and warm relationships. And she believes that the best travel photography connects us across time, place, and culture.
https://www.sandrafoyt.com/
https://www.getawaymavens.com/		https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrafoyt/
https://twitter.com/SandraFoyt
https://www.instagram.com/sandrafoyt/		Yes
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Lebawit Lily Girmalily_girma@yahoo.comBetween Maryland + Dominican RepublicSATWEditor, journalist, photographer, on-screen personality, lawyerTopics: Cultural and heritage travel, Adventure travel, Sustainable tourism and social impact (including community-based tourism, regenerative travel, climate action
Regions: Caribbean, Africa, also open to all other regions
Conde Nast Traveler, Conde Nast Traveller UK, BBC Travel, Travel + Leisure, Lonely PlanetLebawit Lily Girma is editor at large for Skift, where her coverage spans the key issues and trends shaping global tourism, from destination marketing to sustainability, including climate and equity. Lily appears regularly on CNN, Bloomberg, Newsy, The Washington Post, NPR, and CBC Canada to share travel industry insights.

Pre-Skift, Lily also built a distinguished career as an award-winning freelance travel journalist, photographer focused on sustainable tourism and the Caribbean region. Forbes magazine has featured her as one of “15 Black Travel Writers to Read Now,” and she was recently selected as a 2022 Bessie Awards finalist by Wanderful.

Born in Ethiopia and educated on three continents, Lily’s cross-cultural background shapes her global perspective of tourism as a tool for tipping the scales of imbalance in the world.
http://lebawitgirma.com/clients (consumer)
https://skift.com/author/lebawit-lily-girma (B2B)		https://twitter.com/sunandstilettos
https://instagram.com/sunandstilettos
https://linkedin.com/in/lebawit/		Yes
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Sarah Greaves-Gabbadonjetsetsarahgg@gmail.comMiami, FloridaSATWOn-screen host, writerCaribbean travel, cruisingCondé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Afar, Islands.com, the U.K.’s Telegraph, and Canada’s Globe and MailSarah Greaves-Gabbadon (aka JetSetSarah) is a travel writer, on-screen host and self-described “Carivangelist,” who goes to the beach and beyond to share the culture, lifestyle and personalities of the Caribbean with the world.

Based in Miami, she is a special correspondent for Travel + Leisure and creates content for outlets including Condé Nast Traveler; Afar; Islands.com; the U.K.’s Telegraph and Canada’s Globe and Mail newspapers. Sarah is also jetsetter-in-chief at JetSetSarah.com where her passions – travel, style and fitness – meet.
https://www.jetsetsarah.com/https://www.instagram.com/jetsetsarah/ https://twitter.com/jetsetsarah https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahgreavesgabbadon/ https://www.facebook.com/JetSetSarahYes
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Heather Greenwood Davishgreenwooddavis@gmail.comToronto, Canada SATW, NATJA, TMAC, Family Travel AssociationWriter, on-air storyteller, blogger, podcasterCultural travel, luxury travel, family travel, transformational travel, hotels, National Geographic, EnRoute, Outside, Afar and Travel + LeisureHeather Greenwood Davis is a Contributing Writer and on-air storyteller for National Geographic and a freelance feature writer for several national and international publications. She is the first and only Black woman to have a travel column in both Canadian national newspapers. She regularly appears on North American television stations and is the resident travel expert on The Social and co-host of Get, Set, Go! on CHCH.

Heather runs Globetrottingmama.com – an international, family travel blog featuring the adventures she takes with (and without) her husband Ish and their two sons. She has shared insights as a speaker in university classrooms, at conferences and at trade gatherings. Heather is the host of Tarmac Warriors, a podcast focusing on the extraordinary lessons to be learned from unique business travelers.
https://heathergreenwooddavis.com/ https://globetrottingmama.com https://twitter.com/ByHeatherGD ;https://www.linkedin.com/in/greenwooddavis/ ;https://www.facebook.com/greenwooddavis ; https://www.instagram.com/byheathergd/Yes
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Aja Hannahaja@ajahannah.comCleveland SATWEditor, writerDiversity, family, and sustainability or conservation The Independent, The Land, The Progressive, Adventure, Green AmericaAja Hannah is the managing editor at The Land in Cleveland. She is a writer, traveler, and mama. She’s also the author of two books and hundreds of articles. She believes in the Oxford comma, cheap flights, and a daily dose of chocolate.
AjaHannah.com and AjaHannah.contently.com @ajahannah Yes
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Ruksana Hussainruksanah@travelerandtourist.com, ruksanah@gmail.com
Los Angeles CASATWEditor, writerTopics: Luxury travel, family travel, solo female travel, diversity and inclusion, road trips, Black travel, minorities, arts, culture, cuisine, slow travel.

Destinations: everywhere! 		Traveler and Tourist, Cuisine Noir, Business Insider, Delta Sky Lines, USA Today special editions, Detours UK, The Travelers Table, Extraordinary Experiences, Irvine Weekly, Restless UKRuksana Hussain is an award-winning BIPOC journalist with 20 years of experience working with local, national and international print and digital media for consumer and trade markets. As a magazine editor and features writer, she has contributed to publications covering diverse beats and topics, including but not limited to lifestyle, travel, cuisine, culture, business, wellness, technology, diversity, inclusion, and disability. She is the publisher and editor of Traveler and Tourist - a digital subscriber-only monthly lifestyle magazine created in California for a global audience. The magazine is now generously funded via an ICFJ/NAHJ grant.

Ruksana’s editorial experience includes managing several glossy monthly print publications in Southern California and her bylines have appeared in various publications. She is also the editor with a diversity-focussed publication and copy editor with several luxury lifestyle outlets.
www.RuksanaWrites.com and www.travelerandtourist.comLinkedIn.com/in/ruksanahussain, Twitter.com/RuksanaWrites, Facebook.com/travelerandtourist, Instagram.com/ruksanah. Yes
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Juliet Izonjuliet.izon@gmail.comNew YorkSATWTravel, food and design writerFood, travel, design, worldwideConde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, AFAR, WSJ Commerce, Food & Wine, CNN Travel, Thrillist, Architectural Digest, Domino, and Saveur
Juliet Izon is a travel, food, and design writer who splits her time between New York City and the Hudson Valley. She is also the former entertainment and bookings editor for Modern Luxury magazines. When not writing, you can find her baking scones with her daughter Aveline, or exploring New York's excellent theater and museum scene with her husband Mike.https://julietizon.com/clips@julietizon for IGYes
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Sarah Khanbysarahkhan@gmail.comNew York CitySouth Asian Journalists AssociationWriter/Editor Luxury travel, with a focus on Southern Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East CNT, NYT, WSJ, T+L and many others Sarah Khan is an award-winning travel journalist who recently completed a tenure as Editor in Chief of Condé Nast Traveller Middle East. As a freelance writer, she has reported from six continents for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Bloomberg, and numerous other publications. Her work appears in The Best American Travel Writing 2021 and New York Times 36 Hours: 150 Cities from Abu Dhabi to Zurich. She’s lived in six countries on three continents and possesses 2.5 passports.www.bysarahkhan.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bysarahkhan

http://www.instagram.com/BySarahKhan

http://www.twitter.com/BySarahKhan		Yes
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Anna Kimhello@mytravelanthropy.comToronto, Ontario, CanadaSATWWriter, travel and philanthropy content creator, photographer and sponsorship online educatorDestination guides, luxury hotel reviews, bylines, luxury hotel travel, Afrian safari, hotels and corporate social responsilbility, social impact and luxury hotels and resorts, sustainability, philanthropy, Asian Travel, Travelling as a BIPOC, experiences, etc.Travel + Leisure
Fodor's Travel
TIME
USA Today
USA Today Travel
My Travelanthropy Blog
Palm Beach Civic Association		Anna Kim is a writer, travel and philanthropy content creator, photographer and sponsorship online educator. Through her previous 10+ years of experience as a 7 figure event fundraiser for charities, nonprofits, and high-profile political candidates, she now travels the world to raise awareness for causes & also helps social media influencers land impactful & sustainable brand partnerships that generate revenue. She serves an audience of over 73K+ followers on IG @mytravelanthropy.

Her travel and philanthropy blog, My Travelanthropy enables her to combine her passion for travel with her dedication to philanthropy, and especially in helping brands and organizations tell their impact & philanthropic stories. She has a Master’s degree in Communications & a Post-Graduate Certificate in Public Relations and currently lives in Toronto, Canada.

She has collaborated and partnered with luxury travel brands such as the Four Seasons, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, St. Regis, andBeyond Travel, Hyatt and more.

Website - www.mytravelanthropy.com

Writing portfolio - https://mytravelanthropy.contently.com		LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-kim25/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytravelanthropy/		Yes
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Rosemary Kimanicontact@authenticfoodquest.comDigital nomad with a base in IllinoisSATWFood and travel writerLocal food and travel with a passion for helping people connect to local culture through foodAllianz Travel, Cookly, EatWith, and destinations like Visit Portugal, South Carolina, Costa Brava, and others. Published in HuffPost, Honest Cooking, Business Insider
www.authenticfoodquest.com (97K+ monthly page views; 86K+ monthly sessions) 		A digital nomad for 7+ years and culinary explorer, Rosemary is a travel writer and content creator at AuthenticFoodQuest.com. The website is geared to curious food lovers looking to connect to local cuisines and cultures. Rosemary has visited 45 countries, 240+ cities and counting. Through cooking classes, market visits, food and wine tours, and meeting local artisans she dives deep into the culture and the cultural significance of the food. Her website features local food guides, inspirational stories, and recipes aimed at helping people explore the local flavors on their travels or in their home kitchen. She has authored three books, including one in collaboration with Costa Brava Tourism. Her goal is to help brands, destinations local artisans tell their unique and authentic food stories. Rosemary is also an active member of Slow Food.

www.authenticfoodquest.comInstagram: @authenticfoodquest
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthenticFoodQuest/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/AuthenticFoodQuest		Yes
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Shirley Jones Lukessjonesluke@gmail.comBoston MassSATWPoet, writerArt, education, culture, fashion, society, race, social justice, literature Time Magazine, The Boston Herald, Worcester Business Journal, The Green Apple, Boston Teacher's Union Newspaper
Shirley Jones luke is a poet and writer. She has been a freelancer since 2005. She is an educator, a mom and a cultural activist. www.medium.comTwitter @CraxySYes
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Kirsten Maxwellkmaxwell@kidsareatrip.comDallas, TXSATW, NATJA and FTA (Family Travel Association)Publisher, editor, writerFamily, luxury, and adventure travelKids Are A Trip, TravelAwaits, MSN Start and MultigenerationalVacations.comKirsten is the award winning publisher behind Kids Are A Trip and MultigenerationalVacations.com. She is based in the Dallas area, and is the mom to three teen boys. Her sites focus on adventure, multi-generational, luxury, and teen travel.
Monthly pageviews are 170,000 with an engaged social media audience of 150,000 across all platforms. My Facebook group Luxe Family Trips has 7,000 luxury family vacation planners.
https://kidsareatrip.com and https://multigenerationalvacations.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstensmaxwell/
https://twitter.com/kidsareatrip
https://facebook.com/kidsareatrip		Yes
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Deah Berry Mitchelldeah.mitchell@outlook.comDallasSATWWriter, lecturer Black history, traveling solo, respecting cultures while traveling Nostalgia Black,
Dallas Morning News		Deah Berry Mitchell is the founder and CEO of Nostalgia Black, parent company of Soul of DFW, where she works diligently to preserve Black cultural heritage by offering three services: writing and public speaking, tourism (Soul of DFW) and technology. Berry Mitchell is featured as a freelance guest columnist for the Dallas Morning News where she specializes in highlighting Black historical foodways, and also contributes to Visit Fort Worth online writing about local African American history. Deah is an engaging lecturer and covers subjects ranging from a myriad of subjects from Juneteenth to Black foodways.
https://www.dallasnews.com/author/deah-mitchell/
https://www.fortworth.com/blog/author/deah-berry-mitchell/5ee24abad6450f0dbbf9883c/
www.DeahMitchell.com 		https://www.linkedin.com/in/deahmitchell
https://mobile.twitter.com/deahbmitchell
IG: @whatdedesays
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KwinMosbykwin@kwinmosby.comWashington, DCSATW, NATJA, IGLTA, NABJ, and NLGJAWriter, editorLGBTQ+ travel, Black travel, luxury travel, outdoor/adventure, and immersive cultural experiencesVacationer Magazine, Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, TripAdvisorKwin is a freelance travel writer and editor based in Washington, DC. His work has appeared in print and digital publications, including Travel + Leisure, AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, TripAdvisor, and others. Kwin is also the Editor-in-Chief for Vacationer Magazine, an LGBTQ+ travel website created to showcase the community’s diversity. His editorial experience of more than 20 years includes working as a managing digital producer for Travel Channel and a content manager for Travel Leaders Group.

Some of Kwin’s favorite adventures are visiting island resorts in the Maldives; going on a safari in the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, mingling with revelers at Bear Week in Sitges, Spain, hang gliding off Pedra Bonita in Rio de Janeiro, and taking a Black walking tour through Paris.
Professional Website: https://www.kwinmosby.com
Editor in Chief of Vacationer Magazine: https://www.vactioner.travel
Contently: https://kwinmosby.contently.com
Muck Rack: https://muckrack.com/kwin-mosby-3		Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/kwinmosby
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwinmosby
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kwinmosbywrites
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwinmosby/
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Natalie Preddienpreddie@gmail.comTorontoSATW, Black Collective and Family Travel AssociationWriter, broadcasterFamily travel, BIPOC travelPublications: The Toronto Star, Globe & Mail, Washington Post, Foodism, Escapism, Post City Magazine, Travel & Leisure, Divine.ca, Dreamscapes, BOLD Magazine, Canadian Travel News

Broadcast: Cityline, CTV Your Morning, The Morning Show, CHCH Morning Live, Breakfast Television, Global Toronto
I am a travel writer and broadcaster based in Toronto, Ontario. I am a bi-racial mother of three little boys, and I focus on family travel and telling the stories of minorities around the world.
www.nattyponline.comIG, Twitter: @_nattyp FB: AdventuresOfNattyP, https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-preddie-27387115/Yes
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IvanQuintanillaiq@travelingiq.comNew YorkSATW, IFWTWA (International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association), NYTW (New York Travel Writers Association) and IGLTA (the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association)WriterLGBTQ travel, cultural specific travel, general leisure travel Passport Magazine, Tripadvisor, National Geographic, EDGE Media, Queerty, Travel Squire, TravelingIQ.comI am a Cuban-American freelance writer living in New York. My articles have been published in the New York Times, Washington Post, National Geographic and New York Magazine, among others. I am also the founder of TravelingIQ.com, a travel blog focused on LGBTQ+ travel.

Working with a variety of outlets, I strive to reach mainstream market and LGBTQ+ readers through appropriate comprehensive coverage--writing articles that may be focused on the destination, hotel, spa, culture, LGBTQ+ content and travel news.
https://travelingiq.com/published-iq/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TravelingIQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelingiq/
Facebook (page): https://www.facebook.com/TravelingIQ/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanquintanilla/		Yes
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NorieQuintosnorie@noriequintos.comAlexandria, VirginiaSATW Editors Council, Adventure Travel Trade Association Media Member, Travel Unity Media Memberwriter, editorsustainable travel, regenerative travel, indigenous travel, Canada, South AmericaNational Geographic, Washingtonian, AARP, etc.Norie Quintos is an award-winning independent journalist and editor. She is a contributing editor to National Geographic Travel Media. She has written for many travel outlets and spoken at conferences about the future of travel, travel writing, and travel media. She has consulted with travel destinations and companies on how to surface their authentic stories.www.noriequintos.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/noriequintos/ Twitter: @noriecicerone Instagram: @norieciceroneYes
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Ramaa Reddyramaared@gmail.comNew York City, NYSATWWriterFood, sport, wellness, education U.S.A and internationalWhoWhatWhy.org, Lena Dunham’s Women of the Hour podcast, BBC, Huffington Post, NPR-The Salt, Women’s eNews, Feet In Two Worlds, Yogacitynyc.com, PRI’s The World, WHYY and YPO’s Ignite magazine
Ramaa is a journalist who works in a multimedia landscape that fuses print, audio, video and photography. She is a graduate of the Columbia School of Journalism.
Her work on travel, immigrants, education, yoga, food, religion, aging, and lifestyles has appeared in: WhoWhatWhy.org, Lena Dunham’s Women of the Hour podcast, BBC, Huffington Post, NPR-The Salt, Women’s eNews, Feet In Two Worlds, Yogacitynyc.com, PRI’s The World, WHYY and YPO’s Ignite magazine.		venturetraveller.com@ramaredraga https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramaarr/ venturetravellerYes, No
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Jewels Rhodejewels@traveljewels.netAtlanta, GASATWWriter, content creatorTravel, wellness, outdoor adventures, and travel inspired homes. I've traveled to 35 countries and cover both domestic and international destinations.Travel JewelsJewels Rhode is a Travel Writer and Digital Content Creator behind Travel Jewels, a blog dedicated to equipping people with the tools and knowledge to live full lives through adventure and wellness.www.traveljewels.netIg: https://www.instagram.com/traveljewels/Yes
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Paul Rubiopaulalanrubio@gmail.comMiami, FloridaSATWTravel writer, photographerLuxury travel, destination travel, adventure travel, credit cards, points and loyalty programsAFAR, Conde Nast Traveler, Fodor’s, LUXURY, MSN, Palm Beach Illustrated, Yahoo LifestylePaul Rubio is an award-winning travel journalist and photographer. His byline appears in AFAR, Conde Nast Traveler, Fodor’s, LUXURY, MSN, Palm Beach Illustrated, Yahoo Lifestyle and more. He has visited 133 countries (and counting) over the past twenty years and won 27 national awards for his writing and photography. When he’s not plotting out his next trip, Paul loves to spend time at home watching re-runs of Portlandia and Parks and Recreation with his husband and rescue dog, Camo.
www.paultheprotraveler.comwww.instagram.com/paultheprotraveler/
www.linkedin.com/in/paul-rubio-61952a/ 		Yes
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Jen Ruizjenruizwriter@gmail.comHumacao, Puerto RicoSATWBlogger, author, lawyerSolo travel, air travel, culinary travel The Washington Post, Forbes and ABC NewsJen Ruiz is a lawyer turned full-time travel blogger and author. She is a 5-time Amazon bestselling author, 3-time TEDx speaker and multi award-winning travel journalist. She has been featured by The Washington Post, Forbes and ABC News and is the solo female traveler behind Jen on a Jet Plane. She is a member of The Points Guy’s Travel Advisory Expert and a resident expert for the Wanderful women’s travel community. Https://jenonajetplane.com
https://matadornetwork.com/author/jenruiz/
https://www.fodors.com/news/author/jen-ruiz
https://www.amazon.com/Jen-Ruiz/e/B07B7GSVSL%3F
https://www.ted.com/talks/jen_ruiz_the_power_of_flying_solo?language=en		Https://www.instagram.com/jenonajetplane
Https://www.facebook.com/jenonajetplane
Https://www.twitter.com/jenonajetplane
https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/jen-ruiz-75791663		Yes
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Marlynn Jayme Schotlandmarlynn@urbanblisslife.comPortland, OregonSATWFood, wine and travel writer, cookbook authorFood, wine, travel (foodie travels, wine travels)Urban Bliss LifeI'm a cookbook author and food, wine, travel writer and photographer. I launched UrbanBlissLife.com in 2004, where I share original recipes with wine pairings, family travel, food travel guides, wine travel guides, and restaurant reviews. In addition to UrbanBlissLife.com and daily active social media accounts with a strong food, wine, and travel community, I also write a Sunday newsletter with menu inspiration, wine news & deals, and travel news & tips. I hold a WSET 2 with Distinction wine certification and am a member of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and International Food Wine Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA).
https://urbanblisslife.comhttps://instagram.com/urbanblisslife ; https://facebook.com/urbanblisslife ; https://twitter.com/urbanblisslife ; https://pinterest.com/urbanblisslife ; https://youtube.com/urbanblisslife ; https://tiktok.com/@urbanblisslifeYes
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Lavanya Sunkara Lavanyasun@gmail.comNew York, NYSATWWriter, editor, content creatorTopics: Responsible travel, sustainability, wildlife conservation, pet travel, women's empowerment

Areas: North America, Europe, African safari destinations, Caribbean, Central America, South America + open to other regions
Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Fodor's, Forbes, Shondaland, The Travel, Business Insider, National Geographic, Bleu MagazineLavanya Sunkara is a writer focusing on responsible tourism, sustainability, wildlife conservation, women's empowerment and pets. She's traveled within six continents, lived in three time zones, speaks two langauges, and is fervent about living a life of purpose. She's most interested in impactful storytelling. www.nature-traveler.com
https://lavanyasunkara.contently.com/		https://twitter.com/Nature_Traveler, https://www.instagram.com/nature__traveler/,
https://www.facebook.com/lavanyasun, https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavanya-sunkara 		Yes (virtually only)
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Dayvee Suttondayvee@dreamnetworkmedia.comAtlanta, GASATWWriterAdventure, local culture, the environmentDayvee Sutton is a two-time National Emmy Award winning journalist, who is a top requested TV lifestyle and travel expert and the go-to expert called on for travel breaking news. She also covers the environment.

Dayvee is the host of the adventure travel series “GO! Explore” on Local Now, and has hosted “Extraordinary Experiences” on USA TODAY and "Beyond the Usual" on Amazon. She also produces storytelling films on Youtube and other outlets.

Dayvee runs the production company “Dream Network Media” where she and her team produce programs, segments and content for TV networks, publications and brands.
http://dayveesutton.com/https://www.instagram.com/dayveesutton/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dayveesutton/Yes
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William Tangpsyched@goingawesomeplaces.comToronto, CanadaSATWWriter, content creator, editor, video producerOutdoor adventure and experiential travel.
No specific geographical niche.		Going Awesome Places - 140K monthly uniques, 205K page views per monthWilliam is the content creator, editor, and video producer behind Going Awesome Places, a travel blog, YouTube channel, and social media brand that focuses on outdoor adventure and experiential travel. Working with destinations, tour operators, and brands over 10+ years, Going Awesome Places’ speciality is in creating evergreen and SEO-optimized content that revolves around detailed itineraries, travel guides, and creative storytelling through video.https://goingawesomeplaces.comInstagram (https://instagram.com/goingawesomeplaces) - 27.5K followers, 7.5% reach, 0.8% engagement
YouTube (https://youtube.com/goingawesomeplaces) - 20.3K subscribers, 3.9M total views, 65 average likes per video, 13 average comments per video
Twitter (https://twitter.com/goawesomeplaces) - 30.9K followers
Facebook (https://facebook.com/goingawesomeplaces) - 13.4K fans
Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/goawesomeplaces) - 10.8K followers, 325.3K monthly viewers
TikTok (https://tiktok.com/@goingawesomeplaces) - 10.6K followers, 234.2K likes		Yes
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Annita Thomas annitast@me.comAtlanta, Savannah, North GeorgiaSATWWriter, on-air personality Cruising, Luxury/Resort, Soft Adventure, History, Baby Boomer, Empty Nester, Destination ItinerariesTravel With AnnitaAnnita is the on-air personality of the award winning travel radio show, Travel With Annita. She shares fascinating human interest stories exploring destinations through the eyes and voices of people who call them home. Travel with Annita has been on the air for nine years with broadcast signals in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, North Georgia and metro Atlanta. She also hosts the podcast, Quarter Miles Travel, exploring the U.S. based on the designs on the state and commemorative U.S. Mint quarters.


For 13 years, Annita traveled the world with Pan American World Airways, working as a purser. Annita has been to over 98 countries and each of the 50 U.S. states. She continues today, exploring destinations and inspiring others to get out, and have their own unique travel adventure.
www.travelwithannita.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/annitaandfriends/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/annita.stokes.thomas
Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnnitaNFriends/following
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/Travelbagswithannita 		Yes
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Vanessa AnneWilkinsvanessa.anne.wilkins@gmail.comLos Angeles, CASATWFreelance WriterTravel, Luxury Travel, Wellness, Food & Drink, CultureABC News/Good Morning America, Travel + Leisure, Thrillist, Travel Curator, TIMEVanessa Wilkins is a luxury and wellness travel writer based in Los Angeles. Equipped with an extensive background in digital journalism and a passion for learning about new cultures, Vanessa is always eager to turn strangers into friends, and one day hopes to write a book about her travels. In her spare time, Vanessa enjoys wine tasting, going to concerts, and watching anything Shonda Rhimes creates.www.byvanessawilkins.comhttps://www.twitter.com/Vanessa_Wilkins
https://www.instagram.com/VanessaAnneWilkins
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Claire Zlobinclaire.zlobin@lifewithababy.comOntario, CanadaSATWWriterAdventure Travel, ski vacations, scuba diving, hotels & resorts, international travel, luxury travel, road trips theme parks, educational travel, multigenerational travel, travel with kids of all ages (infants, toddlers, tweens, teens)Lifewifeababy, familytraveller.com, roamfamilytravel.com, recommend.com, travelagewest.com, Twist Travel Mag and travelife.caClaire is the founder of www.lifewithababy.com, Canada's largest peer-based parenting network, and the owner of www.dropofgoldensun.ca where she shares stories of travelling to encourage families to explore the world.

In addition, she freelances with familytraveller.com, roamfamilytravel.com, recommend.com, travelagewest.com, Twist Travel Mag and travelife.ca, among others. Claire is also a Board member of the Family Travel Association and a media member of The Society of American Travel Writers.		https://www.travelagewest.com/Travel/Family-Travel/Family-Friendly-Train-Travel-in-Switzerland; https://recommend.com/get-inspired/family/exploring-winnipeg-kids/; https://familytraveller.com/usa/ski-vacations/top-5-ski-resorts-for-families/; https://recommend.com/get-inspired/family/river-cruising-kids/; https://dropofgoldensun.ca/2020/09/16/fall-in-love-with-fall-in-york-durham-headwaters/; https://dropofgoldensun.ca/2020/10/03/fall-rhapsody-painted-by-nature/; https://dropofgoldensun.ca/2020/02/05/horseshoe-resort-in-winter/; https://dropofgoldensun.ca/2020/01/26/laval-quebec-in-winter-with-kids/
https://www.instagram.com/dropofgoldensunca/
https://www.facebook.com/LifeWithABaby/		Yes