Travel, Lifestyle and Other Articles
Stories make readers feel something—happiness, nostalgia or passion—which builds trust and emotional bonds. Journalists combine intensive research, sharp storytelling skills, and a dedication to accuracy. For brands, compelling, well-told stories encourage visitors to explore, stay longer, and share the content, leading to higher engagement.
Consumer Travel, Lifestyle and Human Interest
My work in the airline and travel industry informs my writing about consumer travel and destinations. I'm a resident of New Zealand by application (I live in the U.S. now), and have collaborated as a journalist with both Tourism Australia and Tourism New Zealand. Lifestyle and human interest journalism help us live smarter, and learn from those who do (or don't!), combining educational value with entertainment.
I've written for Time, The Boston Globe, AFAR and the Los Angeles Times, among many. For the industry, I've contributed to TravelAge West, Travel Agent, Luxury Travel Advisor, Hotel News Now and more.
Photo by David Syphers on Unsplash
Airlines and Travel Industry
The recipient of a United Airlines Corporate Award of Merit, I speak airline, with a decade spent in media relations across three carriers and start-ups. I provided systemwide communications support across 105 cities for one airline. Whether it’s fares, labor, crisis, safety, destinations or product launches, I’m conversant in all. This helped me easily transition to global travel journalism, where I have been published in many of America’s consumer and trade travel outlets and numerous international publications.
See selected work and complete client lists below...
TRAVEL ARTICLES:
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Why travelers are choosing 'skillcations' at ranches - USA Today/Studio G
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Embrace the elements at these top Canadian ski spots – USA Today/Studio Gannett
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How to visit Sedona without being a jerk – Los Angeles Times
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Get Your Outdoor Fun Fix in New Zealand’s Scenic Paradise – AFAR
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What Makes a Trip to New Zealand a Trip of a Lifetime – AFAR
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What to Know About Avelo Airlines, the First New U.S. Airline in 15 years – TravelAge West
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Friendliest (and least friendly) US cities according to Conde Nast Traveler
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Station Yourself in Australia – National Geographic Traveler
Travel Journalism Clients:
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AAA Living
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AFAR
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Airline Pilot Careers
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Airways
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Asian American Hotel Owners Association
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Continental
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Destination Weddings & Honeymoons
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Elite Traveler
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Executive Traveler
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ForbesTraveler.com
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ForbesLife Mountain Time
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Fodor’s New Zealand 2007
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HotelNewsNow.com
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Just the Planet.com
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(United) Hemispheres
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Los Angeles Times
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Luxury Travel Advisor
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National Geographic Traveler
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National Motorist
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NBC and TODAY.com
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OAG Frequent Flyer
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(Delta) Sky
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Private Pilot
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(Southwest Airlines) Spirit
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The Boston Globe
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TIME
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Today’s Hotelier
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Travel Agent
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TravelAge West
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Travel + Leisure
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Voyaging
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Westways
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Wine Adventure
Lifestyle Clients:
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AARP The Magazine
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AARP Bulletin
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Bauer Publications
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Bottom Line/Personal
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Boys’ Life
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Cooking Light
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Cowboys & Indians
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Family Circle
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Figure
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Home Appliance magazine
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HousekeepingChannel.com
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Imagine
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Ladies’ Home Journal
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Lifetime
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Modern Bride
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MORE
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NBC and TODAY.com
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Parade.com
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PINK
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Reader’s Digest
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TIME
Business, Nonprofit and Newspaper Clients:
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Advertising Age
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Benefits and Compensation Solutions
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Costco Connection
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DaySpa
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Pool & Spa News
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The Artist’s Magazine
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United States Postal Service
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Unilever
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SuperLawyers
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Wake Forest University
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The Boston Globe
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Copley News Service
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Daily Journal, Los Angeles
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Newsday
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Scripps
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Alzheimer’s Association of Orange County
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The Lion (Lion’s Club)
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Kiwanis
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The Rotarian
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Volunteers of America