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Mammoth
Travel+Leisure

I’ve Lived in California for 40 Years and This Is My Favorite Mountain Town—With Laid-back Charm and Stunning Lake Views

May 31, 2026
Sonoma
Travel+Leisure

This Northern California Drive Is Just 10 Miles Long—but It’s Packed With Wineries, Small Towns, and Towering Redwoods

May 31, 2026
White Sands NP
AAA Traveler Worldwise

Why New Mexico Should Be Your Next Road Trip

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026
Mercury News

9 ways to experience Big Sur now that Highway 1 is fully open

May 30, 2026
Grindelwald
The Luxxe Mag

A Luxury Swiss Alps Adventure In Grindelwald

May 31, 2026
10 Amazing Rooms
Newport Beach Magazine

10 Amazing Rooms

March 25, 2019November 28, 2022

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Lessons From a World Downhill Mountain Biking Champion
Orange Coast Magazine

Lessons From a World Downhill Mountain Biking Champion

February 11, 2019November 28, 2022

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Laughter yoga
Modern Luxury Magazine

Laughter yoga

March 20, 2018November 28, 2022

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Project Scientist
Orange Coast Magazine

Project Scientist

March 18, 2018November 28, 2022

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Brunch at the St. Regis Monarch Beach
Bespoke Magazine

Brunch at the St. Regis Monarch Beach

March 18, 2017November 28, 2022

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Spa Montage Laguna Beach
Forbes

Spa Montage Laguna Beach

March 18, 2017November 28, 2022

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Laguna’s little free libraries
Laguna Beach Magazine

Laguna’s little free libraries

March 18, 2017November 28, 2022

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The Beatles LOVE
FamilyTravelChannel

The Beatles LOVE

March 18, 2017November 28, 2022

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Digital detox hotels
Orbitz

Digital detox hotels

January 8, 2017November 28, 2022

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About Me

I am a nationally published journalist and author with more than 20 years of experience. I focus on writing about travel genres such as adventure, wellness, luxury, sustainability, and winter sports.

I’m the 1st Vice Chair for the Freelance Council of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), OC Press Club board member, media delegate for Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), and  media herald for the Transformational Travel Council (TTC).

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Magazines

  • Travel + Leisure
  • Westways (AAA)
  • Sunset
  • Outside
  • Laguna Beach
  • Newport Beach
  • Orange Coast
  • Modern Luxury Orange County
  • AAA Traveler Worldwise
  • AAA Explorer
  • AAA Via: Oregon
  • Evolve
  • Hooked on the Outdoors
  • Adventure Sports magazine
  • Rowing News
  • Adventure Sports Journal
  • Working Woman
  • Bespoke: St. Regis Hotels
  • Latitude 38
  • Hawaii Paddler

Online

  • National Geographic Travel
  • U.S. News & World Report
  • LonelyPlanet.com
  • Fodors
  • US Today 10Best
  • ForbesTravelGuide.com
  • Newsweek
  • CNBC
  • Robb Report
  • Adventure.com
  • Thrillist
  • Matador Network
  • Saturday Evening Post
  • 7x7
  • Los Angeles Magazine
  • NUVO magazine
  • Spa & Beauty Today
  • Orbitz.com
  • Travelocity.com
  • CheapTickets.com
  • Roadtrippers
  • BudgetTravel.com
  • OCinSite.com
  • Wired News
  • MSN
  • CNET.com
  • ZDNet.com

Online

  • Marriott Bonvoy Traveler
  • The Luxxe Mag
  • FamilyTravelChannel.com
  • Outside Magazine Online
  • Yahoo News
  • MSN.com
  • Hakai
  • NUVO magazine
  • Downtown LA Weekly
  • Spa and Beauty Today
  • Travel World International
  • CitySearch
  • ThemeStream
  • BayInsider
  • ZDTV (TechTV)
  • Examiner.com
  • About.com
  • AmericaTrue.org
  • Smartly
  • The Mining Company (About.com)
  • OCinSite.com
  • Away.com
  • GORP.com
  • Smartly.com
  • Trazzler.com
  • Suite101.com

Newspapers

  • Mercury News
  • Orange County Register
  • California Business Journal
  • East Bay Times
  • Marin Independent Journal
  • Laguna Beach Independent
  • San Mateo Daily Journal
  • Pleasanton Weekly
  • Palo Alto Weekly
  • San Francisco Independent
  • Marina Times
  • San Francisco Business Times
  • Ka Leo ‘O Hawaii
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