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Currently based in South Florida, I’ve lived in six countries, nine cities and one orphanage to unearth fascinating stories that lie beneath the surface while discovering destinations, cruise ships, hotels, artists, musicians, designers, chefs, vintners, farmers, doctors, developers, CEOs and everyday people doing extraordinary things. As a curious journalist, I have a talent for taking readers inside the adventure, whether it’s navigating a Turkish bazaar, trekking through the Sahara Desert or investigating Serbian fortresses by flashlight. My robust and varied 25+-year quest to explore international cultures has given me an expansive perspective from which to gain trust and tell a story, always considering the outlet and audience for which it is written. From Egyptologists to Mayan healers, my articles are as varied as the colorful world from which they emerge.

Favorite quote: “The universe is made of stories, not atoms.” Muriel Ruckeyser

Editor comments:

“As a skilled interviewer and curious writer, you unearth authentic connections to places and people that captivate readers’ attention with compelling narratives.”

“Thanks for the insight into your process. That’s how we get the REAL stories… working from our list of questions, but knowing when to follow a tangent that reveals everything we REALLY need to know about a person or a subject. The skill of the interview—and of the curious mind—are becoming harder and harder to find. Thanks for being that kind of writer. We’re a dwindling population.”