I am a travel writer. Recent publications include Slate, the Los Angeles Times, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, AARP, the Travel Channel, Saturday Evening Post, Hemispheres (United Airlines), Town & Country, AAA, Robb Report, Fodor's, Frommer's, Hilton.com, others. For 30 years I was on staff at Travel + Leisure (International Editor, Managing Editor, Senior Editor) and also was the Executive Editor of the Time Inc. International Licensing Department, overseeing editorial operations of the licensed editions of Travel + Leisure, Departures, and Food & Wine. I am a decent bluegrass mandolin player. Sorta.