Robyn transplanted to New Mexico a dozen years ago and loves showing her adopted state to others. She has written extensively for New Mexico Magazine and her small-town newspaper, and works in the tourism industry as a festival coordinator. Though she roams the world seeking adventure, she’s always happy to return to her desert home…

Andy has lived in Steamboat Springs since 1998. She has been a Straight Talk Report writer for Steamboat since 2001, and knows the ski area well. Andy also contributes to several travel magazines, and has co-authored 2 guidebooks with her husband Craig. The Kennedys also run a travel consulting business for people with disabilities.

Gaston Lacombe is a freelance journalist and photographer based in Washington, D.C. He is the North American correspondent for a European travel magazine and has spent time in more than 40 countries in the last 20 years. He holds a B.A. and M.A. in History from the University of Ottawa and studied at the Ph.D.…

Angela Cockburn is a busy professional actor/writer who loves to travel. She has visited 26 countries at last count, but there may be one or two she’s forgotten! English by birth, Angela now lives in Australia and loves its proximity to the exotic East. This lady just won’t stop exploring, so more tours are coming…

A world traveler from an early age, Rachel has published two books and numerous articles, and has delivered lectures on medieval literature and history. Rachel works as a freelance writer and also teaches university courses.