Shanie Matthews is a US-born freelance wordsmith, photographer, and professional snow skier. An adventurous travel writer, she is inspired by sports, humanitarian involvement and eco-tourism. Shanie loves the pristine beauty of her adopted city, walking through lush Andean forests, and the frequent sight of condors soaring above.

Jerry Kalman is an experienced digital photographer/writer and explorer of historic sites throughout the United States. He finds places like Bodie, Shelburne and other restored Americana to be the perfect blend of past and present. They are excellent places for travelers to see things “the way they were,” enjoy our history and experience some wonderful,…

Jordan Clary is a freelance writer with a passion for new vistas, good wine, and great company. She writes articles on the jewelry industry, often incorporating this expertise into her travel stories as well. Her work has taken her around the world, with extended periods of time spent in Southeast Asia. She currently resides in…

Nancy Shobe is an acclaimed travel writer and author who specializes in the California Central Coast and Southern areas. A Santa Barbara resident for nearly 20 years, Nancy knows the nooks and crannies of the city and can help you effortlessly navigate around. She has an adventurous spirit coupled with a wicked sense of humor…

Gordon Burgett has published more than 1700 freelance articles and 36 books, and delivered over 2000 lectures nationwide. His book, “The Travel Writer’s Guide,” was twice voted a Writer’s Digest Book Club Top Choice. Gordon’s most recent books are “Niche Publishing” and “Your Living Family Tree.”