I am a freelance travel writer based in Seattle whose work has been published in both online and print media. 

My manuscript "A Journey That Changed Lives" took 9th place honors in the Magazine Features category of the 2009 Writer’s Digest Competition, one of the largest writing contests in the nation.  Go Nomad.com recognized the piece I wrote about Laos (see #4 below) as one of the Top 10 travel stories of 2009.

Below are some samples of my recently published work.  I also write the Get Outside Yourself adventure and volunteer travel blog for the Seattle PI online newspaper.  To view pictures from my travels, please visit the PHOTO GALLERY

1. Seattle Times Sunday Travel Section 06.08
   Taking the White Road to Seals
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2. Mondo Explorer Website 10.09
   Seattle City Guide (all content)
   
   
3. Matador Travel 09.08
   Five Places You Should Visit Now for Authentic Experiences
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4. Go Nomad 06.09
   Luang Prabang Laos: Rich in Compassion and Community
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5. The Expeditioner Travel Magazine 08.09
   A Little Trust Leads to Sunset at Angkor Wat
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6. Transitions Abroad Webzine 01.09
   Kenyan International Village Offers Hope and Meaningful Exchange
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7. Matador Change 02.09
   Volunteer Travel in Vietnam
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8. Adventure Travel News 02.09
   Small Adventure Travel Company Looking for Success?
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9. Off the Radar 11.08
   Canyoning in Chapada dos Veadeiros, Brazil
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10. SNEWs (Specialty News for the Outdoor and Fitness Industry) 10.08
    Lipstick Puts Gloss on Adventure Travel Industry
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11. Adventure Travel News 07.08
    Guilt-free Ride: Natural Habitat Adventures Takes Travelers Off-Road in the World’s First Hybrid Safari Vehicle
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12. Adventure.travel 12.08
    Combine Adventure and Altruism for a Memorable Experience in Kenya
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13. Something for Every Seattle Season
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