Freelance journalist and copywriter. Concentration on travel though I write on other subjects. Published in NATGEO, T+L, AFAR, CNN, The Daily Beast, Fodor's, Atlas Obscura, DAME, & corp. clients.
4 best neighborhoods to stay in Budapest - A local’s guide to the must-visit districts
The funny thing about Budapest is, many locals enjoy places that tourists also like. But there are also some areas and sites that are lesser-known to those from out of town. This was commissioned by Tripadvisor to write about my adopted home city.
How a Football Documentary Transformed Wrexham, Wales Into a New Tourist Hub
The story of a city having a moment while remembering its past and planning for the future.
3 Point Logistics
Designed website and wrote all copy for client, a cruise ship dry dock logistical management company.
Healing Waters - Budapest
Written for the Jan/Feb 2024 issue of Korean Air's inflight magazine, Morning Calm. The theme of the issue was wellness.
The Family Behind the First Traditional Nutcracker Is Still Making Them
Wilhelm Füchtner’s iconic 1870s design began a legacy that continues in the same small workshop in Germany’s Ore Mountains.
Program of Events - Copywriting
Commissioned by copywriting client to write three programs of events, room delivery cards, and other paraphernalia for distribution prior to the incentive programs and on site. Also contracted to proofread three conference websites.
Destination - Antarctica
Antarctica: Luxury & Private Trips
Ghostwriter for update of destination page (including SEO) for regular copywriting client.
Destination Colombia
Colombia: Luxury & Private Trip
Ghostwriter for update (including SEO) to regular copywriting client's destination page.
The Best Luxury Safari Lodges in Botswana
Whether visiting the flats of the Okavango Delta in the east, the Linyanti marshes in the west, or the vast Makgadikgadi Pan, Botswana’s kaleidoscope of contrasting landscapes will imprint on your soul.
An SEO story for a regular copywriting client.
Full hotels, busy ski resorts: Why Ukraine’s tourism sector is having a busy war
For this look at Ukraine's tourism industry—past, present, and future, I interviewed hotel GMs, tourism officials, and hotel guests to better understand what's keeping hotels open, putting heads in beds, keeping tour guides working, and what are plans for the future.
Budapest City Guide
Budapest city guide for travel advisors of the Travel Leaders Network and their clients.
If You're Puzzled By Wines These Wine Puzzles May Help
Who doesn’t love a good wine pairing? You can’t beat ice wine with lemon bars, a Rosé with double-cream brie, or bubbles with fried food (let’s face it, these two are great even on their own). But what about a Pinot Noir with a puzzle?
Here, I introduce you to the designer of these puzzles and the intense research that goes into designing each one.
Destination - Ecuador
Ecuador: Luxury & Private Custom Trips
Ghost writer of destination page (including SEO) for regular copywriting client.
It’s Always Beer Thirty in the City of Pilsen in the Czech Republic
With an annual per capita beer consumption of 181.7 liters—yes that’s 48 gallons per man, woman, and child—Czechs know beer. For this piece, I visited the city of Pilsen, Czech Republic, where Pilsner beer was invented. I tell of the history and many beer-related activities and locations around the city.
The Best Digital Nomad Neighborhoods in Budapest
A guide to Budapest targeted at remote workers and digital nomads.