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.
The Department of Interior Decorating - – How Snapchat and Louis XIV Could Make the White House Great Again
Written in 2016 for the humor site Sammiches and Psych Meds, a division of MockMom, this political satire piece is about a version of the White House following redecorating by the Trumps.
War Through the Rearview Mirror: On the Ground with Ukrainian Refugees Fleeing into Poland
A first-person story about my experience during my first ten days volunteering in a humanitarian capacity at the Polish/Ukrainian border. Written for the Detroit Jewish News, the story references my family's history and a song from Fiddler on the Roof. My photo was used as the edition's cover, which was awarded First Place for cover design at the 2023 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Excellence in Journalism Awards.
National parks brace for ‘a hold-your-breath year’ as the season heats up
This story about this year's cuts to national parks' staff aims to inform and prepare visitors on what they might expect when visiting a U.S. national park in 2025. experts weigh-in on what areas the cuts will affect and how it might affect the parks and the wildlife for generations to come.
Soaking It Up
This adaptation from an online story I authored appeared in the February 2025 print issue of Travel + Leisure Magazine.
The Perfect Girls Trip for Every Season — From a Magical Winter Train Ride Through the Swiss Alps to a Springtime Campervan Trip in Italy
Plan a memorable girlfriend getaway no matter the season.
Whether celebrating a major life event or simply looking to spend some quality time together, a girlfriend getaway can strengthen bonds, create lasting memories, and, of course, provide a lot of laughs. The hardest part? Deciding where to go.
These trip, broken down by season, are all about variety — activities, accommodations, food — suiting friends with an assortment of interests.
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.