Authors
Eliza Amon is a seasoned journalist and editor with a deep passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail. As the former editor of World Footprints, Eliza was instrumental in guiding the magazine's editorial direction, curating impactful stories that resonated with a global audience. Her leadership helped World Footprints become a beacon for insightful, culturally rich travel journalism, celebrating diversity and the power of travel to connect and transform us. Eliza has published in The New York Times, Harper’s Magazine and Bloomberg News among others. She currently lives in Seattle where she is thrilled to have the opportunity to discover new adventures in the Pacific Northwest.
Kerwin McKenzie is a seasoned travel expert, content creator, author, and speaker with a unique background in the airline industry. Having spent 14.5 years working for four U.S.-based airlines, Kerwin has transformed his insider knowledge into a platform that inspires others to explore the world. To date, he’s flown on 181 airlines and traveled to 137 countries and territories (including 105 recognized by the UN). Originally hailing from Jamaica, his first international trip took him to Martinique, sparking a lifelong passion for travel. Through his various platforms, Kerwin delivers up-to-date guides on airports, destinations, and ground transportation, along with comprehensive airline and hotel reviews. His main site, Passrider.com, is specifically tailored to airline employees, motivating them to make the most of their travel benefits. Kerwin also caters to a broader audience with Cruisinaltitude.com, which offers detailed information about airline travel, and Unfamiliardestinations.com, where he highlights 365 lesser-known destinations. For those [...]
Michele Bisceglie is Director, Business Development and Strategic Initiatives for SCG Legal, a worldwide network of 120+ independent law firms dynamically connected across 60+ countries, as well as Principal/Founder of Butterfly Communications, a boutique consultancy that devises and implements targeted acquisition, retention, and expansion strategies for nonprofit and for-profit organizations with local to global impact. She has three decades of experience executing multifaceted business development, marketing, communications, sales, and/or fundraising initiatives for entities such as Legal Sales & Service Organization, LawVision, CEO Connection, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (now Dentons), Nixon Peabody LLP, Wiley LLP, Historic Charleston Foundation, Jekyll Island Foundation, Boy Scouts of America, ClubCorp (now Invited), Leadership Louisville Center, and SchenkelShultz Architecture. This exposure to a wide variety of business situations has nurtured Michele’s ability to adapt quickly to diverse environments, establish trust with stakeholders from grassroots to board level, and creatively unite people toward advantageous outcomes. She [...]
Anna Staropoli is a freelance writer. She studied English, creative writing and geography at Dartmouth College. Since then, she’s written for national and international publications, including National Geographic, Food & Wine, and Italy’s La Repubblica.
Marni Patterson is a freelance travel writer, photographer and videographer based in Phoenix, Arizona. She is a member of TravMedia, IFWTWA, and SATW. Living in Belgium as an exchange student for a year led to Marni's love of travel. Publications she’s written for include GoNOMAD, TravelAwaits, Matador, Wander With Wonder, Foodie Flashpacker, and Savory Traveler.
June Russell-Chamberlin is an Oregon-based travel writer and photographer with an unquenchable curiosity and a love of adventure. A journalist for more than 25 years, you’ll find her traveling off-the-beaten-path in the Pacific Northwest and around the world. She writes about sailing, hiking, history, culture, food, wine, and whatever captures her interest. She is a member of the International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram: [at] junerussellchamberlin.
Heide Brandes is an award-winning journalist who focuses on travel, adventure, outdoor experiences, culture and more. She has bylines in such magazines as National Geographic, BBC, The Smithsonian, Cowboys & Indians, Southern Living, AAA Journeys and more. Her work can be seen at www.heidebrandes.com. When not traveling and writing, Heide is an avid hiker, caver, professional belly dancer, medieval reenactor and kind of a quirky chick living in Oklahoma.
Sangeeta Waldron has a rich cultural background – born and raised in London, then going on to complete her University life in India. She is also widely travelled. Today, Sangeeta is a recognized, respected, award winning Public Relations and media professional with over two decades’ worth of publicity, branding, communications, crisis management, media and social media experience. She is a frequent speaker and spoke alongside the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan in December 2017 about being both a London and a woman in business. Sangeeta started out her career writing speeches for previous UK Prime Ministers and Ministers and has also worked at the top level with big, powerful global brands such as the Economist Group; The Times; Cass Business School; including charities such as Breast Cancer Campaign. She now runs her own successful London based PR agency, Serendipity PR and Media, working internationally across business, arts, culture and books [...]
Ryan Hichens is a freelance writer, digital nomad, and sucker for a good time. He’s a native Californian but has spent the last five years backpacking and road-tripping throughout North and South America. Check out his Instagram to follow along with his travels and writing.
Georgella Razi is a Greek native. She began working in the tourism industry as soon as she had finished her studies in tourism and hospitality administration. She made the decision to write articles, as a freelancer, after many years of working in numerous tourist-related industries and locations. She has been blogging primarily about various Greek locations throughout the past year. She aims to write articles that are educational and simple to read, and as a native, she always work to show readers how beautiful Greece is. She truly believes that reading an article may inspire and motivate you, especially if it talks about beautiful places.
Casey Wohl, also known as The Getaway Girl®, is the author of two books: Girls Getaway Guide to Orlando and Girls Getaway Guide to Key West. She is the travel correspondent for the nationally-syndicated TV show, Daytime, as well as the new, all-women radio network, Heartbeat Radio for Women.
Kirsten Harrington has been a freelance food and travel writer for over 12 years, chronicling adventures in the US and China. Her work has appeared in WhereTraveler, The Seattle Times, Edible Orlando, The Beijinger and numerous other publications. When she’s not writing, you can find her scoping out new adventures, hiking or enjoying a meal with her family. Follow Kirsten on her blog.
