2026 February Featured Journalist of the Month: Lisa Evans

Lisa Evans is a freelance travel journalist, photographer, podcaster, and published author. Shehas always enjoyed the outdoors and nature and often includes them in her writing andphotography. History, culture, and music are other passions – every place has a story to tell ifonly you find it. These loves push her to author stories to instill […]
2025 December Featured Journalist of the Month: Mike Fisher

Mike met a lot of wonderful people during fetchingly weird circumstances in many places, some dauntingly out of the way, others easily reached, and a few happily stumbled upon as if they were invisible breadcrumbs set out just for him, marking the way forward. His latest assignment was an expeditionary cruise to the Great Bear […]
2025 December Featured Journalist of the Month: Adrienne Cohen

Adrienne was trained as a journalist and worked professionally in Europe as a public information officer for the U.S. European Command and later as the editor of a Dallas-area suburban daily. She then segued into other ventures, including a 15-year stint as owner of a custom homebuilding company in Santa Fe, NM. Then, for a […]
2025 December Featured Destination of the Month: Punta Gorda / Englewood Beach

Punta Gorda / Englewood Beach – The Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast is a top destination for those looking for an experience that offers all the best of Florida’s wonderful outdoor experiences and a laid-back lifestyle. From beaches to boating and fishing to golfing, from nature discovery to shelling and collecting fossilized shark teeth and […]
Tis the Season for Festive Music, Dance, and Drama on Florida’s Historic Coast

Enjoy holiday performances that give that winter feeling without the snow and chills. St. Augustine, Fla. (November 26, 2024) – Holiday performances without the snow and ice? Yes, please. In addition to the world-famous Nights of Lights display, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and The Beaches also bring the holiday spirit with music, dance, and dramatic performances that […]
All wrapped up in Chicago Southland holiday cheer!

December in the Chicago Southland! Celebrate the holiday season with some festive fun in the Chicago Southland! Take a look at our holiday gift guide; find the perfect Santa photo opportunity; see tree lighting ceremonies throughout the area; hear classic Christmas songs at a show or performance; take a virtual tour of Dave & Buster’s; check out the brand-new Wind Creek Chicago Southland […]
2023 December Featured Journalist of the Month: Dale Dunlop

I am a lawyer by trade and a travel writer by desire. In 1995 my wife, Alison Scott and I published Exploring Nova Scotia, the most comprehensive guide to our home province ever produced. Since then it has been constantly updated and is now in its 6th edition, having sold well over 25,000 copies worldwide. […]
2023 December Featured Journalist of the Month: Kita Roberts

“Kita is daring in the kitchen, and we like that” ~ Huffington Post. It’s refreshing to meet someone who is so comfortable in their own skin both on and off the screen. Freelance Photographer & Writer (as well as a secret BBQ junkie) for 7 years. Developing fresh content for various networks since 2010 has […]
2022 December Featured Journalist of the Month: Peter Distefano

Editor In Chief of World Traveler News – an International Travel Publication (A Division of Distefano Enterprises). Over 50 years of experience as an International photographer and journalist covering entertainment, travel, events and hard news. 1. What got you into travel writing?I started first for many years as a rock & roll photographer and writer […]
2022 December Featured Journalist of the Month: Betsi Hill

Betsi is the founder of Betsi’s World, an online travel website. She is a traveling storyteller whose passion lies within sharing the depth and beauty of the destinations she visits. Betsi and Jim, her travel companion, travel the world while documenting their adventures and gathering travel tips to share with their readers. Betsi focuses on […]