2024 December Featured Journalist of the Month: Bob Cooper

Bob Cooper writes extensively about travel, especially active/adventure travel. His travel stories have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, National Geographic Traveler, AARP: The Magazine, Global Traveler, Budget Travel, Ensemble Vacations, Porthole Cruise, Via, Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle, and many other outlets. He specializes in writing about California and the U.S. West. 1. What […]
2024 November Featured Journalist of the Month: Ian Fitzpatrick

Entering his second decade as a travel journalist and podcaster, Ian has traveled the world with his wife Tonya as the co-founder and co-host of award-winning World Footprints, dedicated to connecting conscientious, socially-responsible travelers all over the world. Having covered Olympic and Paralympic games in Vancouver, Sochi and Rio as well as traveling to places […]
2024 November Featured Journalist of the Month: Tonya Fitzpatrick

Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq., co-founder of World Footprints, a multi-award-winning social impact travel media platform grounded in the Ubuntu principle, “I am because we are,” was appointed by Maryland Governor Wes Moore to the Maryland Tourism Development Board. She has proudly served on NATJA’s Board for several years. Nominated for Travel Unity’s DEI Champion Award, and […]
This month in North Little Rock (10.1.2024)

Things to do in September in North Little Rock (as of 10.1.24) *denotes FREE admission Full calendar of events: https://northlittlerock.org/events October is here with huge events like Argenta Dogtown Throwdown, North Little Rock Airshow 2024, 12th Annual Central Arkansas Pride Fest and Parade, and Argenta Vibe Music Series: Nick Shoulders! There is no shortage of things to do in North Little Rock this October. […]
2024 October Featured Journalist of the Month: Sherry Spitsnaugle

Travel writer Sherry Spitsnaugle first expressed her urge to explore at age four when she packed up her little red wagon and took off for an adventure—around the block. Today, she continues to fulfill her wanderlust, exploring the world and writing about her experiences. Sherry has won numerous awards for her travel writing and photography, including the prestigious […]
2024 October Featured Journalist of the Month: Terence Wallis

Indelible Adventures is the brainchild of Terence Wallis, a professional photographer, speaker, writer, author and mentor based in Brisbane, Australia. Offering services spanning storytelling through weekly essays, books and podcasts, coaching for personal growth, high-quality photography for various events, and transformational speaking engagements, Terence shares his expertise to inspire others. With experiences from over 60 […]
This week in North Little Rock (10.9.2023)

Here is what is happening in North Little Rock this week! Dogtown Throwdown begins on Friday, October 13 at 4 p.m. with outdoor dining and live music. Flyway Brewing will host Pet PRIDE on Saturday, October 15 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Things to do this week in North Little Rock (as of 10.9.23) *denotes FREE admission Full calendar of events: https://northlittlerock.org/events […]
This week in North Little Rock (10.2.2023)

Here is what is happening in North Little Rock this week! Haunted Argenta Ghost Tours are back! These walking tours run Wednesday through Saturday from now until November 4. Things to do this week in North Little Rock (as of 10.2.23) *denotes FREE admission Full calendar of events: https://northlittlerock.org/events Thursday, October 5 Friday, October 6 Saturday, October 7 Sunday, October 8 […]
2023 October Featured Journalist of the Month: Wendy Gunderson

Film and digital photographer and blogger, sharing my experiences on Film Road Trip, https://filmroadtrip.com, devoted to film photography, and My Irie Time, https://myirietime.com, devoted to the Caribbean. 1. What got you into travel writing?I’ve always had an eye for photography, and it was really photography that launched me into travel writing. I entered my first […]
2023 October Featured Journalist of the Month: Rich Grant

In 1972, I moved to Denver as a 22-year-old, pot smoking, pony-tailed hippy driving a VW bug. Fifty years later, I drive a Honda CRV. In between, I worked 35 years for Visit Denver in communications and as a freelance writer. Today, the times have changed. Writing travel stories for seniors is exactly the same […]