I'm a San Diego-based independent travel journalist and founder/chief content creator at TravelTawk.com. An enthusiastic traveler with a penchant for all things Italian, I write about and photograph overlooked places in interesting destinations in cities and towns around the world, with a focus on Europe and North America. I cover cultural and culinary discoveries, exciting art and architecture, and offer practical advice for less stressful and more meaningful travel. Wellness and luxury are always a part of my travel stories.  I'm a media member of the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) and the International Food Wine Travel Writers Association (IFTWA). I welcome freelance writing assignments and have written for AAA/Westways, Side of Culture, FWT and I'm a regular contributor to TWI Magazine. Follow me @traveltawk on Instagram, and on Facebook and LinkedIn @Jeanne Neylon Decker. You'll find my portfolio on Muck Rack and TravMedia.