Freelance writer, Midwestern girl, former International Flight Attendant, lover of the sea, sailing novice, history enthusiast located in the PNW. Author of Tacoma’s Tall Ship-

Award-winning journalist, editor, features writer. Founder/Publisher of Traveler and Tourist digital magazine. Author of Around the World in Los Angeles (Fall 2024, Reedy Press).

Sherry Spitsnaugle is an award-winning, Denver-based travel writer. Most recently, she has contributed to the Chicago Tribune, Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, GoWorldTravel, LuxeBeat, RealFoodTraveler, Wander with

The Soulful Storyteller of Purposeful Travel from Canada.

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step." - Lao Tzu

Sherrie Wilkolaski is the Publisher & Editor in Chief of Luxe Beat Magazine, CEO of Luxe Beat Media and Publishing Architect™.