I am a nationally published travel writer and author with more than 20 years of experience. With a bachelor's degree in journalism, my articles have appeared U.S. News & World Report, Sunset magazine, Outside magazine, LonelyPlanet.com, ForbesTravelGuide.com, Travelocity, Mercury News, Orbitz, Los Angeles magazine online, and many other publications and websites. You can see some of my work at Sharael.com.