US TRAVEL

Travel and family are my two biggest passions in life. As a married father of two, I love incorporating both aspects of these into my life. I love to travel and write about travel and share my adventures and tips. However, being a parent has changed my life. I love my kids and want to be a great father. My views on parenting may be different, unique, or even controversial for some but my motive behind it is giving my kids the best life possible. Showing them this beautiful world we live in and being the best dad I can be is what drives me. So whether it is current issues that affect all of us, travel, sports, or kids, these are the things that matter to me.

Sophie has been writing for the Yahoo! Contributor Network since 13th May 2007. She used her previous status as a Featured Contributor (Travel, then Pets) to share her personal knowledge about the UK culture, travel, pet-related content, expatriate life and immigration issues. She has been a pet owner for several years. She has worked as a foster cat carer and as a professional pet sitter since 2009, jobs that have brought her a great deal of joy and satisfaction. She has written for Associated Content (now the Yahoo! Contributor Network), Constant-Content, Triond, Suite101, and she has also worked as a guest writer for such sites as BritishExpats.com and a guest blogger for private clients over the years. Sophie edited Mother to Mother - Healthy Options for both Mother and Baby, by Evangelia Zonnios. During her writing career, Sophie has been featured on Yahoo! Voices, Yahoo! US Shine and Yahoo! US Travel. Contact Sophie here at the Yahoo! Contributor Network to hire Sophie s writing services and for quotes to republish articles found on here.

Hillary Easom is an internationally published writer/photographer specializing in travel and health. Specialty areas include Asian and US travel, adventure, mental health, alternative health, and parenting. She lives in Maryland with her husband and son.

Elizabeth (Liz) is a freelance writer, award-winning photographer and business woman with a passion for travel. She lives in the Southwest and is an expert in cultural tourism for Arizona and New Mexico. Liz has been a travel writer for About.com, Examiner.com and other print and Internet publications for over ten years. During that time, she moved to Arizona and began exploring, writing and photographing the Southwest. Liz brings a unique perspective to her writing and photography as she has training in sociology and archeology and has specialized in Hispanic cultures. Liz has a bachelor's degree in social work from Kansas State University and a master's degree in social work from San Jose State University's bicultural/bilingual MSW program in Spanish and English. She retired from the medical social work and bioethics field after 30 years. Liz volunteers for and participates in programs such as the Adopt a Native Elder Program so that she can continue learning about and understanding Southwest native cultures.

Known to family and friends as the ultimate party planner and spa guru, India has a natural talent for organizing and hosting the best in themed events, luxury destination travel on a budget, and spa getaways. For India, event planning is not just a hobby, it is a passion. In addition, her guilty pleasure spa addiction has made her quite the spa critic. India has indulged in spa treatments from over 20+ spas in the United States, Mexico, and Carribean. Her themed parties have been anything but ordinary and have ranged from A Midsummer s Night Dream Toga Party , Good Girls,Gone Bad Bachelorette Party , Put You to Bed Pajama Party, Valentines Day Players Ball, Graduation Luau, and many more... Past themed trips she has planned include: Spring Break Sweet Escape - Hershey, PA Year of the Dragon VIP Adventure - Washington, DC Destination St. John - US Virgin Islands Casino Royale – Las Vegas Rest & Relaxation – Aruba Peak of Perfection – Deep Creek, MD The Royal – Playa Del Carmen, Mexico On a regular day, India is a Public Administration professional in Washington, DC. She enjoys spending time with family,friends, and her recently adopted rescue puppy.

Green Acres could be the title of my life if it was a reality show. I gave my husband 10 years in the city so now I have to give him 10 years on the farm. Sounded like an adventure and allowed me to quit working two jobs and I now stay home and homeschool our children. Everyday is an adventure between us. I wouldn't change any of it for anything.

I was born in Millington, Tennessee and lived in many places around the world as my father was in the US military. I have been married to my wife, Cindy, for over 33 years and have three married daughters and four children. I am an ordained Baptist minister and have lived in the US and South Africa. I am also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan as well as a fan of University of Tennessee sports.

I just had a birthday and was thinking, I've had a pretty awesome life! I'm a big traveler: France, Italy, Costa Rica, Israel, Jordan Hong Kong, Macau, and soon to be (as in this month!!!) in Poland, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Germany, England, and the Baltics. Also, big on traveling inside the US- people, this is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, especially Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon and Northern California! Also, I've lived in a really poor part of Los Angeles, a suburb, San Francisco, a ranch, in the woods, in a shack in the swamp and now an apartment 5 mins from the beach. By far the worst was the shack, the best is the beach apartment. In the past year I've gone from having everything a city could offer, to figuring out how to use my last $8 (as in really last- no job in sight) to buy food for a week. I've learned that miraculously, everything works out and if you really want to find a job then you will. I share the cutest puppy in the world (Twiglet: named for the British snack) with my wonderful boyfriend Alex- who is one of the most interesting characters you'll ever meet. He is a great photographer and I love going on random photo-taking dates with him.. Also, we just got bikes- they're the best, you transport yourself without using gas you get in shape at the same time! So awesome! Also, I'm managing the bus tour company Happy Wanders. . . so if you want to get a bunch of people together for a fun trip, let me know! The best part of life is doing the unexpected. Shock everyone you know at least once a year.

Brought up in many states along the East Coast in a family with a diverse background, Rachael experienced a range of languages, cultures, and beliefs. Though Rachael spent much of her adolescent years in the mountains of New York, she was raised and later returned to the Carolinas, where she regained a sense of the diversity an area steeped in history and challenge had to offer. She continued her amazement with culture and people into college, being highly involved with several international organizations as well as cultural and educational groups and activities. Rachael finished a BA in Studio Art with a concentration in Anthropology. Her obsession with and strong connection to the past led her to begin work in CRM, or as some call it, Business Archaeology. During her free time she explored her Southern US and European roots, traveling along the East Coast and piecing together the family's past. After three years of digging, she moved abroad to study Near Eastern Archaeology, and began work on an MA in the 3D Digital Reconstruction of Archaeological sites, which combines her love of archaeology, artistic background, and family's influence of technology and computers. During part of her degree, she worked part-time for a Grassroots NGO serving the local community and was involved in several volunteer organizations. Rachael is currently finishing her Masters and working for a hi-tech corporation in one of the world's leading technological cities. Over the last few years she has had the privilidge to travel to various parts of the world, work with some of the most interesting and important experts in various fields of archaeology and technology, learn several new languages, and spend time giving back to her new community. She currently lives with her husband and spends much of the time entrenched in philosophical debate, which he doesn't mind, most of the time!

Scott Larson has spent over 10 years in the military and has worked in the public service sector both nationally and globally, most recently conducting inspections and investigations in US Embassies in 37 countries across Europe, improving transparency, stewardship and evaluating management programs.

Julie worked in tv/film for years. She now works part time instructing preschool gym and fitness classes at a local YMCA. She also has traveled around the US and has a good sense and knowlege of different states and cities. Julie is writing has completed a novel and is working on another.

Attorney 25 years..World traveler..Former resident of US Virgin Islands..Website developer,Author,screenwriter and travel consultant..

A Real Estate Broker since 1983, Property Manager since 1984, Licensed Mortgage Originator in New Jersey & Pennsylvania, Member of the Edison Rotary Club, Member of the U.S.Coast Guard Auxiliary and past 1sr Division 4 Commander as well as Coxswain, 1st Pilot, Instructor and Search & Rescue CoOrdination and Execution train the trainer, Trained Team Leader & Facilitator. Instructor of Leadership at the US Coast Guard Academy for New Auxiliary Flotilla Commanders.

Inofficial ambassador to Germany for the US - I'm running a website about all issues American and also run my own travel marketing business for US destinations and providers to ther German market.

Ahh where to start and what to say... I have been in love with the travel industry forever. My first college job was working for a small commuter airline out of Michigan, then I went on to work the counter/gate for a larger "us" airline, and then flew for them until recent

Past 7 years, I have been a truck driver and now i am in between jobs and open minded and very romantic. I love to travel but, I finally burnt out on it, now my passions are cooking and covering sports issues. I would enjoy writing about sports and covering college is best.

Born in Ohio, I am a military brat who savors travel and new experiences. As a Certified Surgical Scrub Tech, I have had the pleasure of working in many hospitals with many types of doctors, nurses, and students.

I love to travel. It doesn't take much to get me behind the wheel of the car on yet another adventure with my husband and kids. I've seen many places across the US in my 30-something years. I've even been fortunate to see several places outside of the US borders. I have

Vickie is a freelance writer since 1998 and has worked as a managing editor and senior managing editor. Vickie resides in Florida where she writes fulltime for several online sites specializing in content about flower crafts, travel guides, Tampa Bay travel, gardening, home decor and home improvement.

I'm a northern Californian girl uprooted to the sunny metro area of Denver, CO. I love dancing, new music, travel, fashion, anime, plus anything reasonably cool in the Mile High City.

Recently, I have relocated to the US after 4 1/2 years enjoying the life and history of Florence, Italy. I am an avid traveler, with pictures from all over Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America, and of course the good ole US of A.

I've worked in Canada and the US as a journalist for more than 20 years, covering everything from the music scene to hard news events. Fave recreational pursuits are biking and baseball and am known to throw a decent dinner party.

The Duchess of Wonk worked for the US Department of State as a policy analyst. She is a regular op-ed contributor to the VA Gazette and if you look really hard, you'll see her comments once in a while in the Washington Times.

Writer and journalist, based in the US and UK.

I have recently returned to the US after spending seven years in the United Kingdom, where I obtained life, study and work experience, and a BA degree in Media and Journalism. I am an 'expert' on life in the UK, and also a self-confessed travel addict. My dream job would be

Born and raised in West Virginia but have spent most of my adult life traveling around the eastern side of the US. I'm a poet by nature but interested in all forms of writing.

I joined the US Air Force in January 2000. Served a four year term working as a pharmacy technician and also attended college. Since then I have bartended, cocktailed for casinos. I possess excellent customer service and computer proficiency.

I was raised in rural Maryland and graduating from college in upstate NY. Since that time I have lived and worked in many places, across the US and traveled extensively in the US, Canada and western Europe. I now reside in Maine.

I have been in the travel business for over 10 years, worked for a major US airline. I have started a travel company where I specialize in travel to Italy only. I do custom vacations to Italy, each vacation is created to my clients needs and desires.