I am an award winning American writer and anthropologist passionate for European, Atlantic, and Mediterranean cultures.
Widely published in travel, outdoors and adventure, archaeology, spiritual, pilgrimage, food and wine, and other cross-cultural topics, I have lived and traveled in the diverse cultures of Europe, North Africa, Southwest Asia, and across North America.
My background in anthropology trained me in the cultures, languages, peoples, prehistory, and history of the Atlantic and Mediterranean worlds. I write most on France, Spain, and Portugal.
I am best known for my literary travel narratives, memoirs, and comprehensive travel guides, as well as reported profiles and archaeology features. My books include Moon Camino de Santiago (Hachette), Café Oc (Shanti Arts), Café Neandertal(Counterpoint), The Way of the Wild Goose (Monkfish), The Spiritual Traveler Spain(Paulist Press), and Historic Walking Guides: Madrid (DestinWorld).
My articles and essays appear in BBC Travel, Wine Enthusiast, Archaeology, The Pennsylvania Gazette, Fodors.com, The Bark, Best Women's Travel Writing, Transitions Abroad, Perceptive Travel, Expedition, Michelin Green Guides, and National Geographic books, among others.
My agent, Laura Strachan of Strachan Literary Agency, represents me for all book length works except for travel guides.
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