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I have over 10 years of experience working as a WordPress developer. I work at Groundswell as a senior WordPress developer, building themes, plugins, and fixing bugs on government contract websites. At Collabralink I also focus on theming Drupal 8 projects. Additionally, I have freelance experience building WordPress sites for clients from scratch using best practices and latest trends. I also run a successful affiliate blog by focusing on content marketing and optimizing for SEO. When I'm not working I love traveling and capturing my adventures with photography and video. Specialties: WordPress, Design, Photoshop, CSS, Content Marketing, SEO, Photography, Videography

Christina Gales is a luxury travel advisor and founder of Christina Gales Travel, a boutique travel consultancy specializing in European itineraries, Caribbean escapes, elevated family travel, milestone celebrations, and luxury ocean and river cruises. A Fora and Virtuoso-affiliated advisor based outside Chicago, Christina has planned hundreds of trips across 20+ countries and serves over 100 clients nationwide. With extensive destination training across Europe, the Caribbean, Iceland, Hawaii, and Mexico—plus specialist certifications in luxury travel, cruise planning, and ecotourism—she brings both breadth and depth to every journey. Her preferred status with 8,500+ hotels, resorts, and cruise lines globally allows her to secure exclusive perks and VIP experiences for clients. As both a travel professional and mother of five, Christina is frequently sought after for her expertise in family travel strategy, multi-generational trip design, and making luxury travel approachable for real families. She speaks regularly on European travel planning, destination trends, the psychology of travel, and the shift toward meaningful, purpose-driven travel experiences. Her itineraries favor local culture, boutique hospitality, and personalized experiences over mass-market tourism. Known for her warm, collaborative approach and concierge-level support, Christina helps travelers feel confident, connected, and inspired—from dream to departure to memories that last a lifetime

I am a trekking Guide and adventure traveller from Nepal. I have been Handling Adventure Trekking, Expeditions, cultural, and Wildlife Tours in Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan since 2006. I love showing new people new places and giving them experiences they'll never forget. I have several past and current clients recommending me and my team, whom you can contact directly. This is, in fact, our best advertisement. Now I am working with smaller and more private groups through this. I love to travel around the world and share my experiences.

I’m Rita Isabel Vilhena, a Multimedia Designer, Artist, and Creative Photographer working under the names Rita Isabel and Rita Vilhena. My creative work lives at the intersection of emotion, philosophy, and visual storytelling, where art isn’t just seen, it’s deeply felt. Through photography, digital art, and multimedia design, I build visual narratives that explore themes like heartbreak, grief, identity, decay, and personal transformation. I’m passionate about creating work that evokes emotional depth and invites reflection, whether through surreal self-portraits, fashion editorials, or expressive visual essays. I speak openly about mental health, especially my own experience living with borderline personality disorder. My art is a space where I process intense emotions and give voice to what often goes unspoken. Vulnerability, healing, and emotional honesty are at the core of everything I create. Influenced by psychology, surrealism, Japanese aesthetics, and Portuguese heritage, I combine symbolism, emotional theory, and cultural elements into striking, meaningful visuals. I’ve been internationally awarded for my photography and am currently completing studies in Development of Multimedia Products. With a love for storytelling, fashion, and creative experimentation, I bring a unique voice to every project, turning inner experiences into powerful visual worlds.

As a Program Manager at SEEK, I manage the delivery of strategic programs for SEEK's AI platforms and services group, which aims to create a seamless and personalised experience for candidates and hirers across the Asia Pacific. I have over 10 years of experience in leading and executing complex technology projects across various industries, including government, higher education, and the private sector. I am passionate about solving seemingly impossible problems with creative and innovative solutions, leveraging my skills in leadership, strategy, business process optimisation, and IT project delivery. I have a Master of Technology in Computer Software Engineering and a Bachelor of Music in Performance. I am also a certified MSP Practitioner, ITIL certified and a certified mentor. I enjoy collaborating with diverse and talented teams, and contributing to SEEK's mission of helping people live more fulfilling and productive working lives.

With 25 years in the travel industry across Europe, I have recently started my own business as a travel consultant. Leveraging my experiences as a tour guide in France, Norway and the Benelux, as well as resort work in other countries, I now help plan itineraries for independent travelers to Europe,

China Travel Expert & Cultural Insider Experience at crafting immersive journeys across China, I specialize in unveiling authentic stories behind this vast nation. From ancient Silk Road cities of Xinjiang to misty rice terraces of Guilin, I help travelers and media navigate China's cultural treasures beyond the typical tourist trail. As a bilingual China travel specialist, I offer insider perspectives on: Emerging destinations and hidden gems across China's diverse regions Cultural etiquette, local traditions, and cross-cultural insights Sustainable and responsible tourism in sensitive areas Silk Road history and its modern-day significance Regional cuisine, from Uyghur pilaf to Sichuan hotpot Navigating China's evolving travel regulations Off-the-beaten-path adventures for discerning travelers I work with journalists, travel writers, and content creators seeking authentic China stories beyond the headlines. Whether you need expert commentary on travel trends, destination features, or cultural insights, I provide nuanced perspectives rooted in firsthand experience and deep local connections. Available for interviews, podcast appearances, article contributions, and expert commentary on China travel and culture. Martina

Laurel is the founder of Monkeys and Mountains Adventure Travel, named after the two things she loves most. She started it as an adventure travel blog 10 years ago and for the past several years has focused on offering primate tours in Madagascar and hiking tours in Europe. In addition, Laurel has a marketing background and shares her passion for digital marketing by offering digital marketing consulting to tour operators and travel companies. She’s been featured in high profile publications including National Geographic, BBC Travel, The Guardian and The Telegraph. Laurel’s a sought after speaker having spoken at ITB Berlin (3 times), WTM London, WTM Dubai, NBE Finland, TBEX Athens, TBC Asia Colombo and the Romanian Digital Travel Conference. TravelMassive recently included her in their “100 Inspiring Women Travel Founders” list. When not hard at work, you’ll find her volunteering with monkeys or hiking in the Alps.

My name is Kristen and I have traveled, lived and worked all across the globe for over a decade. In 2013, after nearly a decade building a career in corporate marketing in NYC, I left it all behind to travel solo across 3 continents and 26 countries. From there I became a scuba diving instructor, and spent the next 10 years living and working in Thailand, Mexico, St. Croix and Florida. In 2017, I was voted PADI's Inspiring Woman Diver of the Year. Beginning in 2024 I joined Fora as a luxury travel planner and have launched my own travel brand and blog, Dear Destination Travel, so that I could help inspire others to make their travel dreams and goals come to life. I have now traveled to 6 continents and over 35 countries. My website, deardestinationtravel.com, is a complete travel resource and inspiration hub.

Paul McDermott is an internationally award winning photographer with over 20 years experience in photography. He has worked in several modalities of photography and since 2023 has been supporting others in learning visual storytelling. Paul's simplified approach to photography and technical mastery have gained him recognition as an expert in the photographic field. Paul has won several awards for imaging excellence, has been internationally published, regularly is highlighted and featured by photography brands, and has won the Spotlight Artist Award during Miami's Art Basel.

I always believed there is something magical about travel.As a young girl, I already knew that I wanted to travel the world, to experience and learn as much as possible about the beautiful, diverse places on our planet. I choose the travel industry path because I thought that having a job within the travel industry would allow me to travel.Well, that happened, but also, so much more! Through the years I held positions such as tour manager and travel advisor, evolving later on into product development and somehow ending in B2B sales. I have experience in many sectors of the travel industry, but tour operating is (by far) my favorite. I fell in love with the development of beautiful travel packages and itineraries that are unique and special. Every itinerary I prepare, to me, is just like a painting to a painter or a book to a writer, my little work of art, a piece of magic!I still deeply believe there is something magical about traveling, the fresh perspective it gives us when we learn about different cultures, habits, and ways of life, and the acceptance that we are all different, but still the same, to me, that is the magic of travel. Now, more than ever before, as a travel agency owner I hope to inspire and help people travel a bit slower in order to have a deeper impact.The impact for the traveler will be a deeper immersion into the culture that causes a small but irreversible change within, a broader understanding of the world that creates true love and passion for life and for travel, with every new trip! The slower pace of travel also makes a deeper impact on the destinations and small businesses we support starting from small, boutique-style, authentic, family-owned hotels, to amazing service providers such as guides, drivers, entertainers, and artists... Travel should help us grow as individuals! The mixing of cultures should help us expand our views, understand better, accept, and love all the humans on this planet.

China travel expert and social media storyteller, focusing on intimate explorations of the country's hidden gems—from the misty peaks of Tiger Leaping Gorge to the vibrant markets of Dali. As a member of Ink Voyages - a boutique travel agency dedicated on tailored China experiences - I blend cultural insights with practical itineraries and information, empowering wanderers to uncover authentic China beyond the guidebooks, fostering meaningful cultural exchanges one reel at a time.

Travel photographer based in London, specialising in visual storytelling for destinations worldwide.My photography is inspired by the aesthetics of filmmaking and uses its strong cinematic element to reinvigorate destinations' brand identities with striking visual narratives that transcend conventional travel photography. National Geographic, CNN Travel, Bradt Guides, South China Morning Post, VisitNorway and several online magazines have featured my work over the years.As a film director in my early career, I made four narrative short films and a feature documentary which collectively gathered over 40 festival selections across five continents, picking up six awards along the way. In between travels, I photograph major events in London for a range of prestigious brands, agencies, institutions and media, and run workshops teaching young freelancers how to build a career on their creative talent.

I am a creative professional with expertise in copywriting, blogging, social media, and freelance journalism. I am a passionate storyteller. Whether I'm working with brands or reporting on a story, I love sharing and inspiring people to think, feel, or act. As a copywriter, it's my mission to build loyalty, trust and an emotional connection with each unique audience I'm writing for. I've worked with brands to help define their unique mission, values, and voice.As a blogger and journalist, I write about travel, food, and design. I love exploring stories that celebrate culture and enrich readers' lives.Questions? Contact me on LinkedIn or send me an email at jen@velvetleafcreative.com.www.velvetleafcreative.com

Hannah Snyder Wernecke is a Partner at Snyder Funeral Homes, Ohio’s largest family-owned funeral group, and a fourth-generation funeral director who has written thousands of obituaries published nationwide. She helps families across Ohio through life’s hardest moments while also leading the firm’s digital strategy and brand innovation. Outside of funeral service, Hannah is a world traveler (38 countries, all Seven Wonders), keeps a digital scrapbook at SeeThePyramids.org, co-creates the musical duo Vin Fiz (streaming everywhere), and co-founded the history-inspired apparel brand GhostedbyHistory.com (👻⏳🪡). Hannah speaks Spanish, ranks among the top 10% of Unsplash contributors for her travel photography, and is proudly married to Dantan Wernecke—a historian, French and Farsi linguist, and superb home chef. Her favorite film is Clue—because life rarely has just one ending.

NRI Travelogue is a leading travel blog website in India that helps travelers find the right destinations according to their preferences. We share real travel experiences with various tourist destinations in India and all around the world as well. We help you experience the world through our travel tips, destination guides, and write-ups on travel planning.

Experienced business development leader for startups and international corporates, focusing on technology and innovation, with extensive experience taking projects from idea to product. I have a passion for technology and business innovation and methodologies, and find the challenge of innovation process fascinating and believe it's the basis for every company's survival in today's business environment.

A creative and dynamic professional with over 25 years of global hospitality, entertainment, and wellness industry experience and a proven track record of successful projects. Outstanding relationship in Latin America with key editors, journalists, celebrities, luxury travel agents, vip clients, bloggers, top corporate global accounts, OTAs, associations, producers, businessmen, politicians, high rollers, and opinion leaders. High energy and results-oriented leader recognized for innovative marketing, sales, and public relations tactics and strategies for customer acquisition and retention. Proven success and awarded for developing, implementing and managing accurate communication, celebrity endorsement and online and offline media and sales campaigns resulting in increased customer engagement, loyalty, and branding. Strong event management experience with a proven track record handling live headliner shows, gaming tournaments, fashion shows, lectures, conferences, and wellness retreats.

I’m a travel enthusiast and expert, passionate about exploring new destinations and sharing what I discover. I write travel articles, create destination rankings, and provide tips and insights to help travelers make the most of their trips—or simply for the joy and curiosity of learning about new places. I love turning my experiences and research into content that’s useful, fun, and easy to read for both readers and publishers.