Award-winning NY writer covering travel, pets, sustainability, and conservation. Published in NYT, Nat Geo, T+L, Shondaland, Fodor's, USA Today, AAHA's Trends, Great Pet Care, etc. SATW Member.
Pet Parasites in the Northeast: A Regional Overview of Species and Risks
Here's a regional guide to heartworm disease, fleas, and ticks in the Northeastern states of New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine.
12 Personal Qualities That Make a Good Traveler
Do you have what it takes to be a good traveler? Find out in my latest for Fodor's Travel.
A Look Inside Fear-Free Practices: The Movement that's Revolutionizing Veterinary Medicine
In my latest for American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)'s Trends magazine, you can read about what Fear Free is and how Fear Free-certified clinics and vets/vet techs can ensure that your fur babies have a pleasant experience the next time they go for an annual check-up or need medical treatment.
VIDEO: Meet the small animal veterinarians helping wildlife around the world
United Nations World Wildlife Day, celebrated annually on March 3, honors the diversity of wildlife and aims to connect people with the natural world. Several wildlife veterinary organizations are doing incredible conservation work by keeping endangered and threatened species healthy. Meanwhile, small animal veterinarians are collaborating with local communities to protect wild animals by serving the dogs and cats who live alongside them. Keep reading to find out more.
12 Must-Do Indigenous Travel Experiences in Australia
Learn about exhilarating and profound ways to include Indigenous experiences across all six states and the Northern Territory (where Indigenous people represent more than a quarter of the population).
An African Safari Changed My View of the World
In the Shondaland series The Novelty of Nature, we’re digging into the power of natural places and the wellness benefits of embracing the elements. From camping tips and safari stories to eye-opening tales about the environment to inspiring ways to reclaim your relationship with nature, these stories show it’s never been a better time to get lost in the great outdoors.
Fodor’s No List 2024
It's been an eye-opening and rewarding experience to research and write about some threatened natural places for Fodor's Travel 2024 No List. We are literally loving certain places to death, and Mother Earth needs a serious break.
5 Ways a Trip to Germany Will Be Your Most Sustainable One Yet
Learn all about sustainable transportation in Germany
Africa & the Middle East
I absolutely loved writing about one of my favorite countries -- Botswana -- for Fodor's Go List 2024.
10 Reasons to Choose Coco Collection in the Maldives
Almost every luxury property in the Maldives offers picturesque villas over calm turquoise-hued waters. With hundreds of options available, it can be hard to choose the right one. But the Maldivian-owned Coco Collection offers an authentic experience.
The Most Unexpected and Magical Way to See Wildlife in Africa
Experience incredible wildlife and rich cultural heritage along the pristine waterways of Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
Road Trip Guide To Chickasaw Country, Oklahoma For A Deep Dive Into History And Culture
Have a fun-filled and enriching journey through Chickasaw Country in south-central Oklahoma.
Doctors Often Misdiagnose This Bacterial Infection That Strikes Travelers
Find out how to diagnose and treat this nasty bacterial infection, H.pylori. Or, even better, avoid it altogether.
Eight Enlightening Indigenous Activities in Churchill and Winnipeg
Here are eight ways to learn about Manitoba’s history and the Indigenous culture that’s still alive and thriving in Churchill, Winnipeg and beyond.