I am a happily retired business and computer technology teacher, a freelance travel writer, photographer, and a food and wine lover from South Carolina’s Grand Strand. My love of history and learning about the culture of places I visit and drives me to find the local flavors unique to each spot. I have traveled in the United States, Asia, Namibia (Africa), and Russia, and am excited to keep adding to that list, always seeking places that are off the beaten path. I am a member of IFWTWA (International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association), TravMedia, Travel Massive, and other professional writer's and photographer's groups.