Authors in the “Greater Than a Tourist” Series
Angela Kempf
Book: Greater Than a Tourist – Colorado
About: Angela Kempf is a Denver-based writer whose writings have been published in a number of notable online publications. She enjoys B movies, yoga, traveling, and puns. When she’s not reading or writing, she’s usually on the hunt for the best tacos in town.
Instagram: angela_kempf
Website: Premeditated Wordert
LinkedIn: Angela Kempf
Amazon: Author Page
Goodreads: Angela Kempf
Twitter: premeditatdWrdr
Bel Woodhouse
Book: Greater Than a Tourist – Cozumel, Mexico
About: Belinda Woodhouse (Bel) decided to change her life, left the Royal Australian Navy and let her wanderlust take her roaming the planet in free sandal wearing bliss. Head honcho at The Travel Bag and author of 21 Reasons to Visit … travel book series, her love of writing, photography and videography enable her to live her dream life abroad.
Facebook: Bel Woodhouse
Instagram: The Travel Bag
LinkedIn: Belinda Bel Woodhouse
Amazon: Author Page
Christina Fanelli
Book: Greater than a Tourist
About: Christina Fanelli has numerous diplomas in Literature, an AA in Business, and a BS in Information Technology she obtained while single parenting. She lives in upstate New York where she has resided most of her life. In her free time, she likes reading, knitting, fishing, and walking her dog. Her books come from different sources such as her past, dreams, and forecasts. She hopes that her writing insights can be beneficial to readers in both entertainment and understanding the unknown.
Facebook: Author Christina Fanelli
Instagram: shadskeet71
Website: Christina Fanelli
LinkedIn: Christina Fanelli
Amazon: Author Page
Goodreads: Christina Fanelli
Danielle Noce
Book: Greater Napa & Sonoma Counties
About: Danielle is a Napa-based winemaker who has lived and worked in the greater Napa & Sonoma area for the last eight years. She loves all things travel, wine, and hospitality. When not working in the winery, she tries to explore new cuisine, beverages, and experiences locally as well as internationally.
Instagram: dani.et.al
Dimitra M Papagrigorakis
Book: Greater Than A Tourist – Chania
About: I am a Greek-American, living in beautiful Crete, where the sun shines and the streets smell like freshly cooked fish. I live minutes away from the beach, and always hike on my free time. Beyond anything else, I am an artist, and a foodie. For the last seven years, I have cultivated my writing skills, and have progressed as a freelance writer. It is an exciting occupation, as it always keeps me on my toes, and I get to explore the world of words for a living. Life in Crete is never boring, there are many places to visit and the exploration is endless. While writing this book, I enjoyed the company of local business owners and visited places I otherwise wouldn’t have. This book covers about a fraction of what Crete has to offer, and I intend on thoroughly exploring it for more unique gems in the near future.
Facebook: Profile
Instagram: jamiepap91
LinkedIn: Dimitra Papagrigoraki
Jessica Leigh Crane
Books: Greater Than a Tourist- – Bilbao Basque Country Spain : 50 Travel Tips from a Local and Greater Than a Tourist- LGBTQ+ TRAVEL IN EUROPE : 50 Travel Tips from a Local
About: I was born in the UK, but made the move to Spain seven years ago and haven’t looked back! I love travel, books and animals.
Instagram: jessieleigh.93
LinkedIn: Jessica Crane
Amazon: Author Page
Goodreads: Jessica Leigh Crane
Li-Anne McGregor van Aardt
Book: Greaeter Than a Tourist- Garden Route
Lillian M. S. Simwanza
Book: Greater Than a Tourist
Amazon: Link
Mehnaz Meem
Book: Greater Than a Tourist – Bangladesh
About: A Chai-loving Storyteller of Southeast Asian Adventures
LinkedIn: Mehnaz Meem
Rachel Caborn
Book: Greater Than a Tourist – Cairns Queensland Australia: 50 Travel Tips from a Local
Website: Rachel Caborn
LinkedIn: Rachel Caborn
Amazon: Author Page
Sheila Trevisan
Books: Greater than a Tourist – Adventure Sports; Eat Like a Local – Perth
About: Sheila Trevisan is a Canadian-born, multi-national traveller that has lived on six continents and has travelled to more than 50 countries thus far. While travelling, Sheila loves to explore the road less travelled, experience local traditions and activities, and learn about the different cultures of the world. Sheila is always looking for her next action-packed adventure and will never shy away from an exciting recommendation. Her fun-loving and adventure-seeking spirit has afforded her some of the most amazing experiences the world has to offer.
Amazon: Author Page
Elizabeth Cullen
Books: Greater than a Tourist – Italy
About: Elizabeth Cullen is a Travel Blogger and Writer who currently resides in Italy. Originally from Co. Wicklow, in the southeast of Ireland, Elizabeth has lived in four other countries (Canada, France, UK and USA). Elizabeth worked for the Walt Disney Company for twenty three years. She now lives in a small village on Lake Como, with an amazing view of the lake. She is an avid sports fan (especially rugby and horse racing), loves hiking mountains, photography and reads a lot. Elizabeth travels extensively, usually incorporating her hobbies. She documents her travels on her Travel Blog Travel Gems and Mishaps.
Website: Travel Gems and Mishaps
LinkedIn: Elizabeth Cullen
Twitter: @elizabcullen
Roney Richard
Book: Greater than a Tourist – Konya, Turkey
About: Greater Than a Tourist- Konya, Turkiye by Author Roney Richard offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit the Iconic landmarks to its lesser-known cultural treasures.
Facebook: Roney Richard
LinkedIn: Roney Richard
Amazon: Author Page
Yoda Olinyk
Book: Greater Than A Tourist – London Ontario
About: Yoda Olinyk (she/her) is a writer, editor, and workshop guide from Canada. Her work has appeared in many beloved journals and she has two books out. You can find her at Doula of Words.
Instagram: @doulaofwords
Website: Doula of Words
Bruno Chirrime
Book: Greater than a Tourist – Maputo (Mozambique)
About: Freelancer, Physics and Math teacher. Part-time Portuguese-English translator.
Facebook: Bruno Chirrime
LinkedIn: Bruno Chirrime
Amazon: Link
Sandra González Espinosa
Book: Greater Than a Tourist – Mexico City
About: Sandra is a photographer born and raised in Mexico City. Her job has given her the opportunity to travel and live in different places of Mexico and abroad. She loves stories, so she is an avid reader and loves all kinds of films.
Facebook: Sandra González Espinosa
Instagram: Sandra González Espinosa
Instagram: Lumiere Photography MX
Kailey Lentsch
Book: Greater Than A Tourist – Ocala, FL USA
About: Kailey Lentsch is a Christian author and freelance writer. Her first children’s book, Anxious Thoughts: A Story Guide to Coping with Stress, is a fun and engaging story for kids that demonstrates practical coping skills. She is the author of Greater Than a Tourist – Ocala, FL USA, where she offers 50 tips for travel to her hometown, the Horse Capital of the World from a local’s point of view. She has also written several articles for Christian mental wellness websites and offers a collection of bible studies and devotionals on Amazon.
Amazon: Author Page
Michelle Beech
Book: Greater Than a Tourist – Ocean City, NJ
About: Michelle Beech holds a Bachelor of Sciences from Drexel University and Masters of Education from Temple University. She loves being outside with her dog Kevin, kayaking, exploring nature, long walks and researching. She is a genealogy hobbyist and lover of history. Growing up in New Jersey, Michelle has a life-long love for being near the water and by the beach and traveling.
LinkedIn: Michelle Beech
Kim Hill
Book: Greater Than a Tourist – Panama City, FL
Facebook: Kim Hill
Instagram: @karsun_designs
LinkedIn: Kim Hill
Amazon: Author Page
Goodreads: Kim Hill
Monika Moreva
Book: Greater Than a Tourist – Plovdiv, Bulgaria: 50 Travel Tips from a Local
Instagram: @the_librarians_granddaughter
Website: Monika Moreva
Amazon: Link
Goodreads: Monika Moreva
Twitter: @mmoreva
Julius De Smedt
Book: Greater than a tourist – Scuba dive
Facebook: Julius De Smedt
LinkedIn: Julius De Smedt
Vanja Živković
Book: Greater Than a Tourist – Serbia: 50 Travel Tips from a Local (Greater Than a Tourist Europe)
Facebook: Vanja Živković
Instagram: @rozecvece
LinkedIn: Vanja Živković
Annemarie van Veelen
Book: Greater than a Tourist – Utrecht Netherlands
About: Annemarie van Veelen is a freelance writer. She received her MA in International Literature in 2009. Since then, she has traveled a lot, her travels have taken her all over Asia, Europe and Africa. Whenever she is in her home country, the Netherlands, she likes to keep exploring. Annemarie is a true travel addict. Her biggest joy is enabling other people to plan the trip of their dreams.
Website: Writer On Board
LinkedIn: Annemarie van Veelen
Amazon: Author Page
Goodreads: Annemarie van Veelen
Inês Tito
Book: Greater than a tourist – Western Algarve Portugal: 50 travel tips from a local
About: Inês is a freelance content and copywriter with a past in the hospitality industry and a Master’s Degree in Work and Organizational Psychology. She is a history enthusiast and an amateur landscape photographer. When she’s not writing, you can find her hiking in the forest, looking for the best photo composition.
Website: Inês Tito
LinkedIn: Inês Tito
Sami Cheung
Book: Greater Than a Tourist – Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom
About: Sami is a mother, wife, and dreamer, who loves to write and travel. She has lived in Bath for nine years after making the decision to raise her family there. A self-confessed workaholic, she left the financial services to pursue her creative voice and today finds herself a writer, VoiceOver artist, and amateur jeweller. Her love of travel has brought her to far-flung places like Japan, Argentina, and the USA, but somehow she always finds her way home, again.
Instagram: @sami.wong
LinkedIn: Samantha Cheung
Amazon: Author Page
Emily Cogburn
Book: Greater Than a Tourist Baton Rouge
About: Emily Beck Cogburn is an adjunct instructor at Louisiana State University and the author of the novels Louisiana Saves the Library and Ava’s Place as well as Greater than a Tourist Baton Rouge. Her short fiction has appeared in a variety of literary journals, most recently Untenured. She holds master’s degrees in library science and philosophy.
Facebook: Emily Beck Cogburn
Amazon: Author Page
Patricia Thompson
Book: Greater Than a Tourist- Bethlehem Pennsylvania USA
Chrissie Stephen
Book: Greater Than a Tourist- Bordeaux France
About: Chrissie is a UK-born writer. She has lived abroad for much of the time since she was 20. She has lived in Germany and Cyprus and has been in France for more than eight years, where she and her husband run a successful gite business and Chrissie works as a Civil Celebrant.
LinkedIn: Chrissie Stephen
Aaron Wertheimer
Book: Greater Than a Tourist- Budget Travel Tips for 20 Somethings: 50 Travel Tips from a Local (50 Things to Know Travel)
About: Aaron Wertheimer is a writer and editor based in Southern California. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, and has spent much of his life living in the present and in the future. He teaches K-12th grade and college students English (and Hebrew!) and creative writing and freelance writes fiction, nonfiction, and online content. He loves living a balanced life full of loads of fun activities like dancing, meditating, surfing, traveling, and loads more.
Facebook: Aaron Wertheimer
Instagram: @awerthy1
Website: Aaron Wertheimer
LinkedIn: Aaron Wertheimer
Twitter: @awerthy01
Kathy E. Ream
Book: Greater Than a Tourist- California Central Coast – Five Cites Area: 50 Travel Tips from a Local
About: Kathy E. Ream is a writer, editor, and animal-lover who lives with her husband Jay and two dogs, Goldie and Banjo. She is retired, does freelance work, and enjoys the beauty of the ocean and nature.
Facebook: Kathy E. Ream
Instagram: Kathy E. Ream
LinkedIn: Kathy E. Ream
Linh Nhat Nguyen
Book: Greater Than a Tourist- Da Nang Vietnam: 50 Travel Tips from a Local (Greater Than a Tourist Asia)
About: Linh Nguyen is a zoomer who was born in Hanoi but loves to travel. Linh has the desire to explore different cities in Vietnam and has spent most of her free time exploring new lands. From the moment she stepped foot in Da Nang, Linh was impressed by the beautiful scenery and people there. The enchanting first look made Linh decide to spend her gap time here and this is considered one of her best decisions.
LinkedIn: Linh Nhat Nguyen
Amazon: Linh Nhat Nguyen
Rashida Serrant-Davis
Book: Greater than a Tourist Dominica
Website: Fifty One Books
Amazon: Rashida Serrant-Davis
Micheline Logan
Book: Greater Than a Tourist- Johannesburg Gauteng South Africa:
About: Born in the UK, Micheline had crossed the Equator by ship thrice by the time she was 8. A keen birdwatcher and open water swimmer, Micheline loves travelling to the wilder places of our planet. She lives in Johannesburg and is a management consultant who writes as a sideline.
LinkedIn: Micheline Logan
Twitter: @MichelineLogan
Agata Szymula
Book: Greater Than a Tourist Kraków
Facebook: Agata Szymula
Instagram: @wont.be.back.soon
Medium: Agata Szymula
LinkedIn: Agata Szymula
Amazon: Agata Szymula
Hannah Chartier
Book: Greater than A Tourist Manitoba
About: Hannah Chartier is a freelance writer who lives in Saint-Pierre-Jolys, Manitoba with her husband and young son. After graduating from university with a Bachelor of Arts in Conflict Resolution, Hannah has worked in the fields of education and social services. She currently fills her time with cooking, exploring thrift stores with her son, and writing.
Website: Hannah Chartier
LinkedIn: Hannah Chartier
Weldon Ngetich
Book: Greater than a Tourist- Nakuru, Kenya
Roger Shitaki
Book: Greater Than a Tourist Nara City
LinkedIn: Roger Shitaki
Amazon: Roger Shitaki
Rasma Sandra Raisters
Book: Greater Than a Tourist New York USA: 50 Travel Tips from a Local
About: Rasma Sandra Raisters was born and raised in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York. Her parents were Latvian immigrants, who had to flee their homeland of Latvia during WWII. She inherited her poetic talent from her father Eriks Raisters, a popular Latvian poet and writer. Unfortunately she lost her father at the young age of 10 but the inspiration continued and in high school she was never without a pen and pad creating many a love poem. She got her education at Long Island University Brooklyn Center with a BA in Business. She brought her mom back to her homeland in 1994 and lived in Riga, Latvia for 20 years after meeting her soul mate. Today she writes for several online sites and has four blogs. Her home is now in Florida.
Facebook: Rasma Sandra Raisters
Website: Rasma Sandra Raisters
Amazon: Rasma Sandra Raisters
Twitter: @rosygypsy
Justine Naboya
Book: GREATER THAN A TOURIST- POIPET CITY CAMBODIA: 50 Travel Tips from a Local
About: Justine Naboya is a teacher, language enthusiast, reader, true crime podcast listener, and traveler.
Nadia Glover
Book: Greater Than A Tourist Salta
Nadia Glover is a British national who has been living abroad in Argentina since she was 23 years old. Living abroad has shown her that not only does she have a love of writing and learning languages, but she also loves experiencing and unpicking different cultures, as touched upon in her personal blog, where she relays her experiences of living abroad. When she’s not writing, working or practicing her Spanish, she can be found playing with her dog, who she and her husband rescued from the streets.
Website: Nadia Glover
LinkedIn: Nadia Glover
Laurie Smith
Book: Greater Than a Tourist St Augustine Florida
About: Born and raised in Michigan, I reside in Jacksonville, Florida.
LinkedIn: Laurie Smith
Gabrielle T
Book: Greater Than a Tourist- Viareggio Italy: 50 Travel Tips from a Local
About: Gabrielle has been traveling since she was a child. Always ready for the next stamp in her passport, she loves helping people prepare for their own adventures. At home, you can find her planning future trips, reading a good book, or hanging with her cat.
Instagram: @roaming.gabrielle
LinkedIn: Gabrielle T
Amazon: Gabrielle T
Amanda Wills
Book: Greater Than A Tourist West Virginia
About: I grew up in West Virginia on a small farm. Being out in nature has always been a love and passion. Growing up I wanted to be a vet, but went into teaching instead. Now I spend my free time writing and gardening.
Vanessa Gowora
Book: Greater Than a Tourist, Zimbabwe
About: Vanessa Gowora is a multi-passionate individual, and she has been like this since she was a child. She loves writing, reading, doing content creation, playing musical instruments, and meeting new people. Her first love is writing and over the years, she has focused on building and growing her writing career.
Facebook: Vanessa Gowora
Instagram: Vanessa Gowora
Malik Talha
Book: Greater than a tourist. (Islamabad, Pakistan)
About: I am a chartered accountant, who likes travelling.
Heather Jorgensen
Book: Greater Than a Tourist: Bryce Canyon
About: Heather is a mother, teacher, writer, and travel enthusiast.
Brian Myers
Book: Greater than a Tourist: Gaithersburg, Maryland
About: Brian Myers is a technology consultant and non-fiction writer from Gaithersburg, Maryland. He grew up in Gaithersburg and graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, in 2023. His first book, “Greater than a Tourist: Gaithersburg, Maryland” was published for CZYK Publishing in 2020 when he was 19 years old. Myers’ next project, “Hidden History of Montgomery County, Maryland,” is due to be published by The History Press in fall 2024.
Facebook: Brian Myers
Instagram: Brian Myers
LinkedIn: Brian Myers
Calen Otto
Book: Greater Than a Tourist: North Carolina, USA: 50 Travel Tips from a Local
About: Calen Otto is a queer, nonbinary, and anti-speciesist writer and author who enjoys transmuting their ponderings and experiences with the world through pen and paper (or a keyboard and computer, in this case). They wrote and published The Art of Unruly Travel on a Budget, a guide to traveling the USA and beyond as ethically and creatively as possible. When they’re not traveling the world and writing about social justice issues or vegan travel, you can find them cozying up in their off-grid mud house just outside of Asheville, NC with their trusty rabbit, Bilbo Baggins.
Facebook: UnrulyTravel
Instagram: unruly_traveller
Website: WanderWoman.online
Patreon: UnrulyTravel
Tina Thanabalan
Book: Greater than a Tourist: Penang Malaysia
About: Tina Thanabalan is a digital nomad freelance writer who has been traveling the world for the past 12 years. She moves at a glacial pace to learn more about places and cultures.
Facebook: Tina Thanabalan
Instagram: @tina.thanabalan
Regina Matarazzo
Book: Greater Than a Tourist: Pocono Mountains
About: Regina is a teacher, photographer, college instructor, and writer who is originally from Queens, New York but has lived in the Pocono Mountains since she was six. She loves to hike, backpack, and most especially take pictures. She lives for that next amazing shot.
Facebook: Gina Matarazzo
Instagram: gina.matarazzo
Website: StudioRPhotography
Kwana Adams
Book: Greater than a tourist: Rhode Island
About: Kwana is a writer from Providence, Rhode Island. She has a bachelor’s degree in Communication and loves to read.
Website: Kwana Creates
Amazon: Kwana Renee Adams
Katerina Prochkova Coss
Book: Greater Than a Tourist: Skopje, Macedonia
About: Katerina Prochkova Coss is a former seafarer who will never stop traveling and exploring our beautiful world. She is a passionate writer who wants to help other travelers have the ultimate experience when visiting new countries and discovering new cultures. She is also a mother of a happy girl who enjoys adventures as much as her mommy.
Facebook: Kate Prockova
Instagram: Kate P. Coss
Sarah Steele
Book: Greater Than A Tourist: Spokane Washington
About: Sarah Steele is an author and designer.
Facebook: Sarah Elizabeth Horne
Instagram: Poised Puff Society
Website: Projet Luxe
Vueendra Rolle
Book: Greater than a tourist: Abaco
Instagram: @vueendra
Amazon: Vueendra Rolle
Mark Chrzanowski
Book: Greater Than a Tourist-Erie Pennsylvania
Book: Greater Than a Tourist-Erie Pennsylvania USA: 50 Travel Tips from a Local
About: Mark Chrzanowski is a lifelong Erie resident and writer. He is proud of where he lives and passionate about travel and the experiences that impact enjoyment. He has a degree in Communications and enjoys writing and sharing the treasures he has found, involving the discovery of places not yet known. He also enjoys abstract painting, writing songs, photography, and digital creations.
Laura Haley
Book: Greater Than A Tourist-Leeds
About: Laura is a writer, blogger, and photographer living in Leeds. She loves to travel, hunting out good food, street art, and anything quirky everywhere she goes, and writing about her trips on her blog, Inside Laura’s Head.
Facebook: Inside Laura’s Head
Instagram: insidelaurashead
Website: Inside Laura’s Head
LinkedIn: Haley Laura
Goodreads: Laura Haley
Twitter: InsdeLaurasHead
Caroline Walter
Book: Greater Than a Tourist- Hydra
About: Caroline Walter lives on the island of Hydra.
Facebook: Caroline Walter
Instagram: carochan7100
Victoria Heath
Books: 50 Things You Need To Know About Self-Love and Eat Like A Local: Birmingham, UK
About: Victoria Heath is an English Literature and Creative Writing finalist at the University of Warwick. She is the published author of two books, and her journalism features in publications including Geographical and DIVE Magazine, I Am BeYoutiful and Queen’s Journal. Victoria loves to travel and uses her experiences to influence her latest literary works. She’s currently writing her debut novel and has a particular focus on creative non-fiction essays, autofiction, and screenwriting.
Instagram: byvictoriaheath
Website: The Essentialist
LinkedIn: Victoria Heath
Alyona Kolesnikova
Book: Kyiv. Ukraine. Greater than a tourist/Eat like a local. Kyiv
About: Alyona Kolesnikova is travel addicted and has visited more than 33 countries so far. She is a huge fan of big cities and likes to discover the cuisine of every country. She is also a fan of her hometown – Kyiv – and is very proud to live there. Her travel guides are for those who, like her, love to travel and eat tasty food.
Facebook: Alena Koles
Instagram: touristosapiens
Amazon: Alyona Kolesnikova
LinkedIn: Alyona Kolesnikova
