Jennifer Schell is a writer & columnist, former editor of BC Food & Wine Trails Magazine and internationally award winning author of three cookbooks titled: The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine & Cheese Maker. Co-founder of Garagiste North Wine Festivals, she is also co-owner of Schell Wines- one of Kelowna’s newest small lot wineries.
Born and raised on an orchard in East Kelowna, Jennifer’s family roots run deep in agriculture. An advocate for all things local, she focusses on shining the spotlight on the people of the food, wine and farm scene.
www.jenniferschell.com
Pamela Baker is a freelance travel writer and former editor for Sacramento Lifestyle Magazine. She has been published in several regional, national and international publications. Pam has traveled to more than 30 countries throughout Europe and Eastern Europe, South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, and North America. As a wine lover, Pam has visited many of the famous wine regions of the world and writes a blog dedicated to finding the “perfect” chardonnay, at chardygirl.com. She frequently travels and co-writes with her husband, Gary. Read more of her stories at pamandgarybaker.com.
James, a retired college lecturer finds time in abundance to pursue his travel writing passion. Given that finally the never-ending planning, implementation and assessment of lesson delivery has become a distant memory, opportunity is available to seek out what has always been a highly-valued interest, travel journalism.
Combining academic ability with the exploration of travel and associated experiences, travel writing makes sense at this juncture in life. Returning from trips abroad and sharing the adventures with family and friends is a natural spontaneous action, not dissimilar to writing travel blogs, thus enhancing experiences for readers and tourist establishments alike.
I'm an award winning freelance travel and yacht writer with published pieces in English language magazines, newspapers, and websites internationally. My own photos usually accompany my articles as well. I have a knack for meeting people on the road and getting under the skin of a destination. My stories and love of wildlife conservation and the ocean have resulted in requests for podcast interviews on these topics. Additionally, having written for yachting and spa publications, I also understand the luxury market.
Formerly resident in Canada and Bermuda, I now call the UK home. I can give expert advice on Bermuda, Western Canada and the UK - especially the southern part.
I've developed a habit of living indoors and eating regularly which leaves me wide open to commissions. I'm a proud ITWA member and press card holder.
Outside of her City day job in financial services, Kiran enjoys nothing more than discovering the diverse food, drink and entertainment scene that London has to offer! Join Kiran on her journey across the capital's scene and get a flavour for all things weird and wonderful.
As a Filipino-American, Mary Jeneverre Schultz has traveled all over the world. A majority of her travels take place in the United States with recent visits to Orlando, Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit, to name a few. She enjoys searching for Chinatowns, Little Tokyos and Manila Towns. Her international adventures include the Philippines, Mexico, France, Italy, Jamaica, Vietnam, England and Ireland. You can visit her blog at https://jeneverrestravels.wordpress.com/
