Location

Vancouver, BC

Birthday:

August 17

Are you connected to the tourism/travel/hospitality industries or travel media in any way? If so, please specify how (kindly include any relevant company names/Web sites!).

I am a full-time travel blogger; I've run La Carmina Blog since 2007 (http://www.lacarmina.com) as well as my Verified social media (@lacarmina). I'm a freelance travel journalist for publications like Time, CNN, Business Insider, and Fodor's. I also work as a travel television presenter and producer; I've appeared on Bizarre Foods Travel Channel, NBC, ABC, and many other networks.

On which destinations & travel topics can you advise members especially well?

Japan is my specialty. I've been to over 70 countries, and focus on alternative subcultures and creators worldwide.

What destinations are you most interested in learning about?

Underground and offbeat places.