Dina Derrington grew up in the small town of Stowe, Vermont, and is a New England native. She enjoys the outdoors, tasting the many treats the New England area has to offer, and experiencing the fall colors. Living in New England encourages people to acknowledge nature and the change of seasons a bit more than in other parts of the country. She went to the University of Massachusetts. During her stay in Massachusetts, she started writing about the various experiences the area has to offer and developed a passion for travel, food, and the experiences new places have to offer. She enjoys hiking, the outdoors, and trying the regional culinary delights. Julie writes about the area and contributes to our culinary and New England articles and topics.
Julie Mezera grew up in the Indianapolis area and is proud to be from the Midwest. She grew up in an area with rich traditions, great family support, and a sense of travel. She earned her nursing degree from Chapman University and practiced nursing for many years. She started writing about her travel experiences as a way to keep those memories alive and share them with friends. She enjoys traveling, shares a passion for good food and wine, likes to travel abroad, take a cruise now and then, and share her experiences with close friends. Julie helps with articles from the Midwest and South and contributes to food and wine.
Clarence Forte grew up in the Los Angeles area and went to Loyola Marymount University. He developed a great taste for Mexican food and the many cultures the area has to offer. He states, however, that the Mexican food in Southern California is not like any other Mexican food and has its own flavors and presentation. Clarence likes to explore the outdoors, wilderness areas, and the marine environment. He also likes film and other creative aspects. Clarence helps with articles related to the West, Pacific Northwest, and Central America