Communications Specialist at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC.  Stefanie is also a Special Contributor at CityRoom, Inc, and a Freelance Travel Correspondent at Groupon.  Stefanie’s writing has appeared in National Geographic, JustLuxe, IBTimes, the Wall Street Journal, theDailyMeal, Bliss.com, the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association, and other notable publications. A graphic designer, Stefanie’s experience in the fine art includes study at L’École des beaux-arts in Paris, France, and the Art Institute of Los Angeles. When she isn’t traveling to the most remote regions on earth, she lives in Washington, DC.

Novelist in Residence and Paris Correspondent at CityRoom, Inc. Roman Payne is a Paris-based literary fiction novelist who writes in English and French.  He has five books in print: four English-language novels and one bilingual French/English long-poem.  Recent international acclaim for his work has brought his novels to the attention of translators and publishers in several European countries and they should soon be available in multiple languages.  Payne was born in Seattle, USA.  Most of his youth was spent traveling.  For the last ten years, Payne has lived in Paris, France, where he is settled and happy.  He divides his time between writing literature, playing classical guitar, oil-painting, and organizing upscale Parisian events (see website:ParisGuestlist.com).

Roman Payne is the membership coordinator for Paris, France, for the IFWTWA (International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association).  He is also a regular contributor to CityRoom Magazine.

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Editor-at-large at CityRoom Inc.  Freelance travel writer Maralyn D. Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is President of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association. Maralyn focuses on food, spas, travel, and wine, while still covering meetings, incentives, and corporate assignments.

Website, Blogs & Email: The Epicurean Explorer,Where and What in the World, NoraLyn, IFWTWA Profile mdhill@noralyn.com

An experienced world traveler and photographer, Jonathan has captured photos in more than 75 countries. His method of photography is one of quiet intention… absorbing and capturing the essence of his surrounding environment. Rather than searching for his subject—whether people, cultures, or natural surroundings—he quietly observes. “My best photos have come not from the motion of seeking a photo, but from finding the right spot to wait… preparing for the shot to come to me.” Jonathan Irish is the program director for Expeditions at the National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington DC.

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Linda Kissam is a professional food, wine and travel writer based out of Southern California specializing in easy – breezy stories sharing her favorite things about the places she visits. As she sips with the winemaker, dines with the chef,  or shops with the gift concierge, she dishes out insights on the fabulous, the famous, and the unforgettable. Whether riding the rails in Europe, reviewing an extraordinary wine, or being pampered at a luxurious spa, she’s investigating the local buzz to provide her readers with tips on what to buy and what to try.

Chief Fashion Editor at CityRoom.com.  She has been chief editor at igStyle.com for the past three years and is now the head of CityRoom’s fashion division. Growing up in Banbridge, Northern Ireland her ambition was to become either Prime Minister or Editor of Vogue and she credits her love of fashion to a school project on Victorian clothing when she was ten years old. That project also sparked an interest in vintage fashion which continues to this day with a collection that is housed in 4 wardrobes, 3 rooms and 2 houses!

She was educated Trinity College, Dublin and The Honourable Society of King’s Inns from which she graduated in 2007 and 2010 respectively. She has been editor at IgStyle.com for the past three years.

Author of “Winner and Final Chairman.” In addition he writes food and travel articles individually and with his wife Maralyn. Norm is also known for writing numerous ongoing articles for business publications. An avid traveler, Norm enjoys the historical and cultural aspects of a destination while absorbing its modern features.

A full-time freelance writer and photographer based in New York and the author of 11 non-fiction books. She has written travel articles for such publications as Travel Savvy, Woman’s Day, the South China Morning Post, Luxury Web Magazine, and Global Writes. Her photographs have been published in magazines and the books, The Ultimate Bird Lover, Hummingbirds: Jewels On Air, and The Exultant Ark.She loves to write about luxury and eco-travel, food, wine, and design. Melanie is a member of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Associations.

Staff Editor at CityRoom Magazine, Sevigny specializes in gourmet food, European travel, cinema, literature, yoga, fashion, beauty and shopping.  She was born in Los Angeles and moved to England to attend Oxford in 1995.  She currently lives in London and works full time on journalism for CityRoom and other high-class publications.

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Born in Germany, Inka Piegsa-Quischotte has lived in Switzerland, the UK, Spain and South Africa and worked as an international attorney for over 30 years. Having traveled the world during her profession and seen nothing, she dropped everything  three  years  ago and became a freelance travel writer, photographer and novelist and started her blogwww.glamourgrannytravels.com only six months ago. Her articles have appeared in gonomad, offbeattravel, lighthouse digest, bootsnall, neos kosmos, literary traveler, Smithsonian magazine   and many more. She continues to travel the world in style and luxury, seeking out unusual destinations, historical sites and beauty where ever she can find it. When not traveling she lives between Istanbul and Miami.

Travel editor for Ride Magazine.com, travel and features writer for Cowgirl Magazine  and travel and food writer for a worldwide newspaper published in 16 languages in 33 countries including coverage  in all major North American markets.  Her photography has appeared in the holy grail of food: Saveur magazine.  She somehow  finds time to serve as Vice President of the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Assoc., IFWTWA.

Steve is a travel writer, helping readers gain a better understanding of food through travel via his own blog gastrotraveling.com as well as through regular contributions to foodbuzz.com,foodspotting.com and until recently istopover magazine.  He believes that distinctive cuisine and life-changing travel experiences are best savored by those who are driven by curiosity rather than being the sole province of wine connoisseurs, gourmands, and jet setters.

Kurt W. Winner is a lifestyle, travel, and culinary feature writer based outside of Portland, Oregon. When he comes across a country, chef, inn, hotel, wine, comestible, or recipe worth sharing, he crafts culinary-focused articles to share with CityRoom readers.  He writes popular food and travel columns for Ride Magazine, Oregon’s Gazette and the Epoch Times.  Kurt is an inspired cook and outstanding photographer — both components to keep an eye on in his articles.

Award-winning writer and photographer with bylines in over 50 publications that include Islands Magazine, Mexico Traveler Magazine, Blue Ridge Country Magazine, Home & Away, and many more. Her specialties are travel, culture, cuisine, nature, and entertainment and her articles appear in print, broadcast, and online media. A gypsy at heart, she has traveled to over 75 countries and is hoping to reach the 100 mark soon.

JoAnna Haugen is a creativity connoisseur, idea inventor and freelance writer with a professional background in copywriting. A former Peace Corps volunteer and avid world traveler, she is the community news editor for WorldView, the publication for the National Peace Corps Association, and managing editor for Journey Beyond Travel, an online guide about travel in Morocco. JoAnna’s writing has appeared in more than 40 print and online publications including Caribbean Travel & Life, American Way, WestJet’s up!, Vegas Magazine, Pathfinders Travel, TravelSmart, Diamond Resorts International Magazine, Las Vegas Review-Journal, NextStepU Magazine, Six78th, Cheer Biz News and Dance Teacher Magazine. She also writes the popular travel blog, Kaleidoscopic Wandering.

When she’s not on the road or writing about travel, JoAnna also works as a ghost writer, blogger, copywriter and editor for clients and projects spanning a variety of genres.

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