Media Members

W. Ruth Kozak is a travel journalist with a strong interest in history and archaeology. She instructs classes in travel journalism and creative writing for Vancouver School Board.

Taylore Daniel is a traveler, teacher and tourguide as well as the author of “Mediterranean Moons” and two yoga books.

Robert is a travel writer who specializes in cultural, metaphysical and spiritual stories. He is also a freelance website and marketing consultant.

Rick Green is a Vancouver-based writer, editor, and content marketer with a passion for travel, craft beer, and gastronomy.

Randi Winter is a Virtuoso Travel Specialist and Travel Writer

Peppa is a professional photographer; owner of truth and beauty studio & gallery of contemporary photography; freelance writer and blogger.

Award-winning photographer and writer Michael DeFreitas specializes in adventure and cruise travel.

Mary is a freelance travel writer and blogger based in Vancouver, Canada. A marketing speaker, author & consultant by trade, but an adventure traveler and writer by passion, she pursues her love of story & travel tips.

Vancouver-based, but from Slovakia, Maros’ stories appear in MultiLingual and Technology (USA), Plus 7 dni and Slovenka (Slov), at tulacky.net and cestovanie.sk.

Vancouver-based Wine, Food and Travel Writer and Blogger, Mari is also the Communications Director and Meetup Organizer for BCATW.

Margaret Deefholts is an Anglo-Indian Travel Writer, Author of Haunting India and short fiction as well as a Photographer and Editor

Karoline Cullen, of Cullen Photos, is a freelance travel writer and photographer published in numerous newspapers and magazines.

In 2007 Josh Rimer had “the most discussed video of all time” on YouTube and has since uploaded hundreds of videos which now have nearly 11 million views.

BCATW member John Thomson is a former television journalist now freelancing for a host of lifestyle, travel, art, and design publications. He is equally comfortable in print and online.

Joan Boxall’s active travel tales are brimming with joie de vivre, enticing her readers to share the experience.

Internationally published travel writers, professional photographers, ocean conservationists, and shark advocates.

Jami is BC’s Family Adventure Blogger who focuses on Eco-Tourism and Education at www.adventureawaits.ca

Through her journeys, Kathleen strives to illuminate the beauty in this world – in both the extraordinary and the everyday – for her readers.

Irene Butler is an award winning freelance travel writer and author who has been published in national and international magazines and newspapers.

Fabiano Maciel Travel blogger / writer. Passionate about travel, social media, marketing, multiculturalism, and international education.

Edward Quan travel writer. From the fashion capitals of the world he brings you the latest news on traveling well; luxury hotels, fine food/wine & shopping.

Doris Ecker is a Vancouver-based writer, translator and editor with a wide range of corporate, private and academic clients.

Darlene Foster is a writer of children’s travel/adventure books, short stories and travel related articles.

Cherie Thiessen is a travel writer whose brand is independent soft adventure for active seniors: cycling, canal boating, hiking, sailing, backroads travel.

Carol Ann Quibell, BC freelance writer and columnist, writes travel articles on RVing, Seniors, Canada, and budget travel.

Brian is the Lower Mainland regional chair for the Professional Photographers of Canada-BC.and contributes to What’s Brewing magazine.

Barbara Cameron is a professional photographer and visual storyteller who loves food & wine, photography and travel. She combines all three passions into an exciting career as a food & travel photographer.

Baila Lazarus is a Vancouver editor, writer, photographer and illustrator. She specializes in Jewish-themed destinations.