Based in New York's beautiful Hudson Valley, Traci is an award-winning writer, blogger and copywriter specializing in travel and lifestyle topics. Her freelance career was preceded by 15 years in tourism marketing. Traci grew up in the Middle East, and traveled extensively. Now she's nurturing an appreciation for travel within her own two kids. She is a regular contributor to several print and digital publications, and loves doing “research” for her column in Hudson Valley Wine Magazine.