Writing is a major part of my life and am happiest when writing about travel and all that goes with it: food, booze, shopping, culture, adventure, hotels, etc. Besides being the Writer and Editor of Leah Travels, I showcase my writing and photography in many other media outlets.
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Correspondent
Forbes Travel Guide, formerly Mobil Travel Guide, has defined the standard for what constitutes a Five Star hotel, restaurant and spa experience since 1958.
“Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa: French Riviera’s lavish hilltop hideaway“
“Le Bristol: Paris’ elegant, luxurious palace“
“Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme: Modern minimalism meets Parisian grandeur”
“Hôtel Le Fouquet’s Paris: A quintessentially Parisian luxury hotel”
“Mandarin Oriental, Paris: Paris’ glamorous palace”
“Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris: A splashy, oh-so-modern Paris luxury hotel”
“Shangri-La Hotel, Paris: Live like a Bonaparte in this French palace”
“Le Meurice, Dorchester Collection: A regal retreat in Paris”
“The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Paris: French glamour with Far East traditions“
“Spa Le Bristol by La Prairie: A chic Parisian garden spa“
“U Spa Barrière Shiseido: Serenity along the Champs-Élysées“
“Health Club at Shangri-La Hotel, Paris: “A lavish wellness center in Paris“
“Le Spa Paris: A haven for modern Parisian pampering“
“Milan’s ancient-convent-turned-urban-oasis“
“Mandarin Oriental, Geneva: Geneva’s riverside retreat“
“Your Guide to the Rio World Cup”
Contributor
Online since 1995, BonjourParis.com was one of the first websites dedicated to publishing France-related travel content. It has become the leading go-to information site for travelers seeking practical and entertaining content about Paris. We publish original stories daily, with advice and suggestions from Paris based experts, authors and fellow travelers who have been there, done that, and enjoy sharing their viewst. Our readers are passionate about Paris and true Francophiles. BonjourParis.com is one of the most highly-trafficked English language sites focused exclusively on Paris travel, culture and lifestyle stories.
Contributor
Four Seasons Magazine brings to life the values and vision of Four Seasons and the discriminating luxury traveler. It shares the perspectives of professional storytellers, artists and experts from many different walks of life and parts of the world. Stories welcome readers to share the wonder of experiencing the world and all its many iterations of culture, cuisine, nature, innovation, style and leisure. The magazine is a worldly, warm, entertaining, energetic and sophisticated companion.
Travel Expert
10Best.com provides users with original, unbiased, and experiential travel content of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world. Created by our team of local travel experts: a well-traveled and well-educated group who are not only experts in their fields – and their cities – but discriminating in their tastes. These local experts live in the city they write about so the content is constantly updated.
Contributor
Unprecedented in scope and depth, The Daily Meal produces more culinary content than any other resource. Our passionate team canvasses the world to bring you the best food and drink experiences at all levels, around the table, at home or on the road. Harvesting the delicious and discarding the mundane, we are your friend on the inside, discovering and reporting with a sense of fun and curiosity. The Daily Meal delivers a fresh take on dining news and trends and helps you succeed in the kitchen while highlighting the unifying aspects of food and drink and celebrating the people who create them.
Leah sits on TDM’s panels that choose the best restaurants in the world, America, Europe, and Asia. LeahTravels.com is also syndicated by TDM, which reaches 80+ million consumers across their owned and operated sites per month.
Editor-at-Large
Luxe Beat Magazine is a subscription-based monthly magazine found in major worldwide online newsstands, including Apple, Amazon, Magzter, Readr, and Pressreader, giving the publication an audience of over 500 million potential readers. Luxe Beat has been viewed in over 165 countries, attracting one million unique viewers in the last year. The largest percentage of the magazine’s audience comes from the United States, followed by France. With articles spanning across seven continents, Luxe Beat provides its readers with exclusive interviews, insight into bespoke experiences, and insider information in the realm of luxury travel and leisure.
Contributor
France Today, the world’s leading travel and lifestyle title about France, is the only magazine written for a truly international audience of educated Francophiles. Its readers have a love for French travel, culture, gastronomy, shopping & entertainment, art & design, society & politics, real estate for sale and holiday rentals.
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CNN International
Director: Adam Woods
This Egyptian Tourism Authority campaign is appearing on CNN International across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This 45-second advertorial began running December 26, 2016.
There also is a microsite on CNN.com {International Edition} with the advertorial and an article written by me. The primary markets for the digital campaign include Germany, Italy, the UK, Russia, the Netherlands, Austria, France, and the Czech Republic. Other digital markets include Ukraine, Poland, Belgium, Switzerland, and Scandinavia.
Lone Star Sophistication: Where Cultivation and Cowboys Collide
Oryx by Qatar Airways
Thirty minutes on the Tom Landry Freeway separates Dallas and Fort Worth, two cities steeped in Texas tradition. ‘DFW’ rolls off the tongue as if it were one, but the two cities couldn’t be more different in terms of reputation.
24 Hours in Dallas and Fort Worth
Oryx by Qatar Airways
One of the best times to visit Dallas-Fort Worth is September. The scorching summer heat is slowly subsiding and the legendary State Fair of Texas begins. Autumn means football in the Lone Star state, and the beloved Dallas Cowboys are back on the gridiron. Known jointly as the Metroplex, Dallas and Fort Worth have their own identities. T
Rediscovering a Classic
Homes & Estates Magazine
Paris-based journalist Leah Walker, who has been featured in USA Today, France Today and Forbes Travel Guide, as well as on CNN, insists that although the city evolves, it has not lost its immutable charm.“Paris is a beautiful backdrop for both the mundane and extraordinary moments in life, whether you’re living here or visiting,” she comments. The native Texan reports that despite the usual frustrations of big city living, she constantly witnesses Paris’ enduring magic. “I live a block from the Eiffel Tower and my neighborhood is inundated with tourists from around the world,” reports Walker.“Every day I see the joy on people’s faces!”
Remote Possibilities
Business Traveler USA
Sitting under a patio umbrella, tropical drink at hand, tapping away on a laptop while watching the waves wash over sparkling sand: It’s the remote worker’s dream. Some want to go all in – move somewhere new (preferably exotic) and enjoy a change of scenery. Or maybe you’d like to get away for just a few weeks or months in a rental apartment or beach-side cottage.
On the links of the 2018 Ryder Cup with Leah Walker
This year marks the first time in the history of the Ryder Cup that this storied golf tournament is being played in France. The competition pitting the best professional golfers from the United States versus the best from Europe dates to 1927.
Ryder Cup 2018 Recap with Leah Walker
If you missed the Ryder Cup, have no fear—we’ve got you covered with a recap of the first ever one held in France (and in mainland Europe!) at le Golf National.
The Great War: Honoring America’s Sacrifice in France’s Meuse Department
World War I is often eclipsed in the American collective consciousness by World War II. The generations that lived from 1914-1918 are gone, and in high school history classes, the Great War was often taught as a precursor to the atrocities of World War II.
Central-Loire Valley Wines
I wrote the newly created Vins de Central-Loire Website for the Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins du Centre (BIVC).
A Basic Guide to Burgundy Wine
Understanding wine in France is complicated, but thankfully, drinking it is simple. There are 11 primary wine-producing regions in France, with more than 300 AOC {Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée} distinctions making red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines.
My City: Austin
The Simple Things
There’s no better way to get to the heart of a city than through the people that live there. Every month we ask someone, clearly in love with their city, to take us on a personal tour and tell us what makes it so special. You may feel inspired to visit one day or to rediscover the charms of a city closer to you, but for now just sit back, relax and enjoy some armchair travel.
Loire Valley: Wines are in its nature
Atout France USA
Leah is a bona fide wine lover. She is headed to the heart of the Loire Valley, where she will sip wine amongst the chateaux and tell the story of this historic wine region. Follow her magical journey using #VisitFrenchWine
France Wine Travels: It's a Fairytale come True
Atout France USA
Gourmande Leah Walker discovered Cognac in style—she toasted with locals in the old town, and even tried her hand at eau-de-vie making herself. Read on for a few glimpses of her Cognac travels. Cognac is recognized the world over, but not everybody knows the birthplace of this fine brandy, a city with just as much character and charm as the drink itself.
How I Use a Little-Known “Skills Visa” to Live in France as a Writer
International Living Magazine
“What I love the most about Paris is every day brings an opportunity to see and do something new. It stimulates the brain. Every street you haven’t traveled down before leaves you room for discovery and learning,” says Texas native Leah Walker.
10 Southern Bloggers You Should Be Following
Southern Living Magazine
We love our exceptional Southern writers for their charm, flair, and wide range of knowledge. These ten bloggers, who cover everything from food to gardening to self-confidence to travel, are some of the South’s best. We recommend perusing their sites and grabbing some major inspiration.
12 Instagram Travel Photographers You Need to Follow
Yahoo! Travel
I love getting lost in great travel imagery. Fortunately, there’s Instagram, the perfect platform to do just that. As you can imagine, I’ve spent quite a lot of time trolling the social network, bouncing around from account to account in search of great, awe-inspiring travel photographers.
Potret Perfek
DestinAsian {Indonesia}
Tiga instagramer mengisahkan foto yang paling berkesan dari perjalanan mereka.
