As a travel writer, Mia has worked hard to shine a light on the issues she’s passionate about and that are critical to the future of the planet including wildlife conservation, climate change, sustainable tourism and sustainable living, and social impact travels. For much of her career she has sought out opportunities to write stories that document and elevate these issues, supporting communities and people around the world. She traveled to Kenya to spend time on the front lines of wildlife conservation with the rangers at Big Life Foundation; sailed around the Galapagos to learn about the latest eco-tourism efforts, and conducted extensive researching regarding the inhumane treatment of elephants throughout the tourism industry in Asia—an issue she’s particularly dedicated to educating the traveling public about.

Over the past seven years, these have efforts earned Mia nine writing awards from the North American Travel Journalists Association, one of the largest professional associations of travel writers, photographers, editors, and bloggers dedicated to the highest quality of journalism excellence.

Unfortunately, amid Google’s 2024 algorithm revisions meant to penalize publications that use freelance content, much of Mia’s extensive portfolio of work with Parents, Travel + Leisure, Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens and many other publications has been eliminated from the publication’s websites, like that of many other journalists.

TravelPulse

Major Travel Companies Continue Failing Animals

Leisure Industry Continues to Struggle With Huge Gender Imbalance

How Companies are Stepping Up Sustainable Travel in 2023

The 15 Travel Trends That Will Define 2023

Unforgettable California Family Road Trip Stops

A Land And Sea Journey Through The Vibrant Galapagos

Miyako’s Plight: A Guide to Experiencing Wildlife Responsibly When Traveling

Five Years Later: The Travel Industry Reflects on COVID-19’s Impact

Spring Break Gets an Overhaul in Miami Beach: Rules, Not Riotous Crowds

Travel’s DEI Crossroads: What Brands Are Doing Now, and How the Industry is Reacting

The Family Vacation Destinations You’ve Been Missing

A Journey Into the Rarely Seen World of Kenya’s Wildlife Conservation Rangers

On the Front Lines of Wildlife Conservation in Africa

Here’s What a Support for the Cuban People Tour Looks Like

Cubans Talk About Impact of Trump Administration Travel Policy Changes

TheStreet

Increasing numbers of luxury tour companies are banning elephant rides
What’s hot in family travel for 2017: Education, cultural immersion and service
The future of travel to Cuba in the wake of Trump’s election and post-Fidel Castro
The latest in Native American tourism: cultural experiences and educational opportunities
10 holiday Caribbean villas for the 1% that will leave you drooling
Travel tech that helps take the headache out of holiday travel
Fathom President Tara Russell talks about the future of Cuba travel and the positive impacts
The rise of civil rights tourism in America’s deep south
Hack your way to your next luxury vacation—sort of
Here’s 5 national park lodges that travelers rave about
Iconic tourist sites around the globe are in danger of being destroyed by climate change
Calling Princess Diana’ fans—here’s your once-in-a-lifetime chance to stay overnight at Althorp
Inside the first cruise to Cuba in decades: The hottest ticket of the year
Hello from aboard Fathom Adonia, Making a Historic Journey to Cuba

Award-winning travel writing and articles

Article named by BBC Travel editors as one of the best travel stories of 2024:
The 89-year-old woman who is still traveling the world solo

Inside One of the Year’s Biggest Trends: Wellness Festivals via the Bhakti Fest – TheStreet.com, Gold, First Place Award for Health, Wellness & Self-Improvement Travel, NATJA
Increasing numbers of luxury tour operators are banning elephant rides – TheStreet.com, Gold, First Place Award, NATJA
Inside the First Cruise to Cuba in Decades: The hottest Ticket of the Year-TheStreet.com, Honorable Mention, NATJA
What’s Hot in Family Travel for 2017: Education, Cultural Immersion And Service-TheStreet.com; Silver, Second Place Award, NATJA
A Walking Tour of Shanghai-TravelPulse, Finalist Award for Destination Travel, NATJA
Here’s How You Visit Iceland Responsibly-TravelPulse, Finalist Award for Environmental Travel Reporting, NATJA
The Uphill Battle to End Elephant Rides Throughout Asia-TravelPulse, Silver, Second Place Award for Eco-Environmental Reporting, NATJA
Cubans Talk About Impact of Trump Administration Travel Policy Changes-TravelPulse, Silver, Second Place Award for Destination Reporting, NATJA
Travel Company Works to Save Lost Group of Chimpanzees in Africa-TravelPulse, Honorable Mention, Environmental Reporting, NATJA