Linda Kissam

Location: Murrieta, CA, United States

Member Since: 27 June 2010

Professional Associations

 Travelwriters.com

 International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association

 North American Travel Journalists Association

Introduction

Linda Kissam is a professional travel, food, and wine writer based out of Southern California. Through her monthly radio guest spots, and story placements in various publications, she reaches over SEVEN MILLION readers/listners with each article. She specializes in easy, breezy destination stories sharing her favorite things about the places she visits. As she sips with the winemaker, dines with the chef, cruises with the captain, or shops with the gift concierge, she dishes out insights on the fabulous, the famous and the unforgettable. Whether riding the rails in Europe, hot air ballooning in Temecula, cruising on the Douro River, or being pampered at luxurious spas and resort, she's investigating the local buzz to provide her readers with tips on what to buy and what to try. Linda loves finding and sharing what makes each place she visits so special. Her time spent as a publicist for a well-known wine region taught her it's the story behind the product and the experience of the place that makes the trip memorable. She never knows if the story will end up being based on finding the perfect latte, ordering Pommes Frites with Parsley Butter in a small French bistro, searching for an Internet cafe in Sicily, or attending a wine seminar aboard a cruise ship. She never travels without a notebook, camera and a great pair of Brighton flats. She has an addiction to personable people, fabulous jewelry, interesting wines, gourmet coffee, fabulous chocolate and spicy foods. Anyone who knows her will tell you that she loves traveling anywhere, by any means, and is somewhat obsessive about wine, jewelry, and a good taco.

Experience & Expertise

My focus is on the unique wine, food, and activites of a given destination. I like my stories to be balanced for both the male and female reader, concentrating on romantic getaways, girls weekends, and couples vacations.

Publishing Credentials

CirtRoom.com, Business Insider, Vine Times Magazine, JusrLuxe.com, AllVineyards.com, Tripatini, The Valley Business Journal, The Valley News, Big Blend Radio and TV, Neighbors Newspaper, On the Scene Now

Clips & Samples (View All 29)

Wine, Jazz, Food & Gérard Bertrand in the South of France, CityRoom.com

Discovering a Sensual Czech Republic, CityRoom.com

Traditional Czech Garlic Soup, CityRoom.com

Discovering the Spirit & Style of Oklahoma City, CityRoom.com

Missouri Wines & Recipe for "Missouri Meatballs", JustLuxe.com