I'm a seasoned travel, design, and consumer news journalist who served as the editor in chief of The Washington Post's fashion magazine, a senior editor at National Geographic Travel, and a writer for publications including Travel & Leisure, USA Today, Departures, Washingtonian, Bethesda Magazine, and Google Maps. I'm currently the director of content for Consumer's Checkbook, a non-profit magazine and website providing ratings and advice to help consumers avoid scams and find great doctors, plumbers, and other pros.