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Erika Ebsworth-Goold

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  • Writer, Freelance
  • Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives, Washington University
St. Louis
As seen in: MSN, Yahoo Life, BBC, BBC Travel, Business Insider, Yahoo Canada, Yahoo News, Yahoo News Malaysia, Aol, National Geographic Traveler and
Covers:  Travel, lifestyle, culture, adventure vacations, parenting
Wife, mom, messenger, marathoner StratComms @wustl Other words: @natgeotravel @fodorstravel @travelleisure @midwestliving @thisisinsider @nzherald

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Erika is a two-time Emmy-award winning Mizzou-made former TV journalist now focused on travel, lifestyle, culture and parenting. She's been commissioned by leading outlets including the BBC, National Geographic, Fodor's, Travel and Leisure, Matador Network, Midwest Living, Business Insider, and the New Zealand Herald.

Erika is a proud member of the Adventure Travel Trade Association, the Society of American Travel Writers, and the Midwest Travel Journalists Association. Find more of her work a…

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How to enjoy five days on Route 66 in Missouri - Wanderlust

How to enjoy five days on Route 66 in Missouri - Wanderlust

Experience absolute freedom while cruising along Missouri's scenic portion of Route 66 with this 5-day itiner…

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My son is heading to college in the fall, and he's behaving worse than ever. I finally understand...

My son is heading to college in the fall, and he's behaving worse than ever. I finally understand...

The writer's son is college-bound, but he's acting out this summer. He seems to be pulling away and only want…

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This Banned Drink Is Making a Comeback

This Banned Drink Is Making a Comeback

The beloved but banned Colombian beverage is making a comeback in the capital city of Bogota.

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How you travel solo as a mother, without feeling guilty

How you travel solo as a mother, without feeling guilty

Who says you can't have children and travel solo too? Independent travel can be healthy for your family unit,…

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This Travel Hack Lets You See the Iconic Tulip Fields of the Netherlands Without the Crowds

This Travel Hack Lets You See the Iconic Tulip Fields of the Netherlands Without the Crowds

Experience the picturesque tulip fields in the Netherlands without the masses with this one insider tip.

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Heading for a break-up? Consider swapping couples therapy for a last-chance retreat

Heading for a break-up? Consider swapping couples therapy for a last-chance retreat

More and more people are taking a trip to save their relationship . It's true that travelling together can te…

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I Live in the Midwest and This Is Its One of Its Best Wine Towns—With Bluff-top Wineries, Cozy Inns, and River Views Original

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By Erika Ebsworth-Goold Verified
| Travel + Leisure Verified
Rocheport is a historic Missouri River village known for its wineries, walkable downtown, and peaceful small-town atmosphere. Visitors can bike or hike the Katy Trail, sample local wines, browse boutiques, and dine at locally owned cafes and wineries. The town offers distinctive places to stay, including a restored schoolhouse bed-and-breakfast and blufftop guest accommodations.
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This St. Louis Chef Just Won a James Beard Award for Her Balkan Street Food

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By Erika Ebsworth-Goold Verified
| Midwest Living Verified
Loryn Nalic is the chef and co-owner of Balkan Treat Box. Credit: Spencer Pernikoff Loryn Nalic, the chef-entrepreneur who introduced St. Louis foodies to Bosnian and Balkan cuisine via Balkan Treat Box, was just named the 2026 Best Chef: Midwest by the James Beard Foundation. Previously nominated in the same category four times, Nalic says that taking home the honor, often referred to as the Oscars of the food world, is especially sweet. “Honestly, it still doesn’t feel real,” Nalic says.
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This Hack Gets Your 10-Year-Old (and Your Family) FREE Entrance to Any National Park

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This might just change the way you travel. America’s national parks are the country’s majestic crown jewels and include some of the most gorgeous landscapes in the world. From glaciers and geysers to dunes, deserts, and stunning mountains, the parks showcase the natural beauty of the U.S. with the power to inspire us all. They’re also extremely popular travel destinations: the National Park Service reports a whopping 323 million people visited in 2025.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

At 15, I became a radio reporter and editor in the small Missouri town where I lived. I was hooked.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Nope!

What does it mean to be a journalist?

It means listening--very carefully--instead of speaking.
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