Born in Malta in 1946, Albert Fenech’s family moved to England in 1954 where he spent boyhood and youth before in 1965 returning to Malta. He spent eight years as a journalist with “The Times of Malta” before taking a career in HR Management Administration with a leading Libyan construction company, later with Malta Insurance Brokers, and finally STMicroelectronics Malta, employing 3,000 employees, Malta’s leading industrial manufacturer. Throughout he actively pursued international freelance journalism/ broadcasting for various media outlets covering social issues, current affairs, sports and travel. He has written in a number of publications both in Malta and overseas, as well as publishing two e-books.

Bernie van der Linde is a travel journalist and business professional with a PhD in business studies from the University of South Africa. Their travel blog, Travel Buddies Lifestyle, shares experiences of best friends in Germany and South Africa with their international audience. Bernie's travels have taken her to several exotic locations, where she seeks unique experiences to share with readers. As the Principal of Business Management Training College, Bernie dedicates her time to developing top-quality study materials for business and human resource qualifications. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Bernie is a mother to two famous racing drivers and the wife of a retired racing driver. Through her passion for writing and love of exploring new places, Bernie has become a trusted source of inspiration for those looking to experience global destinations.

A seasoned travel industry specialist, Kathy’s company, Anderson Retail Tourism Marketing, spent 26 years promoting luxury shopping destinations throughout the U.S. to travel trade, media and consumers worldwide. Since taking a hiatus in 2019, she and her husband have enjoyed living aboard a 52’ motor yacht in San Diego. Due to her passion for travel and boating, Kathy writes about unique, handcrafted arts, crafts, fashion, food, decor and more, discovered in seaports and waterfront towns around the world. As the Port of Call Shopper, Kathy travels by cruise ship, canal boat, river boat or land to seek out local retailers, galleries and studios showcasing a curated collection of artistic creations in each destination.

Linda Kissam is a food wine and travel journalist. She is a contributor to Big Blend Radio, TV and Magazine which has an audience of 3 million. She also has three blogs which reach 30K +. Linda is the Immediate Past President of the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association. She travels domestically and internationally Anytime Linda visits a destination her hosts receive an article, a 40 minute Internet radio spot, placement in a digital magazine and a podcast. She is actively seeking hosted adventures and expeditions of any kind.

Traveling exposes us to other cultures which grows understanding, tolerance and acceptance. Connecting with people to learn about their activities, environment, culture, food and wine inspires Linda. She loves to share her stories and experiences via freelance travel writing to capture the reader and rouse an interest in discovering new horizons. Sometimes it’s the hidden gems that bring Linda the most joy. Linda serves on the Executive Board of the International Food, Wine Travel Writers Association as their Treasurer.. She is also a member of the Wine Review Council, a group that reviews local, national, and international wines. She has her own website, Foodwinetravel.com. She has also written for Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels. In addition, you can find some of her articles on the FWT.com magazine (Food Wine Travel Magazine of IFWTWA) and Big Blend Magazine.

Gail Gauvreau is a journalist, published author and monthly travel blogger. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Gail Gauvreau travels the world and specializes in humorous travel stories. Her next book will focus on the funny side of cruising and the joys of shore excursions.