I have been a freelance travel writer and photographer since 1978 (I know, hard to believe), including years living in Germany and Japan. I am the author of eight guidebooks, including Frommer’s Japan, Frommer’s Hong Kong and Frommer’s Berlin, and have contributed to many others, including Europe on $$ a Day. My work has appeared in many publications and websites over the years, including CNN.com, BBC.com, AAA, Tripadvisor, USA Today 10Best, Frommers, gonomad.com, shebuystravel.com and Belt Magazine. You can find out more than you’d ever care to know on my website, below.