Carrie Dow is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in 5280.com, Islands, Artisan Spirit, Go World Travel, Go Nomad, International Living, and Interval World. As the former Local Editor of DrinkDenver.com, part of The Drink Nation, she wrote about Denver's best happy hours (not a bad gig, eh?). She uses her expertise on Colorado's beer, wine, and spirits industry to travel the world looking for unique craft breweries, distillers, vineyards, and cocktail bars, places where she can learn about a destination through food and drink. She founded What's Pawsitive, a website that profiles animal-based travel, animal rescue organizations, and animal welfare around the world. She has a degree in Language Arts from the University of Nebraska and when writing she is supervised by her editorial staff, a vocal Siamese cat and a contemplative Siberian husky.