Irene S. Levine, PhD is an award-winning journalist, author, and blogger who has written hundreds of health, travel and lifestyle articles. After a distinguished career as a psychologist, Irene transitioned into her second act as a full-time travel writer. She is now a frequent contributor to the travel sections of the Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, and other major newspapers, magazines and online publications. Her niche travel website, MoreTimeToTravel.com, provides advice, information and inspiration for travelers over the age of 50.She also produces a popular advice blog about female friendships called, TheFriendshipBlog.com. In 2013, the blog received about 1.6 million views. Irene is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers, the North American Travel Journalist Association (NATJA), and the International Food Wine Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). She was awarded the NATJA Gold Award for the best destination article in a newspaper with a circulation over 250,000 as well as Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards for articles published in 2012, as well as other honorable mentions. She is also a Lowell Thomas Award winner.