Sharon Kurtz is an Austin-based freelance travel writer and award-winning photographer. She is passionate about exploring the world and sharing her experiences through captivating storytelling. 

She has a portfolio of over 180 published articles in print and online publications. Sharon is a senior writer for GoNomad and a monthly travel columnist for Lustre.net. She is an active member of The Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and The International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA).

Her diverse storytelling encompasses various niches, including local, national, and international travel, small ship cruising, sustainable living, soft adventure, beach and mountain destinations, small group travel, women's travel, and the enticing world of food, wine, and spirits.

Her freelance articles grace the pages of publications such as GoNomad, SheBuysTravel, FYI50Plus, TravelAwaits, Wander With Wonder, Rovology, Lustre, CatalystPlanet, International Living, FWT Magazine, History Magazine, and more. She has been a guest on podcasts with Big Blend Radio, GoNomad, and Amateur Traveler.
 
With an extensive travel history encompassing 58 countries across six continents, Sharon's travel experiences enrich her writing, providing readers with a genuine and authentic viewpoint.

She aims to ignite wanderlust and inspire extraordinary adventures through engaging narratives and captivating photographs, always looking for that unique angle to bring a fresh perspective.
 
 Please see Sharon's profile https://travmedia.com/sharonkurtz.