Press & Publications

I am a Bay Area, California-based travel writer and photographer. I have previously lived in Seattle, London, Indiana, and Alaska.I have worked with Lonely Planet in an ongoing capacity since 2014, and produce freelance articles for other publications.

I work to create content that leverages my local knowledge to enhance authority and value to readers.

Recent Byline Highlights

I used to have all of my bylines on this page, but it got to be too big of a list! Check out my full portfolio here: valeriestimac.com/portfolio

Notable Press

• I’m A Full-Time Freelancer, And Here’s How I Navigated Health Insurance, Fairy God Boss (2018)
• 10 Travel Writers Tell of Their First Publication Experiences, Matador (June 9, 2016)
• Introducing the 2016 Editors of GoGo This Week, Trip.com (May 20, 2016)
• The 51 Coolest Side Projects We’ve Ever Seen, The Muse (June 10, 2015)

Speaking Engagements

• The Women in Travel Summit (May 2019)
• Bay Area Travel Writers (October 2018)
• The Women in Travel Summit (April 2017)
• The Michigan Bed & Breakfast Association Annual Convention (November 2016)

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