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Amy Sward

Expert Contributor

Amy’s passion for traveling and writing started at a young age. She grew up traveling with her family -- visiting three continents by the time she was 16. She’s always looking for her next trip and isn't happy until she has at least one (or two) on the horizon. She is most fulfilled when she’s exploring new areas like a local and finding good deals on travel and activities.

Amy studied broadcast journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She started her career as a TV news producer in Tulsa and Denver, winning 4 Emmy Awards for her work. She’s also worked in production for HGTV and as a spokeswoman for a small Colorado mountain town.

Amy is married with two young kids. Both kids got their passports before age one, as it’s her goal to instill the travel bug in them from a young age. If you can’t find Amy at an airport, you can find her trying out new restaurants, reading, or running.

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aerial view of boat in Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe7 Amazing Experiences On Lake Tahoe
Downtown Leavenworth, Washington.
WashingtonHow To Spend A Perfect Weekend In Leavenworth, Washington
Concept image of a vaccine passport.
Travel TipsWhat Is A Vaccine Passport, And Do You Need One To Travel?
COVID testing center in Turks and Caicos.
Travel TipsI Just Traveled Internationally, This Is How It Went
Bright signs in downtown Nashville.
NashvilleHow To Visit Nashville’s 7 Most Iconic Restaurants
The Dragon Mural in Nashville's Hillsboro Village.
NashvilleWhere To Find Nashville’s 5 Best Murals
A beer flight from a craft brewery.
Denver9 Unique Denver Brewery Experiences
View of planes taking off and landing from Gravelly Point Park in Washington, D.C.
Sightseeing6 Best Places To Watch Airplanes Take Off And Land
The outdoor dining area at White Limozen.
Nashville9 Best Nashville Restaurants Perfect For Outdoor Dining
Summer time in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
ColoradoHow To Spend A Perfect Long Weekend In Beautiful Beaver Creek
Park City Mountain Resort in Utah.
Utah7 Best Utah Ski Resorts For Every Skill Level And Interest
Vineyards in the town of Palisade, Colorado.
Wine RegionsExploring Colorado’s Wine Country: 8 Perfect Places To Visit