About Karen
Karen Catchpole is a California native who's spent decades traveling in South and Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Since 2006, she's been part of the ongoing Trans-Americas Journey full-time working road trip through North, Central, and South America, during which she's developed expertise in Latin travel, food, and wine. She loves telling readers about emerging destinations and activities, highlighting unsung travel finds, and uncovering new takes on old favorites.
