travel

FROM AI TO SELF DRIVING CARS, THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL IS TECHNOLOGY

December 6, 2019 By Lia World Traveler

To me, technology is the future of travel and the future of travel is technology. When I think of the…
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BEYOND PYRAMIDS & PHARAOHS | EGYPT OFF-THE-BEATEN-PATH

November 6, 2019 By Lia World Traveler

What comes to mind when you think about Egypt and traveling to Egypt? Normally, people think of the Great Pyramids,…
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TOP 5 WHEELCHAIR READY TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

October 6, 2019 By Lia World Traveler

There is a big wide world out there just waiting for all of us to explore; even places that in…
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HIDDEN GEMS| 4 OFF THE BEATEN PATH MEXICAN DESTINATIONS

September 6, 2019 By Lia World Traveler

Mexico is famous for being one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. From the beaches to the…
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Get Connected | 4 Locations To Help Quiet a Restless Spirit

August 6, 2019 By Lia World Traveler

Getting out of your daily routine and the demands of the rat race and unplugging for some time, while you…
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Oh, The Air Up There | Mountaineering, Is It For You?

July 6, 2019 By Lia World Traveler

Mountaineering is a type of climbing and can include a variety of terrains such as rock, snow, ice, and dirt…
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Top 5 Countries For White Water Rafting

June 6, 2019 By Lia World Traveler

As someone who embraces off the beaten path forms of travel and “adventurous” outdoor experiences and someone who refuses to…
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Not A Polyglot? 6 Reasons Travelers Should Level Up Their Language Skills

February 6, 2019 By Lia World Traveler

Language, beyond the obvious use as the primary communication mechanism between people, is one of the most important parts of…
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Why You Need to Go to Shenandoah National Park Immediately

September 9, 2018 By Lia World Traveler

In my opinion, the Shenandoah Valley is one of the most beautiful parts of the state of Virginia and at…
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Hi! My name is Lia World Traveler, I’m glad you’re here!

Born in New York City and raised in upstate, NY, I now live in La Paz, Bolivia with my husband and children. My family is my joy and purpose and keeps me focused on the things in life that matter most.

A little more about me: I am an every woman, by that I mean I love to do and am interested in a lot of things. I am a wife, mom, sister, friend, ambitious and career focused individual, writer and aspiring author, do-it-yourself (DIY) loc’d naturalista, foodie, avid reader, movie buff, sports enthusiast, passionate about music, dance and the arts, news junkie, advocate for the underdog/under-represented, with an incurable bug for traveling and exploring the world.

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Executive Director/Editor in Chief / www.GriotsRepublic.com

As the Editor-in-Chief of Griots Republic, I hire nearly 120 various writers each year and as you can imagine, I also read a lot of content. You can always decipher between writers who write to simply get a check and those who are passionate about their craft. Lia, thankfully, belongs to the latter. Lia writes to inspire, to teach, and take you on a journey and we are blessed that she chose our publication to share her skills.

STACEY FERGUSON

Multicultural + Influencer Marketing Leader; Entrepreneurship Strategist; Attorney; Partnerships + Sponsorships Expert

Lia is a captivating and passionate writer, speaker and content creator. Through her Lia World Traveler and Peace & Purpose brands, Lia brings an important perspective and platform to global and cultural issues that represent voices of color. She is a talented media personality, children's book author, blogger and freelance writer. For a smart, relevant and insightful take on travel, culture, parenting and more, consider having Lia lend her subject matter expertise to your publication or media outlet.