Annika Hipple is a freelance writer and editor specializing in travel, environmental issues, and international development. She has contributed to numerous print and online publications, including Sierra Magazine, AAA Journey, Conscious Choice, The Christian Science Monitor, Travel Channel Media, and Away.com. In addition, she works as an editorial and social media consultant, writing and editing marketing and web content for clients in the travel, sustainability, and philanthropic fields. She has a strong interest in responsible and sustainable travel and writes about travel and global issues on her blog, Crossing Time Zones. Brought up bilingual and bicultural, Annika calls both the United States and Sweden home. She currently lives in Seattle but has traveled extensively throughout the world both independently and as a freelance tour leader. More information about Annika is available on her website, www.annikahipple.com.