©Ute Hagen/2011An accomplished independent writer-photographer specializing in travel, Ellen has journeyed to six continents in search of compelling travel tales and evocative images.

Her photographs have appeared in National Geographic Adventure, Outside, Condé Nast Traveler, Islands, The Los Angeles Times Sunday Travel Section, and Spa, to name a few.

She’s written about crossing the Sahara on camel; fine dining in exotic Marrakech; expedition cruising in Nicaragua; luxury hotels worldwide; and much more.

With an eye on transformative travel opportunities, adventure, offbeat pursuits, luxury goods, travel gadgetry, photography and rich cultural experiences, Ellen’s easy and fun style helps people travel now, travel smarter and travel often.

She provides custom travel photography and content to travel companies, editorial publications, online outlets and destination-based special advertising sections. In addition, she’s cofounder and publisher of the award-winning group travel blog, YourLifeIsATrip.com, a gifted teacher, photo tour leader, radio host and author of several online columns offering advice and information for travelers.

An inspiring blend of entrepreneurial passions - her travel workshops, photo tours and much-sought-after speaker services, her online travel store, her role as a travel spokesperson, and her status as a respected consultant - reinforce Ellen’s influence.

When she’s not off exploring, Ellen and her husband, Hank Barone, a young-adult action/adventure author, enjoy life in the rural mountains of New Mexico.

You can catch up with Ellen on the airwaves, on Twitter, LinkedIn, Plaxo and Facebook, or right here at EllenBarone.com. Stay in the know, become a subscriber (it’s FREE)!