Profile: In southeastern Kentucky traipsin’ means traveling—wandering. In the tradition of her ancestors who traipsed into the Appalachian Mountains to live but taught their offspring to see the world, Jamie has wandering in her DNA. She’s traveled to 35 countries (lived in five of them) and has been to every state but Alaska and Rhode Island. Say the word “trip” and she’s packed in a flash. Former editor of the restaurant guide and calendar of events for Ohio Magazine, she knows where to get the best down-home meal or upscale fare. Mention “festival,“ and she’s there. Along with blogging at Gadling for three years, she’s written numerous travel articles for print publications on everything from square dancing to white water rafting.
