lisa voormeij

kaslo, british columbia, canada

About

I specialize in writing, researching, and updating travel guides for print publications and tourism websites. Currently based out of the West Kootenay area, BC, I have over 14 years of experience in travel writing, having written for numerous websites and travel guidebooks from such major publishing companies as AA, Bradt Guides, Dorling Kindersley, Fodor's, Insight Guides, and Thomas Cook. I offer professional, deadline-oriented, and well researched written material reflecting the high standards and demands of the travel & tourism industry. Together with my travel photography - which accurately encompasses the unique, cultural flavours that a location deserves to express - I deliver top quality destination pieces for your readers. I keep a keen eye out for unusual travel destinations, revivals of classic journeys, and adventures in new foods at home and abroad.

Country

canada

City

kaslo

Industry

writing and editing

Skill

social media, editing, photography, website development, project management, graphic design, proofreading, copy editing, publications, writing, research, account management, finance, seo, teaching, training, travel writing, web content writing

Experience

kaslo, british columbia, canada

freelance writer, researcher and photographer

2011-2 - Present · 15 yrs 8 mos

Freelance writer, researcher & photographer for printed travel guidebooks for Canada, the Pacific Northwest, the Caribbean, Hawaii, Cornwall, The Netherlands, Sardinia, and France.

freelance writer, researcher and photographer

fodor's travel

2015-3 - Present · 11 yrs 7 mos

Freelance writer, researcher & photographer for printed travel guidebooks for cities including Amsterdam and Seattle.

freelance writer, researcher and photographer

the aa

2011-1 - Present · 15 yrs 9 mos

Freelance writer, researcher & photographer for printed travel guidebooks for cities including Amsterdam and Toronto.

author

insight guides

2018-4 - 2018-9 · 6 mos

Author of Insight Guides Explore Toronto 2019

contributing writer and photographer

kitsilano.ca

2013-3 - 2018-3 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Freelance writer, researcher & photographer for a Vancouver neighbourhood website with a focus on local restaurants, attractions, and events.

freelance writer, researcher and photographer

thomas cook group plc

2007-5 - 2013-7 · 6 yrs 3 mos

Freelance writer, researcher & photographer for printed travel guidebooks, including California, Madeira, The Gambia, and Kenya.

consultant

footprints recruiting inc.

2010-2 - 2011-7 · 1 yr 6 mos

Design and development of new and upcoming web projects.

web designer and art dealer

coco pica art & design

2007-7 - 2010-7 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Sole Proprietor of web development and graphic design company, also specializing in the sale of West African arts & crafts and photography.

it specialist and development trainer

nawfa

2006-10 - 2009-10 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Teaching 15 local head office staff in basic and intermediate IT skills, working directly with the women farmers on sustainable agricultural methods, corresponding and liaising with overseas funding partners and the local government and promoting the women farmer’s efforts and crops via various marketing strategies including website development.

account manager

coast capital savings

2001-9 - 2006-8 · 5 yrs

Oversaw all finance related aspects for personal and business clients.

training and development advisor

coast capital savings

2004-1 - 2004-7 · 7 mos

Part of a specialized group teaching employees on how to cope with change during a major company merger and on the use of new banking software including IBS, IBSFE and Talisma.