Candyce H. Stapen, Ph.D.
Travel Journalist, Editor, Digital Travel Content Expert, Family Travel Leader, NGO Founder
Candyce H. Stapen is an award-winning travel journalist and author. She launched digital sites for USA TODAY as a travel editor/producer, served as Frommers.com’s family travel expert, wrote 29 family travel books, including two for National Geographic and written thousands of articles for scores of outlets, including the Washington Post, World Nomads, Parents, and Family Travel Critic. Creators Syndicate distributes her travel columns to more than 4 million users.
She founded Henny’s Kids, a non-profit that brings solar-powered laptops and computer training to rural elementary school students in Africa.
Candyce lives in Washington, D.C., and travels with her family and friends whenever she can.
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Many of my articles– but not all–cover family travel. I also detail destinations, tips, and best bets for those in their twenties, thirties, forties, and older. Peruse the site to discover intriguing cities and attractions worldwide, great resorts, dude ranches, and adventures from dog sledding to Caribbean snorkeling to dream safaris in Africa.