TravelBlonde

I'm Melissa James, an American who loves experiencing how the rest of the world lives. My hair color makes me stand out in some countries, but I strive to immerse myself in the local attire and traditions. My goal is to visit all seven continents before I turn 70 (I've been to four so far), and all 50 states before I turn 50 (been to 49, just Hawaii to go!). Back home in Virginia, I'm a writer and graphic designer running my small ad agency, Creative Copy & Design. My marketing career spans more than 20 years, so I also enjoy promoting travel companies (where my work and hobby overlap!). I'm married with two teenagers and very active in my community and church. 

My country tally: South Korea, Japan, India, Morocco, Turkiye, Italy, Greece, France, Spain, Netherlands, England, Ireland, Costa Rica, Mexico, Canada, U.S., Puerto Rico, St. Martin, Sint Maarten, Jamaica, Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.