One pleasant by-product of my past few weeks of unemployment has been a resurgence of motivation to write…gasp!…for pleasure. Not to mention an increase in general creativity, whether it be in the kitchen, on the page or in the sketchbook.

A professional writer and editor specializing in adventure-travel and watersports coverage, Travis’ print work includes front-of-the-book news stories and adventure-travel content in Scuba Diving, Sport Diver and Men’s Journal magazines. He also contributes adventure-travel features, travel guides and resort reviews online at Away.com.