Martin A. Bartels

Martin A. Bartels is an established writer whose travel and lifestyle stories have appeared in dozens of newspapers and websites around the world, including the Jerusalem Post, the Chicago Sun Times, Pioneer Press Community Newspapers, and AOL CityGuide, to name just a few. His poems have appeared in several publications, including "Verse Wisconsin" and the UK-based, Poetry24.

Passionate about food, wine, and locally sourced products, he works as a design and brand consultant. Additionally, he has held several nonprofit leadership positions, applying his marketing and communications expertise to transforming lives. He currently lives in northern Virginia with his wife and two daughters.