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Join veteran travel writer Cookie and photographer Keller on Where is Cookie?—a travel blog celebrating cruising, the arts, food, and cultural stories from around the world. 2 Million Views & Counting – Follow the Adventures of The Carpe Diem Kids Award-Winning Global Travel Blog by Cookie & Keller Inspiring Curated Adventures in Culture, Cruising, Theatre, and Nature Welcome to Where Is Cookie? , a globally followed travel and arts blog sharing inspiring journeys across 120+ countries. Follow award-winning writer Christene "Cookie" Meyers and photographer Bruce Keller as they cruise the world, explore hidden gems, attend cultural performances, and review top hotels and destinations. Whether you're a travel lover seeking expert advice or a tourism board looking for curated media exposure, you'll find travel tips, hotel reviews, theater guides, nature escapes, and more — all captured with authenticity, wit, and heart. VIEW FULL BLOG About Our Blog Where Is Cookie? is a travel and lifestyle publication with 2+ million views, blending decades of journalism, photography, and global exploration. We share timely, trend-focused content that enriches and educates, making travel more accessible, fun, and meaningful. We’ve been featured in SD Voyager, Big Sky Journal, and more. ADVENTURE TRAVEL STORIES CRUISE REVIEWS & TIPS TOP TRAVEL DESTINATIONS FAVORITE HOTELS & STAYS MUST-SEE MUSEUMS THEATRE, MUSIC & ARTS SCENIC TRAIN JOURNEYS ABOUT US HIRE US TO HELP WITH TRAVEL As featured in Heads Up! We’re currently updating our website, so some older content might be temporarily unavailable. Thanks for your patience and support! - Cookie & Keller

Explore our media kits showcasing travel, cruising, theater, museums, hotels, trains & destinations. Partner with Cookie & Keller for bespoke storytelling and brand exposure. TRAVEL MEDIA KITS Our story and media kits about global adventures! For inquiries please contact us here Explore our curated media kits designed for brands, destinations, hotels and cultural venues. From adventure treks and scenic train journeys to cruise reviews, museum features and theatre experiences, our storytelling team of Cookie & Keller offers press‑ready insights and partnership opportunities. Click a category below to view the full kit. ADVENTURE MEDIA KIT CRUISING MEDIA KIT DESTINATIONS MEDIA KIT HOTELS MEDIA KIT MUSEUMS MEDIA KIT THEATER & MUSIC MEDIA KIT TRAINS MEDIA KIT

Download the adventure travel media kit for rugged destinations, adrenaline tours, cultural treks and global travel stories by Cookie & Keller. ADVENTURE MEDIA KIT Our story and media kits about global adventures For inquiries please contact us here From climbing Sydney’s famous bridge to trailing whales and penguins, from food tours and mountain hikes to swimming with manta rays — Where Is Cookie combines adventure with learning and exploration across the globe. Whether exploring Cape Canaveral or Iceland, favorite American cities from San Francisco to New York, or uncovering Antarctica’s wonders and Europe’s hidden gems, we deliver dynamic travel‑stories rooted in discovery and culture. DOWNLOAD MEDIA KIT Explore Lisbon's delights: Ancient seaport offers music, monuments, tuk-tuk tours STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER "The Carpe Diem Kids " The Monument to the Discoveries is a magnificent tribute to Portugal's power on the seas. It juts upward to depict the country's explorers, rulers and sailors who made history in their explorations of the world. SAILING INTO Lisbon on the majestic Tagus River, two imposing architectural wonders catch our eye. We see the stunning limestone Monument to the Discoveries. Intricately carved, it pays homage Keller Keller Nov 13 3 min read Guy Fawkes Day Guy Fawkes Day celebrates a plot's failure with bonfires, fireworks, Christene Meyers Nov 5 3 min read VANCOUVER'S BIG BUS HAS LARGE PERSONALITY, FUN TOUR OPTIONS Lovely Vancouver is best seen by Big Bus if you're there only briefly. It's a great option for an entertaining overview and if you have a bit more leisure time, it's a great way to get a taste and overview of a city. Editor's Note: Today, we debut our new website. It makes it easier for you, our cherished readers, to find information on cities, tours, activities, cruises, trains, performance, special events in your area, parks, nature preserves and the lively mix of stories Keller Keller Oct 16 3 min read 1 2 3 4 5

Subscribe for travel tips, blog updates, cruise reviews, and cultural stories from Cookie & Keller. Join 2M+ readers exploring 119+ global destinations. SUBSCRIBE Love travel, arts, and culture? Subscribe to receive new blog posts, global travel tips, cruise reviews, destination features, and behind-the-scenes updates—delivered straight to your inbox. Join a worldwide community of readers following Cookie & Keller's award-winning adventures across 100+ countries. First Name Email* Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. * Subscribe Now

BOOKS, POETRY & LOVE STORIES LITTLE BIG HORN SEMINAR DRAWS SCHOLARS, EXTRAS AND HISTORY BUFFS TO PONDER CLASSIC FILM Chief Dan George played the character of Old Lodge Skins, in "Little Big Man," starring Dustin Hoffman. Despite his second billing, the actor won awards for his convincing portrayal of the wise chief who names Hoffman's Jack Crabb character Editor's note: Christene Meyers covered the making of "Little Big Man" as a young reporter and was among panel participants discussing the Montana made movie. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER and courtesy Cinema Center Keller Keller Nov 16 5 min read 'Lilian's Last Dance' book tour passes 30 mark -- Europe to Asia to rural Montana...bars to backyards, bistros, barns & Buffalo Bill Center A troupe of actors makes its way across the U.S., as silent movies give way to the talkies. Side trips to Paris and London, with a stop in rural Montana, plus a love triangle, drug addiction, show biz flair, loyalty tested, gunslingers, jealousies and dreams. Critics praised the tone, detail, intricate relationships and colorful rendering of place, period and interesting people. Christene Meyers Nov 10 3 min read First novel by Christene "Cookie" Meyers First novel by Christene "Cookie" Meyers. Lilians Last Dance Keller Keller Nov 10 6 min read 1 2

Meet Cookie & Keller — award-winning travel writer and photographer duo sharing global travel stories, cruise reviews, arts coverage, and cultural insights. ABOUT US Meet Cookie & Keller – Travel Writers, Photographers, and Global Explorers “Cookie and Keller” are the creative duo behind WhereIsCookie.com — a global travel and arts blog sharing curated adventures, cultural stories, cruise reviews, and travel tips from around the world. Christene “Cookie” Meyers is an award-winning travel writer who has explored 119 countries and been passionate about travel since her first transatlantic crossing as a child. Bruce Keller, a lifelong explorer and talented photographer, grew up traveling Europe with his military family and began capturing the world through a lens while teaching scuba diving in the Red Sea. Together, they created this blog to showcase their work and inspire others to explore with purpose, passion, and perspective. Our Focus: Travel with Purpose and Perspective We believe that travel and the arts inform every aspect of our lives — shaping how we think, connect, and grow. This shared passion inspires us to explore and write about destinations across Europe, South America, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, Antarctica, and the U.S. Through our blog, we celebrate the transformative power of travel, cultural storytelling, live performance, visual art, nature, and meaningful global encounters. What We Do At Where Is Cookie?, we bring the world of travel, culture, and the arts to life through engaging stories, interviews, and photography. Our work includes: Interviews & Features – Conversations with actors, playwrights, directors, pilots, ship captains, artists, musicians, museum curators, composers, dancers, and street performers. Photography & Storytelling – Insightful photos paired with lively critiques and recommendations drawn from our lifelong passion for theater, music, and cultural history. Iconic Venues & Museums – Coverage of world-class destinations such as the Prado, Louvre, Van Gogh Museum, and MoMA, alongside intimate galleries and regional cultural treasures. Performing Arts Coverage – From opera houses and jazz clubs to ballet, flamenco, classical, rock, and ragtime performances, we showcase both world-renowned and emerging talent. Spotlighting Artists Worldwide – Highlighting everything from internationally celebrated performers at the Metropolitan Opera to gifted musicians and creators at Montana’s Tippet Rise Art Center. Through these experiences, we share the stories that make travel richer — blending the arts, culture, and authentic local encounters in every journey. Our Experience We cover everything from cruising and train travel to performance venues, cultural events, nature escapes, and boutique properties. Our lively stories and photo essays often include: 20+ cruise lines and boat tour offerings (and counting) More than 150 cities across 119 countries Travel by plane, train, ship, and car — always with an eye for cultural discovery Each destination is approached with artistic insight, emphasizing unique local experiences, meaningful encounters, and practical travel advice for seasoned and first-time travelers alike. Our Background Christene “Cookie” Meyers is an award-winning journalist and accomplished musician, novelist, poet, and musical arranger with a lifelong passion for the arts and cultural storytelling. Her partner, Bruce Keller, is an award-winning photographer, sailor, and deep-sea diver who draws on a long career in engineering and building to create striking, artfully composed images that bring their stories to life. Together, Cookie and Keller form a creative team — both professionally and personally — whose work blends vivid travel writing, cultural insight, and world-class photography. Their features spotlight theater, parks, gardens, nature preserves, adventure destinations, and family-friendly attractions across the globe. They have traveled to 111 countries, and toured 11 U.S. states and 9 countries with their historical novel, Lilian’s Last Dance , available on Kindle and Amazon. A memoir chronicling a life of travel, learning, and surprise is currently in progress. When not traveling, Cookie and Keller split their time between Southern California and Montana’s Beartooth Mountains — finding inspiration both at home and abroad. Kudos Cookie and Keller have been internationally published as travel and arts journalists for decades. Their bylines appear in: San Francisco Examiner Chicago Tribune Big Sky Journal Western Art and Architecture Airline magazines Museum and gallery publications Many leading travel guides They have also been recognized as featured speakers, writing coaches, and cultural ambassadors — known for blending their storytelling with humor, history, and heart. Want to collaborate, feature your destination, or hire us as travel consultants? Contact us at whereiscookienow@gmail.com or click here to reach out.

Discover the train travel media kit: scenic rail journeys, historic trains and rail‑culture stories from around the world by Cookie & Keller. TRAINS MEDIA KIT Our story and media kits about global adventures For inquiries please contact us here We love train travel and log countless scenic miles across the globe—whether riding Japan’s sleek bullet trains, unwinding aboard a vintage steam train in rural Yorkshire, admiring New Zealand’s landscapes, journeying through Alaska’s rugged terrain, crossing Australia by rail or taking a desert ride in Arizona. From a formal dinner aboard the famed Orient Express to sleeper cars in Patagonia, Melbourne, Tokyo, Dunedin, Seward, and the Oregon Coast, we specialize in rail‑journey storytelling and the time‑honored, educational magic of moving through the world by train. DOWNLOAD MEDIA KIT Alaska Railroad features close-up views of nature's vast and magnificent scenery A journey on Alaska Railroad offers ringside seats to striking landscape and a pleasant experience in comfortable seats, with dining... Christene Meyers Sep 11 3 min read British trains offer organized, relaxing way to see the UK your way Bruce Keller poses by one of the UK's many efficient and comfortable trains. By using a BritRail pass, we were able to visit several cities during a brief trip, making the most of our time. TRY A TRAIN ON BRITRAIL FOR YOUR NEXT UK VISIT STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER IF A VISIT to the United Kingdom is on your bucket list, you might be overwhelmed by the variety of historic places vying for attention. Bruce Keller and Christene Meyers in Edinburgh's Waverle Christene Meyers Apr 30 5 min read Bernina Express takes adventurers to the sun; trains take travelers to the top of the world In late spring and into summer, temperatures in the Alps can dip to 15 °C (59 F), and there can still be snow on the mountain tops, as Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers discovered recently during a ride on the famed Bernina Express. HISTORIC RAIL TRIP OFFERS SPLENDID VIEWS ON BERNINA EXPRESS The viaduct outside Tirano offers spectacular Alps viewing. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER IT'S BEEN OUR dream for 17 years to take a train trip through the Christene Meyers Aug 8, 2024 3 min read 1 2 3 4 5

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View the global destinations media kit: destination features, regional highlights and storytelling from around the world by Cookie & Keller. DESTINATIONS MEDIA KIT Our story and media kits about global adventures For inquiries please contact us here We love destination travel — from cities and national parks to zoos and gardens, we’re always exploring. Whether it’s Barcelona or Bangkok, Buenos Aires or Savannah’s tree‑lined boulevards, Las Vegas or London, New York, Paris and Sydney, we’ve been there. We admire gardens in Victoria, Hilo and Madeira, talk with animals at the San Diego Zoo, reflect at the new World Trade Center and wander ancient parks at home. From iconic hotspots to charming hidden gems, we bring our global destinations storytelling to readers ready to explore. DOWNLOAD MEDIA KIT No place like London for mixing new and old: history, food, theater, architecture, excitement London's skyline is a striking commentary on architectural evolution. This street scene illustrates the blend of history and innovation. With dozens of medieval landmarks like the Tower of London, there are beautiful modern buildings such as The Shard, with 26 stories, dozens of restaurants, residential living and a five-star hotel. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER "The Carpe Diem Kids" "THERE"S NO PLACE like London." That a line sung by a young sailor named Keller Keller 4 days ago 3 min read Barcelona beckons with its architectural charm STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER "The Carpe Diem Kids" Fanciful balconies of Antoni Gaudi's Casa Batllo are made of... Keller Keller Nov 20 2 min read LITTLE BIG HORN SEMINAR DRAWS SCHOLARS, EXTRAS AND HISTORY BUFFS TO PONDER CLASSIC FILM Chief Dan George played the character of Old Lodge Skins, in "Little Big Man," starring Dustin Hoffman. Despite his second billing, the actor won awards for his convincing portrayal of the wise chief who names Hoffman's Jack Crabb character Editor's note: Christene Meyers covered the making of "Little Big Man" as a young reporter and was among panel participants discussing the Montana made movie. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER and courtesy Cinema Center Keller Keller Nov 16 5 min read 1 2 3 4 5

Get the cruise travel media kit: ship reviews, insider upgrades, destination ports and expert commentary from Cookie & Keller. CRUISING MEDIA KIT Our story and media kits about global adventures! For inquiries please contact us here From new flashy cruise ships to stately trans‑Atlantic liners, thrilling America’s Cup yachts to sedate harbor tours, exciting whale watches and the canals of Venice and Amsterdam — we cover the waterfront. Our cruise travel media kit offers expert tips on finding the perfect cruise, discovering a new city by boat, or stretching your comfort zone on a high‑speed yacht, delivering compelling stories of the world’s famous and obscure waterways. DOWNLOAD MEDIA KIT Ships sail California's southern shores for education, entertainment American Pride tall ship Long Beach Christene Meyers Jun 11 6 min read City Cruises offers smooth sailing, tasty fare, elegance, beautiful sights City Cruises by whereiscookie.Com Christene Meyers Jun 4 4 min read Fantastic Fort Lauderdale: fun water taxi and new Jungle Queen show Jungle Queen is an institution in Fort Lauderdale, a beloved icon of the city and a four-generation enterprise. She's "reinvented" her... Christene Meyers Mar 6 5 min read 1 2 3 4 5

Download the museum & cultural travel media kit featuring world‑class galleries, museum tours and cultural stories by Cookie & Keller. MUSEUMS MEDIA KIT Our story and media kits about global adventures For inquiries please contact us here We can’t imagine life without art — so we take readers on museum journeys from maritime relics to modern masterworks and classical icons. We explore intimate galleries and meet artists, mingle with Van Gogh fans in Amsterdam, step inside Salvador Dali’s surreal mind in Spain, spend the day immersed in Picasso’s Malaga, and travel from ancient Greece and Egypt to New York’s Guggenheim and MoMA, New Zealand’s Te Papa and California’s Getty. From world‑famous institutions to Hilo’s tsunami museum, we museum‑hop and share art‑travel stories that inspire. DOWNLOAD MEDIA KIT Barcelona beckons with its architectural charm STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER "The Carpe Diem Kids" Fanciful balconies of Antoni Gaudi's Casa Batllo are made of... Keller Keller Nov 20 2 min read Tippet Rise adds fall concerts, play, biking, hiking to world famous venue Tippet Rise nature and music converge Christene Meyers Oct 2 3 min read Vancouver: bustling, busy city has splendid museum with Canada's finest artists Vancouver: bustling, busy city has splendid museum with Canada's finest artists Keller Keller Sep 25 2 min read 1 2 3 4 5

Access the hotel & boutique stays media kit: luxury and boutique hotel reviews, accommodation features and insider tips by Cookie & Keller. HOTELS MEDIA KIT Our story and media kits about global adventures For inquiries please contact us here We are hotel aficionados — from five‑star luxury stays to charming boutique inns — our suitcase is always packed and our passport ready for discovery. Whether it’s a romantic beach retreat or a family resort with waterslides, we provide expert pointers on value, comfort and appeal. From Barcelona’s art‑filled Claris Hotel & Spa to the sprawling Hilton Waikoloa Village near Kona, and a laid‑back desert inn in Borrego Springs with superb dining and nature trails — we travel the world’s hotels so you don’t miss a stay worth remembering. DOWNLOAD MEDIA KIT Tirano's treasures: a charming inn, gourmet restaurant, mountain views The view from our room at the lovely Ostello del Castello, where we spent a few peaceful nights before boarding Bernina Express for a... Christene Meyers Aug 14, 2024 3 min read Casapueblo with its Santorini look attracts nature lovers to Uruguay ARTIST DREW HIS INSPIRATION FROM GREEK VILLAGE AND THE BIRD NESTS HE LOVED AND STUDIED STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS Top photo: The colors... Christene Meyers Jul 10, 2024 3 min read CityPASS offers an economical fun way to enjoy a city's attractions Put yourself in the center of the action with CityPASS, a great money-saving concept available in many U.S. cities and Toronto. Here,... Christene Meyers Jan 11, 2024 5 min read 1 2 3 4 5