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.

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 Fourth of July 2026 Celebrates 250 Years of the United States: Rodeos, Exhibits, Tall Ships, Festivities, Fireworks, Tributes, Parades and Pies The United States is preparing for a historic milestone in 2026: the 250th anniversary of independence, known as America250. Here are free experiences, with entertainment ideas and safety tips for travelers joining the nationwide celebrations. Cookie & Keller 6 days ago 6 min read Hawaii Nautical offers best boating from whale watching to snorkeling, fabulous sunset sails and more in pampering comfort and safety Explore Hawaii’s nautical side with WhereIsCookie.com your guide to island sailing, snorkeling, whale watching, harbor towns, sunset cruises, and ocean adventures across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. Discover travel tips, hidden coastal gems, beach culture, and unforgettable experiences on and around Hawaii’s beautiful Pacific waters Cookie & Keller May 28 4 min read Puglia Road Trip, Part 3: Trulli Houses Charm Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Puglia, Italy, is famous for its fairytale-like trulli—whitewashed limestone huts with conical, dry-stone roofs. Key highlights include wandering the, Rione Monti district with over 1,000 trulli shops, visiting the, Trullo Sovrano and exploring the, quiet Aia Piccola residential area. Cookie & Keller May 14 4 min read 1 2 3 4 5