Terri Marshall
Based in New York City, Terri Marshall is an award-winning writer covering cultural travel, multi-generational travel, food, drink, road trips, cars and characters. From hanging out with penguins in Antarctica to fishing for piranhas in Peru, Terri’s always up for an adventure. Publication credits include TravelSquire, Private Clubs, TravelingMom, International Living, Google, RoamRight, and AroundWellington. Connect with Terri and see more of her work and radio appearances at www.trippingwithterri.com.
Articles by Terri Marshall
Duckmaster: A Job That’s All It’s Quacked Up to Be
By Terri MarshallKenon Walker considered several career paths in his youth. Doctor and lawyer were on the list of possibilities. Duckmaster was not. Yet, if you pop into The Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tenn
United States
Discover Black History and Culture While Traveling the USA
By Terri MarshallAs a Southern-born white woman, incorporating Black history sites into my travel plans never crossed my mind… until I married a Black man.
United States Family Travel History
Niagara Falls: An Intersection of History and Nature
By Terri MarshallFormed during the Ice Age when large torrents of water released from melting ice drained into what is now the Niagara River, Native Americans would have been the first to witness the magnitude of Niagara Falls.
United States Landscape History
Roanoke: Celebrating the Stars of Star City
By Terri MarshallOf course, the state wouldn’t be for lovers if its cities and towns didn’t embody the same coveted qualities. Located in the southwest region of the state, Roanoke checks all the boxes.
United States Landscape History
Remembering 9/11 Twenty Years Later
By Terri MarshallI’ll never forget the bright blue skies as I watched an airplane fly into the World Trade Center’s North Tower at 8:46 a.m. on September 11, 2001.
United States Insights History
Keep Travel in Your Life Through Planning
By Terri MarshallTravel teaches us acceptance. It opens up new worlds to us, making us richer in the process.
The World Insights
Expanding Friendships Through Travel
By Terri MarshallChanging careers from an estate and trust administrator (think death and taxes) to a travel journalist brought me more than a flexible fulfilling career.
The World Experiences Humanity
Chattanooga: A Story of History and Evolution
By Terri MarshallSituated in the valley below three surrounding mountains, Lookout, Raccoon and Signal, Chattanooga’s natural beauty speaks for itself.
United States History
Friluftsliv: The Scandinavian Concept We Should All Embrace
By Terri MarshallWhen I initially heard about free air life, my mind immediately conjured up images of people hiking frozen glaciers, swimming across the fjords and scaling mountains of terrifying heights.
Europe Experiences Lifestyle
For the Love of Chocolate
By Terri MarshallAs Valentine’s Day approaches, love, romance and chocolate step into the spotlight. This love and chocolate thing dates back more than 1,500 years to the Maya and Aztec cultures.
United States Experiences Events & Festivals Food & Drink
A Love Letter to the World from an American
By Terri MarshallA couple of years ago I jumped on the Ancestry DNA bandwagon to discover more about my history. The results weren’t terribly surprising.
The World Insights
Giving Thanks in 2020
By Terri MarshallOften seen as the kick-off to the festive holiday season, families and friends come together to eat, drink and be merry. But like pretty much everything else in 2020, Thanksgiving will be different this year.
United States Events & Festivals
Discovering My Home State Treasures
By Terri MarshallHaving lived in New York City for the past 13 years, I’ve fallen in love with my new city. The bright lights of Broadway, innumerable restaurants, museums of every variety, my favorite Irish pub, and the gym where I work off my indulgences are all just a subway ride away. … Read more
United States Backpacking & Camping
Back to my Roots: A Road Trip Brings Restoration and Hope
By Terri MarshallAs 2020 dawned, my travel calendar filled with big plans. The St. Olav Festival in Norway, gorilla trekking in Uganda, and truffle hunting in Croatia were among the adventures scheduled for the coming months. Sadly, those plans came to an abrupt halt thanks to COVID-19.
United States Family Travel
Traveling Post COVID-19: Focusing on Sustainable Tourism
By Terri MarshallWith the COVID-19 virus attacking our world, looking on the bright side seems like a daunting task. But as with every cloud, a silver lining emerges, and while it may not be visible to all humans, it is crystal clear for our planet.
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Virtually There: Traveling through Technology
By Terri MarshallWith travel stalled around the world, those of us with acute wanderlust continue to look for ways to keep the rewards of globetrotting in our lives.
The World Technology