Diane Penwill is a freelance travel writer and photographer drawn to places with a strong sense of history, character and community. She seeks out overlooked destinations, meets the people who bring them to life and tells stories that encourage readers to slow down and explore more deeply. Her travels have taken her through Canada and the United States, as well as Central & Eastern Europe, Central & South America and Turkey, with a particular interest in regional food, wine and culture.

Her work has appeared in the Globe & Mail, Toronto Star, Ottawa Citizen, Montreal Gazette, Taste & Travel Magazine, Vacay Network and others. She continues to write about destinations where history, local food and authentic communities intersect.