School
Western Carolina University, The University of Tennessee–Knoxville, George Mason University
Expertise
Wine Tourism, Frequent Flier Travel, Central Europe Travel
- In 2017, Elizabeth won the Born Digital Wine Award for Best Wine Tourism Content.
- She was a Hungarian Wines Web Wine Writing Competition winner in 2022.
- Elizabeth is a three-time finalist of the Wine Travel Awards in the category "The Brightest Journey."
Experience
A former language professor, wine club manager, and copywriter for Naked Wines USA turned award-winning freelance writer, Elizabeth now calls Zagreb, Croatia, home. She has contributed to publications such as the Napa Valley Register, Napa Valley Life Magazine, Wine Bulletin, and Food Wine Travel (FWT) Magazine. Elizabeth is also a member of the Circle of Wine Writers, Les Dames d'Escoffier International Sacramento and Sonoma chapters, and the International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association.
Education
Elizabeth holds a doctoral degree in community college education from George Mason University and master's and bachelor's degrees in French from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and Western Carolina University.
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North Carolina
By Elizabeth Smith
This historic town in North Carolina has become a large, modern city that still retains its small town charm. It's also home to beautiful vineyards.
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