Location
Maryland's Eastern Shore
School
Western Maryland College
Expertise
Solo travel, Beachcombing Travel, Budget Travel
- Mary has traveled internationally and written extensively about her travels during her 30-year writing career.
- She is a kayaker, surfer, and beachcomber and loves writing about her adventures.
- She lives on Maryland's Eastern Shore, where she enjoys writing about regional travel to the area.
Experience
Mary is a bestselling author and lifelong journalist and has edited several regional magazines in her regional area of Maryland's Eastern Shore. An award-winning writer and editor who has taught writing at several universities, Mary is a beachcombing educator, avid miniaturist, and mother of four.
Education
Mary graduated from Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College) with a degree in psychology and a minor in sociology. She was editor of both her college and high school newspapers.
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Pennsylvania
By Mary McCarthy
In Southern Pennsylvania there's a quaint borough with wild blueberries, fresh mountain air, and breathtaking architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright.
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