Ron Stern, known as The Global Gumshoe is an international travel photojournalist. His passions include writing compelling stories and shooting captivating imagery. Ron focuses on covering all aspects of senior travel such as hospitality, culinary, luxury, destinations, cruises, and destinations.He was the former Denver City Guide Editor for The Daily Meal and his stories covered the gambit, from 8 Reasons to Fall in Love With Saint Louis to Baton Rouge’s New Food Scene to the Culinary Diversity of Southwest Germany.Ron’s articles have appeared in digital news sites such as The Epoch Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Sun-Sentinel, Baltimore Sun, San Diego Union-Tribune, Yahoo News, and MSN. Magazines include Shape, Cruise, AAA Motorist, Canadian Traveler, Visit Los Cabos, and Destinations West.Ron’s other contributions include PBS, Mobil Travel Guides and his photography has been used extensively by entities such as tourism boards and public relations firms. He has traveled extensively and as a Certified International Tour Manager, has led groups to interesting locales both here and abroad. Ron is a frequent public speaker and has presented his travel talks to thousands both in the United States and Canada. He also teaches DSLR and Smartphone photography.