Exploring the world, one destination at a time. From hidden gems to popular landmarks, I’m passionate about discovering new cultures, cuisines, and experiences.

CEO. Lesbian. 6 figures.

Author of Why We Need to Be Wild: One Woman's Quest for Ancient Answers to 21st Century Problems. Writer, Rewilder, Mother to two girls in the Sierra foothills.

PhD evolutionary ecology/ornithology. Psittacophile. SciComm senior contributor at Forbes, former SciComm at Guardian. Also on Substack at 'Words About Birds'.

Find my main blog here https://alexandersemenyuk.substack.com

I’m the author of The Wisdom of Crowds. I’ve been a business columnist for Slate and The New Yorker and written for a wide range of other publications.

Former Member of Congress