I’m honored to have my story included in the recent dog Edition of Chicken Soup for the Soul: This book celebrates dogs of all kinds including rescue dogs, senior dogs, pit bulls, black dogs, and shelter dogs waiting for a second chance. The book is available at Barnes and Nobles, Amazon and Walmart!!! As many
Elaine has a chapter in the recent dog edition of “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book! Read More »
Good news, Ebony Walden wrote a story for Ms. Magazine featuring nine books written by Black women about travel, belonging and the search for home. The writers have inspired her to think more deeply about what it means to cross borders, search for ourselves and find home along the way. The article features Maya Angelou,
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Ugogurl Productions has just published the 2026 summer edition of its Afrocentric travel media newsletter/blog. It includes calls for submission, travel news/events/classes/tips, Go Girl updates and much more. (35th edition) If you would like to be on the mailing list to receive the newsletter/blog in the future, just email me at elaineruthlee@gmail.com. Here is the link to the most
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Good news, I was recently interviewed by Kyla Denanyoh, creator of “YOU ARE A LAWYER” podcast, to discuss my life as an attorney, globetrotter and travel journalist. Every week, Kyla interviews a risk-taking lawyer to discuss how their legal education impacts their life. By sharing a lawyer’s experience before, during, and after law school, the
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Good news, Road Scholar’s April newsletter is featuring an article that I wrote entitled, “Freedom & Inspiration: What Elaine Lee Loves Most About Solo Travel”. As many of you know, I have successfully completed two solo trips around the world and visited 70 countries while mostly traveling solo. Thanks to the Road Scholar team for
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Good news! Elaine Lee was a featured speaker at the 2026 SF Bay Area Travel and Adventure Show’s Savvy Traveler Stage at the Santa Clara Convention Center on March 21. She taught a class entitled “From Journey to Journalist: Travel Writing 101.” This beginner’s course helped the attendees get one step closer to learning what
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Good news, the Sister’s Sanctuary of AARP featured my book, “Go Girl 2: The Black Women’s Book of Travel and Adventure”, in the March edition of their newsletter, which is dedicated to travel. The section is called “Good Reads for Globetrotters!”
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Ugogurl Productions has just published the 2026 winter edition of its Afrocentric travel media newsletter/blog. It includes calls for submission, travel news/events/classes/tips, Go Girl updates and much more. (34th edition) If you would like to be on the mailing list to receive the newsletter/blog in the future, just email me at elaineruthlee@gmail.com. Here is the link
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I am thrilled to announce that the story about my Portugal bike/river cruise adventure has been published by Cuisinenoir.com. It is an honor, privilege and delight to have my work featured by its James Beard award winning editor and founder, V. Sheree Williams. The article will also be syndicated on Yahoo!, Newsbreak, Apple News, Smart
Good news, BWA (Black Women Authors) Magazine showcased a story about me and Go Girl 2: The Black Woman’s Book of Travel and Adventure in their July edition. I really love their description of the book. Giving thanks and praise in the spirit of sisterhood. “Elaine Lee is a pioneer travel writer who has dedicated
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Ugogurl Productions has just published the summer edition of its Afrocentric travel media newsletter. It includes calls for submission, travel news/events/classes, Go Girl updates and much more. If you would like to be on the mailing list to receive the newsletter in the future, just email me at elaineruthlee@gmail.com Here is the most recent version
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I am thrilled to announce my partnership with Panorama Journal in the production of their epic and historic Paris edition (8/1/25). Working with Panorama writer and Go Girl contributor, Faith Adiele as well as Panorama Director, Matt Webb, we created a special feature section that showcases two essays from the anthology that I edited, “Go
