Cheryl Probst

Location: Kennewick, WA, United States

Member Since: 20 June 2008

Professional Associations

 Travelwriters.com

Introduction

My love affair with China began in the spring of 1984 when I took my first trip to China. I was fascinated by this mysterious, exotic country, and 24 years later I am still going to China. I even moved to Beijing for two years where I worked as a copy editor for China Daily. Over the years I've self-published mini-guides to Beijing, and in 2007 published a coffee table book of my favorite photos taken over the years. I worked as an reporter/editor/photographer/publisher of community and daily newspapers for 25 years. I have been in 43 of the 50 states, including Alaska where I lived for seven years, and have made numerous trips to Europe. But China remains my passion, and I return about every other year, most recently in March 2008. On years I don't go to China, my husband and I go to Europe. We pick one city and spend a week exploring it, with maybe a day trip or two out of town. I've found the best independent travel trips (airfare and hotel combos) are for weeklong trips. When I was in my 20s, if I couldn't spend at least a month in Europe each trip, I didn't want to go. Now that I'm a senior citizen, I'm finding a week is just the right length.

Experience & Expertise

I worked in Beijing for two years, and successfuly published two mini-guides to traveling in China: "Do It Yourself Beijing" and "My China" that were available only on my website.

Publishing Credentials

Olympian, Anchorage Times, Omak Chronicle, Franklin County Graphic, China Daily/Beijing Weekend, Beijing This Month

Awards Received

I have received 22 state and regional newspaper awards for writing, editing and photography.