Portfolio

My work has been published in a variety of outlets, and I write mainly about books and travel as it relates to food and wine and off-the-beaten-path destinations. I enjoy writing a reported piece as much as I love crafting book reviews and profiles of interesting people. Please check out a selection of my clips below.

One Year Into the Pandemic, an Oakland Chef Reflects on How Her Restaurant Has Survived

One Year Into the Pandemic, an Oakland Chef Reflects on How Her Restaurant Has Survived
March 2, 2021 | Fodor's Travel

8 great hotels that nod to badass women

8 great hotels that nod to badass women
February 18, 2021 | Orbitz

The Ups and Downs of Being an Independent Bookseller During the Pandemic

The Ups and Downs of Being an Independent Bookseller During the Pandemic
February 5, 2021 | Conde Nast Traveler

These stunning outdoor hotel rooms are a breath of fresh air

These stunning outdoor hotel rooms are a breath of fresh air
January 20, 2021 | Orbitz

Chef Travis Watson On Speaking Up In The Kitchen, Or Anywhere Else

Chef Travis Watson On Speaking Up In The Kitchen, Or Anywhere Else
December 14, 2020 | ZAGAT Stories

Tufa towers, volcanic rocks, and an alien landscape at California’s Mono Lake

Tufa towers, volcanic rocks, and an alien landscape at California’s Mono Lake
November 13, 2020 | Roadtrippers Magazine

This Might Be the Second Safest Way to Travel Right Now

This Might Be the Second Safest Way to Travel Right Now
October 26, 2020 | Fodor's Travel

10 social distancing day trips from Los Angeles

10 social distancing day trips from Los Angeles
October 7, 2020 | Budget Travel

Orange County is for Wine Lovers

Orange County is for Wine Lovers
July 22, 2020 | Wine4Food

New books just in time for summer reading

New books just in time for summer reading
June 1, 2020 | OC Register

Books. Read. Must.

Books. Read. Must.
May 12, 2020 | COAST Magazine

Books to beat the blahs

Books to beat the blahs
April 28, 2020 | COAST Magazine

Books to keep you entertained during the coronavirus

Books to keep you entertained during the coronavirus
March 20, 2020 | COAST Magazine

Taste the terroir in these top wine caves around the world

Taste the terroir in these top wine caves around the world
March 3, 2020 | Lonely Planet

“Pilates cured my back pain!”

“Pilates cured my back pain!”
February 26, 2020 | First for Women Magazine

What to Pick For Book Club in February

What to Pick For Book Club in February
February 25, 2020 | COAST Magazine

Cheers to the Wine Country of Paso Robles

Cheers to the Wine Country of Paso Robles
February 4, 2020 | COAST Magazine

Channel your inner Kerouac at these literary bars around the world

Channel your inner Kerouac at these literary bars around the world
January 24, 2020 | Lonely Planet

Curaçao Offers More Than Mere Paradise

Curaçao Offers More Than Mere Paradise
January 22, 2020 | COAST Magazine

Book Club Picks to Start the Year

Book Club Picks to Start the Year
January 6, 2020 | COAST Magazine

Enjoy the Simple Life at These 10 Agritourism Farm Stays Around the World

Enjoy the Simple Life at These 10 Agritourism Farm Stays Around the World
December 27, 2019 | Lonely Planet

Shaena Stabler, Editor & Publisher, Stu News LagunaLaguna Beach, CA
Danielle writes with great warmth and inclusiveness – bringing the reader into “her fold” as if they are her own family going on an intimate trip with her. She paints the natural world with exceptional beauty through her words too.
Samantha Dunn, Executive Editor, COAST MagazineSanta Ana, CA
“Would that every freelance writer had such a talent for a nice turn of phrase, the Swiss clock precision of meeting deadlines and the amenable attitude towards suggested improvement that Danielle commands. That would make every editor’s life a dream.”
Allene Symons, Author of Aldous Huxley’s HandsSanta Ana, CA
Danielle was a great help to me before my book launch in so many ways. She designed a website and even solved the problem of incorporating several complicated graphics I wanted to include. She also helped with press releases and provided overall hand-holding, and she was always responsive when I had questions. That meant a lot to me too. I recommend her highly!