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Margarita Ibbott is the travel writer behind DownshiftingPRO, where she shares destination stories, road trip inspiration, and practical travel advice. Her work appears regularly on a range of respected travel and lifestyle platforms, including Amateur Traveler, Hotel-Scoop.com, Sixty and Me, The Roam Report, and Coleman Concierge. She is also featured on MSN and contributes syndicated travel content that reaches audiences nationwide.
In addition to written work, Margarita is a guest on travel podcasts, including Amateur Traveler, and 50 Cups of Coffee. A former professional organizer, she brings a detail-oriented, practical perspective to her writing, balancing useful trip-planning advice with engaging storytelling. Please check my Muck Rack profile for a list of media outlets.
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I have also had a few of my adult children guest post about the theatre scene, travels in Europe, and autism.
Topics I am interested in covering:
Indigenous Tourism: There is much to learn about this niche tourism sector. From Native American storytellers, Inuit carvers or Metis writers. This particular interest has brought me to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State and Wendake in Quebec.
Culinary Tourism: There is no better way to understand a people than through their food. Sitting down to eat and drink is a common experience. So I look for food tours, cooking classes or farm-to-table experiences.
Arts & Culture: I’ve never met a museum I didn’t love. I am drawn to fine art, decorative arts and history museums. I’m interested in covering stories about new exhibits, unique experiences and outdoor art, including sculpture gardens, murals and street art.
Boomer and Gen-X: Straddling the world of Boomers (my older siblings) and Gen Xer’s my husband and most of our friends, I’m interested in stories about ‘the next chapter’ in our lives. We are still working but hope to retire soon, we have become empty-nesters and are adjusting to our new relationships with our adult children. We are often caregivers to our aging parents and are navigating long-term care, Alzheimer’s or dementia parents.
Soft Adventure: I am looking for continued challenges and adventures that may include biking, kayaking, segways, hikes, and maybe a bit of glamping. I’m not looking to climb mountains and jump out of planes but I am willing to get up really early to see those stunning sunrises from a summit or walk the Camino.
Hire me as a speaker:
I love public speaking and feel at ease sharing my travel expertise. You may be interested in having a speaker come in to discuss different destinations in Canada, the US, or parts of Europe. From basic travel planning tips to stories from the trenches. Inquiries can be done via email. Info@DownshiftingPRO.com.
Meet me on these social media channels:
- Facebook Page
- Twitter – DownshiftingPRO
- TikTok
- Instagram – Family & Lifestyle
- Instagram – Couples Travel
- YouTube
 🥾 Explore: Tours & Experiences
🏡 Where to Stay: Top Accommodations
đźš™ Hit the Road: Car Rental Deals
🛫 Get Away: Find Flight Deals
🎒 Shop: Travel Essentials