A Phoenix-based freelance travel writer, translator, and language instructor, Emese Fromm is the owner ofWanderer Writes. Besides this site, you can find her travel articles in Lonely Planet, TravelAwaits,RoadTrippers Magazine, Matador Network, and GoNOMAD, among other publications.
A native Hungarian from Transylvania (Romania), Emese grew up surrounded by multiple cultures and speaks several languages. Three decades after leaving Romania, this background still helps her appreciate and connect with people of different backgrounds, which shows up in her articles that highlight the culture, history, and legends of the places she visits.
She believes that travel is a medium for understanding and respecting natural and cultural diversity. And since sustainability is extremely important to her, she often includes sustainable practices in her travel article, and she also writes about sustainability issues we encounter every day, not only during our travels.
Besides writing for online travel magazines and publishing her travel site, she teaches Hungarian as a foreign language, and works as a freelance translator.
A Few Of Emese Fromm’s Published Articles
Lonely Planet:
TravelAwaits – A Few favorites of the 70+ articles published here:
- 5 Fantastic Experiences At Utah’s Natural Bridges National Monument
- My 8 Favorite Stops On A Round Trip Adventure From Durango To Telluride
- 12 Things To Know Before Your First Trip To Transylvania
- 7 Incredible Ancient Ruins To Explore In U.S. National Parks
- 9 Unique Stops From Sedona To The Grand Canyon
- 5 Fantastic Experiences At Utah’s Natural Bridges National Monument
- 9 Amazing Stargazing Spots In Arizona
- 9 Most Amazing Scenic Drives In Arizona
- 14 Key Phrases To Know Before You Visit Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula
- 9 Gorgeous Hikes In Washington State
- The Incredible Cave Tour To Experience In Austin, Texas
RoadTrippers Magazine:
- The ultimate guide to Colorado’s San Juan Skyway
- Rivaling the fall foliage of the Northeast, Arizona’s aspen colonies put on a stunning show
Matador Network – A few favorites of the articles published here:
- How This Funnel Cake From Transylvania Saved a City Under Siege
- The Largest Pyramid in the World Isn’t in Egypt. It’s in Mexico.
- The Ultimate Day Trip To the Grand Canyon From Phoenix
- 9 Amazing Castles You Didn’t Know Existed in Romania
- The Ultimate Arizona Road Trip
GoNomad:
TravelWorld International Magazine:
Travel thru History:
Desert USA:
A Few Favorites on Wanderer Writes:
- Turda Gorge: Land Of My Childhood In Transylvania
- 9 Spectacular Ancient Ruins In The Four Corners Area Worth A Visit
- Rupea Citadel: Discover History And Myths Of Medieval Transylvania
A Few Favorites Published on the Website of the Hungarian Cultural Association of Phoenix :
- 200 Years From the Birth of Hungary’s National Poet, Sándor Petőfi
- The Tradition of Christmas Markets – Around the World, in Hungary and Hungarian Communities
- Travel to Hungary without Leaving Phoenix through MIM
Articles in Hungarian – Magyarul:
- Benedek Elek és a magyar népmese napja
- 200 éve született Petőfi Sándor, az egyik legismertebb magyar költő
- 125 éve született Tamási Áron
- A kürtős kalács eredete és hogyan került Phoenixbe (is)
- Karácsonyi Vásárok a világ körül, Magyarországon és magyarlakta területeken régen és ma
- Szüreti bál Phoenixben
- Látogassunk haza a phoenixi hangszermúzeumon (MIM-en) keresztül
- “Tavasszal menj ki a szabadba” – s ha már Arizonában vagy, látogass meg egy nemzeti parkot
- Húsvéti locsolás – magyar szokások és hagyományok
- Az egyik legelső női világutazó és útleíró magyar volt
- Őszre vonatkozó szólások, mondások, népszokások
Other Writing:
Children’s Stories:
- SFC Magazine December 2009, page 12: Noise in the Night – story for ages 7-9.
Destinations Emese Fromm Writes About
Emese only writes about destinations she personally visits and in some cases in addition to visiting, learns about their historical and natural background.
Ancient Maya Archaeological Sites
Besides visiting all the sites she writes about multiple times over the past three decades, Emese is an avid reader of professional books about the ancient Maya. She even attended a workshop led by leading Mayanist David Stuart at the University of Texas in Austin. While visiting the sites, she interacts with local Maya natives in a combination of broken Spanish, English and some Maya words. All this gives her a better understanding of the sites she visits, offering her readers a deeper understanding of their background.
Archaeological Sites in the US Southwest
Emese lives in the Southwest and loves to explore the archaeological sites of the area. She reads about the ancient history of the sites, and she interacts with the present-day Native people of the area, giving her a deeper understanding of the historical background of the sites.
Destinations in Arizona
Emese has been an Arizona resident for the past thirty years. During this time she traveled extensively through the state, she has been involved with the cultural scene in Phoenix, public and charter schools. She volunteered at events and in several different cultural organizations. This background gives her a deeper understanding of the area, which shows up in her articles.
Destinations in Transylvania
Transylvania is Emese’s homeland. She grew up there and still visits her family and friends there regularly. She doesn’t just go to the tourist destinations, though that is what she mostly writes about. Her memories of these places, her understanding of the people who live there, adds another dimension to her articles.
Other Destinations, Including National Parks, the Pacific Northwest, Canada, European and Latin American Countries, Among Others
Though you’ll find fewer articles about the above destinations, all of them are based on first-hand experiences, personal travels, and interactions with locals.