I'm Cindy McCain, university writing/literature instructor and an award-winning travel blogger and journalist specializing in travel narrative courses, workshops, and retreats. I'm also a freelance editor, podcaster, and escape artist who has led group tours for decades, explored 27 countries, and lived in three.

Southern Girl Gone Global has been named a Top 30 Travel Blog from 2020 - 2026. My works have been featured by Yahoo!, U.S. News & World Report, Orbitz, Expedia, StyleBlueprint, and SheKnows, and I've done 50+ collaborations with travel brands.