Hollyanna McCollom Title: Freelance Contributor Education: Arizona State University Location: Salem, Oregon Expertise: Cooking, crafts, home decor, sustainable living, travel, pop culture, general lifestyle Hollyanna McCollom is a writer and editor with more than 15 years of experience in travel and tourism writing, covering the Pacific Northwest as well as other regions across the United States including Minnesota, Colorado, Hawaii, and California. She is the author of the Moon Portland travel guide (now in its 4th edition). She served as editor-in-chief of PDX Magazine as well as the editorial lead for several other small publications and projects.HighlightsAuthor of the Moon Portland travel guidePrevious roles include editor-in-chief of PDX MagazineFreelance writer specializing in food, pop culture, wellness, DIY craft, and sustainable living Experience As a freelance writer, Hollyanna specializes in food, pop culture, wellness, DIY craft, and sustainable living. She is also part of a Portland, Oregon-based nerd folk band, called the PDX Broadsides. They perform at venues large and small around the United States and Canada singing about science, history, literature, comics, fandom, and feelings. About Better Homes & Gardens Better Homes & Gardens, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is the only iconic home brand with a 100+ year history of providing trustworthy and achievable ideas for all doers and home-enthusiasts. We are the go-to resource for fresh takes on home, food, and gardening—inspiring people to bring their dreams to life at home on special occasions and every day. BHG reaches 45 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial process.