Kit Travels

18/10/2025

Reeling amidst autumn's beauty. Eavesdropping on wind & leaves conversation.

17/10/2025

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14/10/2025

Earned media stories take time and are worth the wait! My feature in NASA publication shares the historic collaboration between Panama's Indigenous Emberá people and to train Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo astronauts in jungle survival.
My deeply researched story is a direct result of my attending the 2024 World Summit in Panama. My pre-trip introduced me to the Emberá living on the Chagres River. Thank you to , and the AdventureTravel Trade Association for the opportunity to experience Panama. I'll return.
Although this little known historic collaboration was decades ago, today it felt good to report on a positive story about the USA working with another country peacefully, recognizing Indigenous knowledge, and respecting the people who share it. NASA's lunar relationship with Panama is now coming full circle, like a full moon. Panama recently joined the Artemis Accords.

14/10/2025

Earned media stories take time and are worth the wait! My feature in USA TODAY's NASA publication shares the historic collaboration between Panama's Indigenous Emberá people and NASA to train Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo astronauts in jungle survival.
Although this little known historic collaboration was decades ago, today it felt good to report on a positive story about the USA working with another country peacefully, recognizing Indigenous knowledge, and respecting the people who share it. NASA's lunar relationship with Panama is now coming full circle, like a full moon. Panama recently joined the Artemis Accords.
My deeply researched story is a direct result of my attending the Adventure Travel Trade Association 2024 World Summit in Panama. My pre-trip introduced me to the Emberá living on the Chagris River. Thank you to Balaena Travel, Visit Panama, and the AdventureTravel Trade Association for the opportunity to experience Panama. I'll return.

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08/10/2025

In my tiny garden.

04/10/2025

Recently, I was a guest on the AAA Auto Club Enterprises "Travel with AAA" podcast chatting with host Angie Orth about the wonders of my hometown Chicago and its resilient people.
We shared a heartfelt connection as we talked about being proud descendants of immigrants to this country. Chicago is the City of Big Shoulders, open heart, and bold spirit always welcoming diverse people from near and far.
My city has so many positives to celebrate and share with the world. Come to Chicago and experience for yourself its beauty, diversity, inclusive nature, and genuine hospitality.
Thank you to AAA Auto Club Enterprises Editor in Chief and Senior Features Editor Derrik Lange (), podcast host Angie Orth (), and podcast producer Ginni Saraswati of for your guidance, talents, and the opportunity to shine a bright, positive spotlight on my city.
Here is the podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/traveling-with-aaa/id1617323898?i=1000724957735

02/10/2025

Denali National Park might not be the first place you think of for fishing in Alaska, but Kit Bernardi's recent article in USA TODAY shows why anglers shouldn’t miss it.

Even if fishing isn’t the main reason for your visit, it is one Denali experience that deserves a spot on your list!

Read the full story via the link below.

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📸 by Christopher Sherwood

30/09/2025

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30/09/2025

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Camp Denali

30/09/2025

A USA TODAY TODAY fish tale! My story on fishing for Alaska's Native Arctic Grayling in and around Denali National Park and Preserve published online.

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Between its pristine waters and native fish, Denali National Park is a paradise for anglers who come to cast for such rare fish as Arctic grayling.