Wendy Helfenbaum is a Montreal-based freelance journalist, avid traveler, cruiser and foodie with 25 years’ experience writing about travel and lifestyle for dozens of publications across North America, including AARP, CAA, PBS’ NextAvenue.org, BBC.com, CruiseCritic and Costco Connection. Her special skill is packing a carry-on for any length of trip, and she’ll road trip anywhere to catch Bruce Springsteen live.