Mary Klest

Mary Klest is a Chicagoland writer. Her work focuses on lifestyle, travel, and a layman’s view of science. She looks for local elements that can be appreciated across borders. Her professional writing career spans twenty years in a mix of public relations, content marketing and journalism.
Spring 2024
Mary Klest

Six Days on the Green River

We launched our canoe when the wind was against us. Starting at Crystal Geyser in southern Utah, we planned to end near the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers. We struggled to move forward. At the stern, Rudy kept the canoe on course.  “Have you been in these conditions

Read More »
Summer 2023
Mary Klest

Visiting Varanasi, India

The late afternoon sun cast shadows on Varanasi’s faded buildings. My college-aged son and I approached the Manikarnika Ghat, a holy cremation ground with bleacher-like steps leading to the west bank of the Ganges River. He stopped, but I walked ahead. “How would you like it if a stranger…” His

Read More »
September 2020 Issue
Mary Klest

Tour Guides Face the Pandemic Problem

When traveling to countries where people didn’t speak or look like me, my teachers were tour guides. They steered me to places and people I will never forget. Many memories of my travels are directly linked to the guides who showed me the way to appreciate their culture, spiritual practices

Read More »

Get TravelWorld International Magazine in Your Inbox!

Don’t miss out on the latest adventures from around the world. Stay up-to-date on the latest TWI issues!