Bruce Bolger, and avid traveler and experienced walker, has explored the countryside in more than a dozen countries spanning four continents. Currently head of a book packaging and electronic publishing company, he has extensive experience in the travel and publishing fields. He is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara and attended the University of Paris in France. He lives outside of New York City with his wife, Shawn, and children, Kate, Chris, and Elizabeth.
Gary Stoller is the investigative travel editor of USA Today. He previously worked 10 years as an editor of Conde Nast Traveler magazine. Judges cited his articles when the magazine twice won National Magazine Awards, and he has received awards from the National Press Club, the Society of American Travel Writers, and the Aviation/Space writers Association. His work has been featured on numerous television shows, including ABC's Good Morning America and NBC's Today.