AJ Templeton

A.J., also known as Amanda Jo, went on her first trip at the tender age of 6 weeks and hasn’t stopped traveling since. A.J. spent most of her childhood summers with her family, exploring the National Parks, small towns, and out-of-the-way places in the western and mid-western United States. She finds it easier to tell you where she hasn’t been in the U.S., as opposed to where she has been. She spent three seasons working at a small luxury guest ranch in Wyoming and enjoys sharing her knowledge of the West.

A.J. completed her B.B.A. in International Business at Florida Atlantic University in 2004. As a result of working for Alpine Adventures, she went back to school, finishing her Master of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of Central Florida in 2009. A.J. now spends most of her time teaching the “Travel & Hotel Management” program at a small university in Ohio, where she enjoys sharing her experiences with her students. In her spare time, A.J. enjoys exploring new places and spending time with her dog, Ruby.