Meet Karla Walsh

Contributing Writer

Karla Walsh is a Des Moines, Iowa-based freelance lifestyle writer who has more than 17 years of experience covering travel, food, drink and wellness topics. When she's not on the road searching for the story behind the stories or checking into a new hotel to report back here on Hotels Above Par, you can find Karla at her desk contributing to Travel + Leisure, VERANDA, Better Homes and Gardens, Allrecipes, EatingWell, SHAPE, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, Bon Appetit, and more. Outside of work, she's on a mission to play and experience (or make) more art this year, and loves conquering new challenges, from HYROX events to sommelier certifications.