Our inaugural event honoring photographer Lee Foster is both on Zoom and in person at the Moxy Hotel in downtown Oakland.

A look at BATW events through fall, including two virtual Corporate Showcases and our November photography awards meeting at the new Moxy Hotel in Oakland.

MJ Pramik recaps September’s tasty BATW event.

Use your contacts and creativity to develop meetings and more 2022.

BATW Executive Director, Ginny Prior, gives you a sneak peak of autumn events you won’t want to miss.

Enjoy lunch, tastings and a tour with ‘Instagramable’ views of the wine country

Kevin O’Hara is a master storyteller and frequent guest of honor at Irish heritage celebrations.

BATW President Judith Horstman’s conversation with National Geographic travel Writer Don George is now online.

Join us for an evening of tales, conversation and Irish trivia with a master storyteller.

Wilmer is the winner of six SATW Lowell Thomas Awards and a pioneer in podcasting.

Co-sponsored by Book Passage, Don will share stories of his travels to some 90 countries and six continents.

George talked about the editing process, what editors are looking for, and what could cause a piece to be rejected.

Jack London’s love of travel and gift for writing make this a natural location for BATW’s meeting.

Celebrated travel writer offers insider tips on what editors want and don’t want.

Upcoming meetings include three major zoom events and an in-person meeting June 13 in Jack London State Park.

MJ Pramik has a tasty take on our February cooking class with Chef Linda Carucci.

March zoom event featured plenty of tips for travel bloggers.

Our expert panel will offer ideas and insight to help you reach a wider audience with your blog.