Smith, Zoë: - Zoë Smith is a travel writer and digital editor who has written for Rough Guides titles including France, Dordogne & the Lot, Turkey, and Istanbul. She backpacked solo around South America and Southeast Asia and travelled to 50+ countries before settling in her childhood second home of France. She enjoys seeking out local cultural experiences as well as outdoor adventures like hiking, scuba diving and horse riding, and can't resist an unusual place to stay.