- Debbie Oakes -

Debbie Oakes is an experienced freelance writer, copywriter, blogger, and editor specializing in travel, lifestyle, luxury, and adventure. With a career spanning from January 2006 to the present, Debbie captures the essence of travel through compelling words and images for global publications. Current roles include serving as a Modern International Wedding Celebrant at Sacred Destination Ceremonies, and as a freelance writer for Culture Trip and South China Morning Post. Prior experience includes copywriting for Banwa Private Island and working as Group Marketing Supervisor at dwp | design worldwide partnership, where responsibilities involved creating on-brand content to enhance the firm's marketing presence. Educational qualifications include a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism from the London School of Journalism and a BA in English Literature and Religious Studies from Victoria University of Wellington, among others.