Sep 8, 2026
Anna Hammerschmidt is a travel writer and content creator and the founder of Come Join My Journey, a travel media brand focused on inspiring and helping travelers plan memorable trips throughout New York State, the Northeast, and destinations around the world.
With a strong focus on New York State and regional travel, Come Join My Journey highlights destinations, accommodations, attractions, dining, outdoor experiences, and hidden gems while providing practical resources that help travelers turn inspiration into real trips.
As founder of Come Join My Journey, Anna oversees editorial strategy, photography and video production, destination storytelling, social media, brand partnerships, and content marketing.
Come Join My Journey also partners with tourism organizations, hotels, and travel brands to create high-quality editorial and visual content that showcases what makes a destination unique. Its mission is to connect travelers with places worth experiencing while helping tourism partners share their stories through authentic and engaging travel content.
Anna partners with tourism organizations, destinations, hotels, and travel brands to create engaging editorial, photography, video, and social media content that showcases destinations and inspires travel. She has collaborated with tourism partners across New York State, including Chautauqua County, Steuben County, Seneca Lake Wine Trail, Keuka Lake Wine Trail, Visit Ithaca, and Experience Cortland, among others.
I’m always excited to connect with others in New York State’s tourism community, discover new corners of the state, and find creative ways to collaborate. I’m especially passionate about showcasing the incredible diversity of travel experiences across New York and creating content that inspires people to explore more of the state.
Travel is just as much a part of my life outside of work as it is professionally. I love exploring new destinations, discovering beautiful places to photograph, and seeking out the best local cafés wherever I go. Whether I’m road-tripping through New York State or wandering the streets of a new city in Europe, I’m happiest with a camera in hand and a great coffee stop somewhere along the way.