 In 1996 Jacobson became a full-time freelance writer working for travel publications, translating books, and contributing to 55 anthologies published on four continents.In 1999 she relocated to the far-flung Greek island of Karpathos, and became the editor of an early internet ezine, Kafenio.She also edited the ezines IslandMania (2001–2003) and InsiderEuropa (2001–2003).