Location
Palisade, Minnesota
School
Bemidji State University
Expertise
Minnesota-based travel and regional storytelling, Market, street food, and local dining exploration, Outdoor and adventure travel experiences
- As the founder of Expedition Taste, Amanda produces destination-driven travel stories for her website, social media platforms, and YouTube channel, where she combines writing, photography, and visual storytelling rooted in firsthand exploration.
- A native Minnesotan, she has spent years traveling the state, building a deep familiarity with Minnesota's landscapes, seasons, and regional character that informs her place-based travel reporting.
- She has reported extensively on Minnesota's North Shore, producing destination stories focused on Lake Superior communities, coastal towns, and regional travel experiences shaped by repeated visits throughout the year and conversations with locals.
Experience
Amanda Thompson is a travel and lifestyle writer and a native Minnesotan with more than 10 years of writing experience, shaped by a deep connection to the Midwest and its culture. She creates travel-focused content published across her own website, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and a range of brand websites, pairing reported writing with visual storytelling. She has written destination and lifestyle stories for national brands, including Sportsman's Guide, Camping World, and Wild Alaskan Seafood, and has also developed written copy and video scripts for numerous outdoor and consumer brands. Amanda is a member of OWAA (Outdoor Writers Association of America) and AGLOW (Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers).
Education
Amanda holds a bachelor's degree in business with a minor in marketing from Bemidji State University.
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Mississippi
By Amanda Thompson
This coastal city in Mississippi is a great Jersey Shore alternative for travelers and retirees seeking a coastal lifestyle, beaches, and warm communities.
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