Annmarie Gajdos

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Location
New York, New York
School
Macaulay Honors College at CUNY Baruch College
Expertise
Solo travel, Cross-cultural travel, Destination reporting
  • Annmarie has traveled to 38 countries across 6 continents, most of them solo, reporting on destinations through firsthand experiences and immersive storytelling.
  • Her reporting is driven by curiosity and human connection, often incorporating cross-cultural interviews with locals, artists, musicians, and community members to explore the people and traditions that define a destination.
  • Annmarie's on-camera reporting has been featured on The Oprah Podcast, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and TMZ Live, where she brings destinations, culture, and human stories to life.

Experience

Annmarie's background spans journalism, on-camera hosting, and digital media, allowing her to tell travel stories across both written and visual platforms. She has worked in television, radio, and digital production through roles at HBO, CNN, and iHeartRadio before transitioning into travel journalism. As a travel writer, her work has appeared in Business Insider, Men's Journal, and Matador Network, where she covers destinations, local culture, and international pop culture. Whether she is exploring a new city, experiencing a cultural celebration, or immersing herself in a major international event, she aims to help readers better understand the world of travel through authentic, firsthand experience.

Education

Annmarie Gajdos earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Baruch College, graduating as valedictorian with a major in computer information systems, with a concentration in management of musical enterprises, and minors in New York City studies and business law.

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