Atoosa Ryanne Arfa

• Atoosa has spent most of her career in corporate communications, including leading award-winning initiatives for two global airlines and an international airport, while also writing for travel and aviation publications.
• She has lived in five countries, traveled to more than 30 countries, and explored over 30 U.S. states by air and road, from major cities to small towns and national parks.
• As a hopelessly curious lifelong learner, Atoosa loves to look past the typical tourist spots when adventuring somewhere new, finding hidden gems and photographing all her findings.

Experience

Atoosa is a travel and business writer who holds a special blend of corporate savvy with a love of adventure, storytelling, and cross-cultural discovery. She has written for publications including Global Travel Retail Magazine, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, PAX International Magazine, and Matador Network, as well as her Substack, The Peripheral Passport. Through all of her travel experiences, she has developed firsthand understanding of cross-cultural business, local communities, and the importance of travel ecosystems. Most recently in 2025, she spent a sabbatical year supporting grassroots organizations in North Africa in tourism and education, where she officially launched her freelance writing career. All of her travels, research, and writing is driven by a lifelong passion for uncovering hidden gems and understanding the essence of every place she visits.

Education

Atoosa holds a master's degree in business administration from Georgia Institute of Technology and a bachelor's degree in communications and public relations from Boston University.