Chris Malone Méndez

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Location
Los Angeles, California
School
New York University
Expertise
Travel Tips, Local Cultures, Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations
  • Chris is an avid world traveler and counts trips to Uruguay, Austria, and Morocco among his highlights.
  • As a journalist, he has interviewed musicians, actors, and artists from around the world and featured their work in digital and print publications.
  • His goal is to set foot on all seven continents one day.

Experience

Chris Malone Méndez has had a lifelong love of travel and immersing himself in cultures from around the globe. Named after the patron saint of travelers, Chris has lived across the United States in Miami, New York, and Los Angeles, and once lived abroad as a student in Prague. In his years as a writer, he's strived to amplify underrepresented voices everywhere and shine a light on the people and places that often don't receive widespread recognition. His work has been featured in Forbes, Billboard, Men's Journal, Thrillist, and more. When he's not busy writing, you can find Chris training for his next marathon, reading on a beach somewhere, or planning his next trip.

Education

Chris has a B.S. in media, culture, and communication from New York University.

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