Malika Bowling

• Adopted from an orphanage in India where she would have certainly not survived, Malika has been chasing the flavors of the world since infancy, turning a lifelong craving for connection into a career that spans five continents.
• She's a certified World Food Championships judge and two-time guidebook author who's craving new tastes and unexplored lands and convinced thousands to follow.
• Her travel writing has been featured by National Geographic, USA Today, Lonely Planet, and Fodor's, and she's appeared on HGTV as a go-to expert

Experience

Malika Bowling is a culinary travel journalist and island obsessive with a passport full of stamps, a suitcase that never stays unpacked, and a palate trained in everything from Michelin-star dining to open-air fish markets. As editor of Roamilicious.com, she's built a loyal following hungry for stories that go beyond the expected, covering surfside hideaways, luxury-for-less escapes, and the unforgettable meals that make a destination matter. Her work is grounded in deep cultural curiosity and a sharp editorial lens, shaped by more than a decade of writing for leading travel outlets. From judging global food competitions to exploring volcanic archipelagos and tracing the origins of cacao in Ecuador, Malika brings a visceral sense of place to every story she tells, always rooted in flavor, people, and discovery.

Education

Malika earned her Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Kennesaw State University.