Location
New York, New York
Expertise
Responsible tourism, Off-season travel, Budget travel
- Michael turned his passion for travel into a full-time career when he launched his website Just a Pack in 2014.
- Since then, he has written about countless locations across over 70 countries and counting.
- In addition to his writing and editing experience, Michael is also an avid travel photographer.
Experience
Michael is a seasoned travel journalist, editor, and photographer with over 12 years of experience. He began his journalism career working for The Queens Tribune and the New York Post before moving into travel writing and publishing. He founded an independent travel website, and worked as a consultant for Czech Tourism, managing its English-language social media.
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