School
University of Pittsburgh
Expertise
under-the-radar travel destinations, scuba diving, solo female & family travel experiences
- Born in Nepal, Michelle grew up as a third-culture kid (TCK), living in five countries across three continents.
- Since her first scuba diving experience at 15, she has been diving in more than 13 countries and serves as an ocean conservation educator for the non-profit organization "Sharks4Kids."
- She frequently travels solo or with her favorite travel buddy, her son.
Experience
Michelle has been sharing her travel experiences on her blog, "No Place Like Roam," since 2017. Since then, she joined the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) and added freelance travel writing to her portfolio of work. She has traveled to over 85 countries and all seven continents, making countless memories along the way. Despite all those miles traveled, she still thrives on the adrenaline rush of landing in a new location to explore.
Education
Michelle has bachelor's and master's degrees in international affairs from the University of Pittsburgh. She minored in diplomacy, communications, and Asian studies.
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