Natasha Bernstein

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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
School
University of Cape Town, Luiss Guido Carli
Expertise
Surf travel destinations, Ski trips, Eco-Tourism
  • Natasha has traveled to 35 countries, five of which she has lived in for over three months.
  • Her favorite trips are those that revolve around surfing and snowboarding.
  • Since 2020, she has lived as a digital nomad moving between South Africa, the U.S., and Europe.

Experience

Natasha started her freelance career ghostwriting travel articles in 2020. Working behind the scenes for major travel blogs and global hotel chains, she has helped inspire exploration and adventure across the four corners of the world. With a master's in international relations, she has always been drawn to the intersection of sustainability and travel. Over the past five years, her work has been featured in Forbes, Asset Magazine, and Impact Alpha. Between article submissions, you'll find her surfing in Cape Town or snowboarding in the Alps. As a former competitive surfer, she is always chasing the next wave.

Education

Natasha holds a Bachelor of Social Science and a diploma in business management from the University of Cape Town. She earned her master's in global economic governance and public affairs in Italy and France, graduating with a first-class distinction for her thesis.

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