Location
Kawaihae, Hawaii
School
University of Nevada, Reno, Point3 Language Center
Expertise
Sustainable travel, Global cultures, Solo travel
- Natasha is a first-generation American on her father's side and the daughter of two airline employees, who was traveling before she could walk.
- She has visited dozens of countries over four continents, with islands and beaches topping her list of favorite destinations to explore.
- Passionate about writing, culture, travel and sustainability, Natasha has won multiple Nevada Press Association awards for her magazine features.
Experience
Natasha has worked as a freelance writer for a decade, delving into and sharing the stories behind global destinations, foods, and cultures for media outlets including AFAR, Edible Communities, Hawaii.com, Matador Network, the San Francisco Chronicle, SFGate, USAToday, and Time Out New York, among others. As a travel journalist, she has a zeal for authentic storytelling while helping travelers better experience any destination, and lessen their environmental impact when visiting. Prior to her writing career, she spent more than a decade in travel public relations, crafting destination stories through detailed research.
Education
Natasha earned a bachelor's degree in international affairs from the University of Nevada, Reno.
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