Olivia James

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Location
Buenos Aires
School
Tulane University
Expertise
Adventure travel, Backpacking, Eco-Tourism
  • Olivia has traveled (many times solo) to 30 countries.
  • Born in Chicago, she spent seven years of her childhood in Seoul.
  • She reached Spanish fluency while backpacking through Latin America.

Experience

Olivia is a freelance content writer and journalist with a lifelong passion for adventure and outdoor travel. After a few years with Outside Magazine on their email marketing team, she left to pursue freelance writing. Her published articles appear in Yoga Journal, Outside Magazine, and Get Your Guide.

Education

Olivia holds a bachelor's degree in Public Health and International Development from Tulane University.

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