Sharon Kong Perring

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Location
Los Angeles
School
Chapman University, University of Oklahoma, Harvard University, Birmingham City University
Expertise
New England regional travel, Travel to the UK, Seoul, South Korea experiences
  • Sharon is a regular contributor to publications like Yahoo Lifestyle and TheTravel.com, and her work is syndicated to MSN and Flipboard.
  • She has worked with several national tourist agencies, including the tourist offices in Curacao, Saint Martin, and Barbados, to spotlight unique cultural experiences.
  • Sharon routinely crafts social media content for publications and collaborators to highlight experiences, accommodations, and new additions to destination offerings.

Experience

With travel to 30 countries and 41 states/US territories under her belt, Sharon has embraced travel writing as a way to share her experiences with others. A contributor to half a dozen publications, Sharon also writes for Islands' sister brand, House Digest. An avid foodie and enthusiast for cultural experiences, she frequently writes about restaurants, adventure travel, and cultural tours available at some of the world's most exciting destinations.

Education

Sharon is a media and cultural studies doctoral candidate completing her final Ph.D. year at Birmingham City University in the U.K. She has an M.A. in museum studies from the University of Oklahoma and two post-graduate certifications from Harvard University (in museum studies) and Birmingham City University (research). She received a B.A. in history and anthropology from Chapman University in Orange County, California.

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