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Member for 3 Years
Joined January 2023 - Verified Member
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Chicago Travel Massive
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Explore 17 000+ Verified Members and find travel professionals, creators, and startups from all around the world.About me
Inveterate traveler, recovering journalist looking to engage with the world positively with the aim of exploration, cross-cultural understanding, and the realization that we're all in this together
Why did you join the community?
Q&AI joined this group to connect with fellow travelers, especially those who have managed to turn their travels into a part of their work. I've been there before and want to connect to it again in a more authentic way
What is your favorite travel destination?
Q&AMy home town, St. Paul, Minnesota. Being away for such a long time it's changed so much, and it surprises me each time I go back.
Where do you dream of traveling to?
Q&ASoutheast Asia - I've seen only a glimpse (Singapore) and want to see more.
What was your first travel job?
Q&AI landed an internship at a newspaper in India just after graduating college. I loved every second of it.
What do you want to learn more about?
Q&AMonetizing content, marketing (especially self-promotion, and how to do it without feeling weird)
Three words that describe why we should travel?
Q&AMeet new people
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Hey all, this event is coming up March 4th at 2112 (4245 N. Knox st.). Definitely of interest to members of this group. https://www.meetup.com/awenitechicago/events/313281299/
Chicago Travel Massive 4 months ago
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I'll be there! Looking forward to meeting you all!
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I'm part of a weekly discussion group where one of us takes a turn each week to talk about something important to us. I'll let you know when it's ready.
My dream to walk the entire Africa coastline 3 years ago
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Way to go Des! It reminds me of Colin O'Brady and his "12-hour walk" concept. Using the approach of walking 12 hours every day no matter the conditions he became the first person to cross Antarctica on foot. He came out with a book and app about it last... show more
My dream to walk the entire Africa coastline 3 years ago