Amy McMahon

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Location
Copenhagen, Denmark
School
Montana State University, University of Denver, Oxford House
Expertise
Family trips, Slow travel, Scandinavia
  • Amy had never been on a plane until a Girl Scout trip to Switzerland in her teens, which ignited her love of travel. Since then, she's lived in six countries and traveled to over 40.
  • She's always been an avid storyteller, from short stories as a kid to a successful travel blog in her late 20s.
  • In addition to writing, Amy is a dedicated photographer of families, weddings, and travel. She is currently working on a photography book focused on ruins around the world.

Experience

During a semester studying Spanish in Peru in 2009, Amy started a successful travel blog, and has been writing for various travel outlets ever since. She blogged about a sojourn in Southeast Asia, a summer internship in China, and teaching jobs in Czechia and Hungary before transitioning to writing full-time after the birth of her daughter in 2018. In addition to writing for travel anthologies, magazines, newspapers, and websites (e.g., Explore and Matador Network), Amy has also been an editor for several travel websites.

Education

Amy has an English degree from Montana State University, a master's degree in International Disaster Psychology from the University of Denver, and a TEFL certificate from Oxford House.

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