Melanie Carden

Melanie is a freelance writer and former chef with decades of experience in travel, food, and adventure. Returning to university in adulthood, she graduated summa cum laude from UMass Amherst with a focus in food and culture journalism. Her bylines include Paste Magazine, Business Insider, The List, Film Fest Magazine, Explore, and Wealth of Geeks. She’s at the ready to explore cricket tacos in Mexico, snorkeling coves in the Galapagos, or undiscovered Main Streets across the US.