School
Quinnipiac University
Expertise
Sports Fan Travel, Golf Getaways, All-Inclusive Travel
- Alex has golfed on three continents and swam in three of the five oceans, bringing decades of world travel to his writing.
- His 2023 trip to Ireland featured relics and historical landmarks in the game of golf and an extensive background on tourism in Ireland.
- He is a veteran and aficionado of all-inclusive travel, and he finds the islands with the quietest beaches and best sunsets.
Experience
Alex has been a professional writer, podcaster, and content creator for 7 years. He co-founded the "Course of Life" brand podcast and social media brand and has partnered to create engaging travel content around the globe. He has also worked in the busiest ESPN and ESPN Radio Newsrooms and covered major sporting events for "Course of Life." His writing experience includes travel editorial and sports features for Splash Sports, The First Call Newsletter, and Sports Illustrated. Working in sports media has made hotels and planes of all types the norm in Alex's life, and he's on a quest to visit all seven continents. His content is a fusion of sports fan travel mixed with luxury paradise settings, and he believes that the best destination is the next one. Alex joined Static Media in 2024, and his affinity to travel both for golf getaways and sun-soaked pleasure fuels his creativity and curiosity in writing. Every trip creates new memories and shared experiences that he uses to help his readers plan itineraries for any schedule. If there's a locals-only food spot or a hidden gem landmark in town, Alex will unveil it for you.
Education
Alex has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Quinnipiac University.
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Travel Guides
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When shopping is a big part of your holiday travel experience, consider this small Texas town with streets boasting fun local stores, packed with presents.
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"The world's most beautiful Taco Bell" is a crown jewel of the fast-food establishment, where pro surfers stop by for a quick bite on the Pacific Coast.
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Travel Guides
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Enjoy Parisian food away from Paris in this small, unassuming town in Maine, home to overlooked American history, hiking, and beautiful New England scenery.
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Destinations
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This underrated city in Ohio transforms into a Christmas wonderland during the holidays. Listen to carolers, meet Santa, or hop aboard the North Pole Express!
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Destinations
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This 75-foot long suspension bridge in Maine is the shortest of its kind in America. Visit to check it out, enjoy the gorgeous views, and feel the wiggle!
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Destinations
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Ski and snowboard with the family to your heart's content in Massachusetts at the slopes that SKI magazine called "the most accessible on the East Coast."
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Destinations
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Traveling across New England, you should be sure to stop at Connecticut's roadside diner with an enormous library that offers free books to every customer.
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Travel Guides
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An award-winning lakeside resort promises water sports and great dining in Wisconsin during the summertime and even has activities for winter guests.
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