Amanda Finn

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Location
Chicago, Illinois
School
DePaul University, Ripon College
Expertise
Disney Parks, Luxury Travel, LGBTQIA+ Travel
  • So far, Amanda has been to 20 countries and 27 states.
  • Their favorite places visited so far include Prague, Hong Kong, Dublin, Costa Rica, and Sydney.
  • Amanda is a firm believer that travel makes us better people and tries to learn at least a little bit of a language anytime they visit a non-English speaking country.

Experience

As an avid traveler, Amanda had no problem falling headfirst into travel writing. They love to write about things like unique experiences or highlighting personal adventures in a new way. In that time, they have written a little about a lot for outlets like Yahoo, American Theatre, Chicago Reader, Via Travelers, and more.

Education

Amanda has an M.A. in writing, rhetoric and discourse, a certificate in women and gender studies and a B.A. in English, theatre, and film/media studies.

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