Location
Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
School
Wheaton College, University Of Edinburgh
Expertise
Trip Planning, Adventure Travel, Packing Tips
- Eben has worked as a travel writer and editor for several years.
- He has worked with freelance writers for years as a travel editor and senior travel writer.
- While traveling, he pretends to enjoy things like hiking, camping, fine dining, and museums when all he really wants to do is browse used bookstores and sit at the hotel bar.
Experience
Eben Diskin is a travel writer, amateur pizza connoisseur, and avid indoors man. He has worked as a writer and editor for several years in fields ranging from marketing and franchising to the travel industry. As an editor, he understands how to manage creative personalities and provide constructive feedback.
Education
Eben earned a B.A. in history from Wheaton College and an MFA in creative writing from the University of Edinburgh. Classroom experiences prepared him for a career in writing, and the pursuit of a grad degree abroad stoked a love of travel.
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