School
Duquesne University, Humboldt University Berlin, Central European University
Expertise
National Parks, Foreign Travel, Hiking Trails
- Stephen has covered breaking travel news and major travel trends for top travel publications.
- An avid traveler, he has stepped foot on four different continents and more than two dozen countries.
- When not writing, he enjoys hiking, kayaking, and nature photography.
Experience
Stephen Hanson is an author, travel writer, and amateur photographer. A native of Pittsburgh, he has also lived in Berlin, Vienna, and Washington, D.C., where he currently resides. Steve has published both fiction and non-fiction in international publications. In addition to his published works, he has also studied cognitive science at the graduate level and worked in the educational field.
Education
Stephen has a bachelor's degree with a dual focus on English and philosophy, and is currently completing a graduate degree in the field of cognitive science.
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Travel Guides
By Stephen Hanson
Sometimes the best adventures are in the places we least expect, and that’s certainly the case with this marvelous gypsum cave in one of Oklahoma’s state parks.
By Stephen Hanson
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Outdoor Adventure
By Stephen Hanson
On the East Coast, you have to visit one Pennsylvania state park in particular, which has waterfalls, camping, whitewater rafting, hiking, and more.
By Stephen Hanson
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Destinations
By Stephen Hanson
There's more to tourism in Pennsylvania than the City of Brotherly Love, and this charming tourist town near Pittsburgh is one of its most underrated spots.
By Stephen Hanson
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