TRAVEL GUIDES
Take the guesswork out of planning your next trip – simply choose your travel guide and begin your journey…
NORTH AMERICA
Click here to explore your favorite North American destinations, from Chicago to Cuba and beyond!
SOUTH AMERICA
Click here to discover the most exotic South American destinations, from Buenos Aires to Machu Picchu!
EUROPE
Click here to experience all that Europe has to offer, from the rolling hills of Italy to the posh streets of London!
ASIA
Click here to explore Asia's most fascinating destinations, from the glistening shores of Bali to the bustling streets of Bangkok!
OCEANIA
Click here to discover the best of the land down under...From Australia to New Zealand and beyond, Oceania awaits!
AFRICA
Click here to uncover Africa's finest gems, from the deserts of Morocco to wildlife safaris in Kenya!
Welcome to The Unbounded Traveler!
The world is amazing, and you deserve to see it
My name is Sophie Mendel, and I’m an American travel writer currently residing in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. I’ve traveled to over 40 countries and have lived in five, am fluent in English and Spanish (and am always in the process of learning more languages!) and love lugging my guitar with me around the globe! If you’re ready to get out there and explore the world, take the first step by clicking on any of my personally designed travel guides. Don’t stress about planning your next trip, I’ve already taken care of it! So get ready to experience all the fantastic things this world has to offer, trust me, you won’t be disappointed. To learn more about the motivation behind this blog, click here.
Currently a Commerce Editor at Travel + Leisure, I guide travelers towards the best travel products, shoes, and apparel for every type of trip. Check out my work here.
Previously a Credit Cards and Travel Rewards Staff Writer for LendingTree (and its subsidiary, ValuePenguin), I helped travelers make the best financial decisions for their trips. In my role as one of LendingTree’s multilingual travel experts, I was interviewed and quoted by Telemundo, CNBC, Travel + Leisure, Fox 25, ValuePenguin and more. You can view samples of my work here.
In my professional career, I have worked as a writer, editor, and copywriter for various travel-related brands. As a copywriter, I’ve crafted a number of promotional materials for hotels, restaurants, properties, and unique destinations all over the world. Through my work, I’ve developed the ability to turn complex concepts into snappy, engaging, and digestible content for a variety of audiences. View my full copywriting portfolio here.
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Feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or just to connect!