Solo Travels Snapshot: Hawaii
In 2021 I went on a solo trip to Hawaii. It was the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic and everything sucked. I had been laid off from my job, been…
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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 living in NYC. I’ve traveled to over 50 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! 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.
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Currently a Commerce Editor at Travel + Leisure, I guide travelers toward 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.
Romantic 10-Day Italy Itinerary: From Venice to Lake Como
From Lake Como to Tuscany and Florence to Venice, Italy is one of the most romantic destinations in the world. This dreamy itinerary will leave you swooning at every turn.
Solo Travels Snapshot: Rio de Janeiro and Bogotá
A snapshot of my solo travels through Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Bogotá, Colombia. Spoiler – anything that could go wrong, did go wrong, but I don't regret a thing.
How I Experienced the Circle of Life During One Week in Miami
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Visiting Cuba in 2020: A Look Beneath the Gilded Surface
This past Christmas my family and I traveled to Cuba for the first time. We toured three of the island’s major destinations, Havana, Varadero, and Trinidad, on a private tour…
7 Tips for First-Time Visitors to Italy
If you're heading to Italy for your first time, there are a few things you should know to help your trip run smoothly. Here are seven tips to help you…