Sophie Mendel

Travel Journalist · Editor · Copywriter

 LinkedIn: Sophie Mendel

 X: @soph_mendel

 Instagram: @soph_mendel

 Facebook: @TheUnboundedTraveler

Copywriting Portfolio

• Branded Content Copywriting Portfolio
• Major clients include: TripAdvisor (Viator); Four Seasons; The MICHELIN Guide (sponsored content)
• Social Video Content

The MICHELIN Guide

• The Ultimate West Village Guide: Breaking Down One of New York City’s Trendiest Neighborhoods
• A Guide to New York’s Financial District
• Luxury Hotels for an Unlimited Budget in Chicago
• Vancouver is a Seafood Lover’s Paradise
• Vancouver’s Restaurants Feature Irresistibly Unique Pairings
• These Are the Restaurants Redefining Vancouver’s Cocktail Scene
• Vancouver Restaurants Bring Green Dining to the Forefront
• Vancouver’s Diverse Food Scene Celebrates a Melting Pot of Cultures

Travel + Leisure

• Sophie Mendel T+L Bio 
• Zion National Park Lodge Hotel Review
• I Backpacked Solo Through Vietnam — How It Helped Me Heal
• I Saw the Big Five, Experienced Iconic Victoria Falls, and Camped Out Under the Stars With Like-minded Travelers on This Once-in-a-lifetime Safari
• 8 Hidden Gems in Cape Town Only Locals Know About
• This Bag Folds Down to the Size of an iPad and Still Holds a Week’s Worth of Clothes
• This Is One of the Most Scenic Train Rides in Europe — Here’s What It’s Like on Board

Lonely Planet

• A guide to solo travel in Botswana
• The 10 best places for solo travellers to find love

The Times of Israel

• In the English Language, Where Did the Love Go?

Tripadvisor (Viator)

• 9 of the Top Beaches in Los Cabos For Every Type of Traveler
• 9 of the Best Weekend Getaways from Cancun

Israel Daily News

• The 15 Best Coffee Shops for Working Remotely in Tel Aviv
• SOCIAL VIDEO REEL: Top 5 Cafes in Tel Aviv
• A Letter to My Parents: My Decision To Make Aliyah in the Wake of October 7th

Contiki

• What are Africa’s Big Five animals and where to find them?
• The 20 best hikes in the world
• 10 best fall foliage destinations in the world
• These are the best places to travel in November
• Top Thanksgiving traditions you need to know about
• Where are the best places to see the Northern Lights in Iceland?

Hostelworld

• 10 struggles of a solo traveller
• The 15 best festivals in the US that no backpacker should miss
• Featured in: Why Women Travel Solo: 11 Female Travellers Share Their Reasons

BootsnAll

• 5 Ways You Can Expect to be Changed by Solo Female Travel

Transitions Abroad

• Moving Abroad to Buenos Aires: Creating a New Life

The Unbounded Traveler

• Personal Solo Female Travel Blog: The Unbounded Traveler
• Romantic 10-Day Italy Itinerary: From Venice to Lake Como
• London Travel Guide
• Italy Itinerary: From Rome to the Amalfi Coast
• Solo Travels Snapshot: Hawaii
• Getting Sick Abroad: A Seasoned Traveler’s Worst Nightmare
• Adventures of a Solo Traveler: My Experiences Abroad
• Chicago Itinerary: Planning Your Trip

More Works by Sophie Mendel

• Adventurous Kate: Best Time to Visit Key West 
• ValuePenguin by LendingTree: Writer Bio
• Zicasso: Adventure in Argentina: Off the Beaten Path Itinerary
• Lynn Hazan: Top 10 Jewish Delis in New Jersey and NYC | Sophie Mendel Writer Bio

Interviews & Media

• Sophie Mendel has participated in TV, radio, and print interviews in English and Spanish for the following outlets, as well as Telemundo, local Fox News stations, Travel + Leisure, and more.
• Saving With Steve Podcast; (UK Health Radio)
• ABC 13: KTNV Las Vegas
• CNBC

Photography

• Shutterstock Travel Photography Portfolio
• Alamy Travel Photography Portfolio