Matt Berry

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Location
Raleigh, North Carolina
School
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington
Expertise
Solo Travel, Travel Trends, European Destinations
  • Matt has explored much of Europe and Central America, living on and off, and knows there's more to explore.
  • He is a features editor for Explore and previously served as editor-in-chief for a print lifestyle magazine.
  • Matt believes that exploration via travel is an eloquent and efficient way to know your fellow man, kick back, see the beauty, and make the most of your life.

Experience

Matt started his writing career while still in college as a creative writing student. While attending university, he became a feature writer and editor for a variety of print publications covering sports, art, music, and travel. After this time, he continued to write largely for the travel industry, publishing pieces for Goway Travel, Afar, Trazee Travel, as well as online travel agencies. Matt continues to enjoy traveling to new places and inspiring others to do the same through words.

Education

Matt graduated from the University of North Carolina in Wilmington with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in creative writing, with a minor in English. This educational track included courses in both fiction and nonfiction writing, magazine writing, and journalism, preparing Matt for a career in creative storytelling and professional writing.
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