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Annmarie Gajdos

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Covers:  Travel, culture, live events, and women’s issues, with a focus on global identity, modern ambition, and cross-platform storytelling.

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Annmarie Gajdos is a NYC-based journalist and multimedia host reporting on culture, travel, sports, and the women reshaping them. She has traveled to 38 countries solo and covers global stories through a personal, on-the-ground lens.

Her work has appeared in Business Insider, Matador Network, Voice in Sport, and other national publications. She has also been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show and The Oprah Podcast, bringing her reporting and perspective to national audiences.

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1202 MAGAZINE's NYFW Fall/Winter '26 Wrap-Up

1202 MAGAZINE's NYFW Fall/Winter '26 Wrap-Up

I covered Christian Cowan, Jasper, Private Policy, Tabbe Designs, and Veejay Floresca for NYFW26.

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'America's Sistine Chapel' Is An Adorable Ozark Gem With A Gift Shop And Peaceful Gardens Original

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By Annmarie Gajdos
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You've probably heard of Michelangelo's famous frescoes covering the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, but have you heard of the Precious Moments Chapel here in the U.S.? In Carthage, Missouri, just off Route 66, you'll find a smaller but arguably more nostalgic version of a fresco-adorned chapel. Precious Moments artist Samuel J. Butcher created his signature drawings of teardrop-eyed children in the 1970s.
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Ich bin schon in 38 Länder allein gereist – diese 5 Fehler solltet ihr vermeiden

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By Annmarie Gajdos
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Ich habe viele Fehler auf meinen Reisen gemacht, von denen ich gelernt habe. Annmarie Gajdos Ich habe schon viele Länder bereist und dabei einige wichtige Lektionen gelernt, die jeden Urlaub besser machen. Ich habe erkannt, dass Perfektion nicht notwendig ist, um bereichernde Erlebnisse zu haben. Früher plante ich Reisen akribisch, doch jetzt genieße ich spontane Abenteuer und bleibe präsent.
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I've traveled to 38 countries solo. Here are 5 mistakes I've learned from over the years. Original

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By Annmarie Gajdos
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Over the past several years, I've traveled solo to 38 countries, visiting everywhere from Scotland and Turkey to Zanzibar and Albania. And even though I consider myself to be a confident traveler, this self-assurance didn't happen overnight. Instead, it grew slowly after imperfect trips and countless mistakes. Here are five mistakes I've made — and learned from — over the years.
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What's your favorite drink?

Thai iced tea, always. If we’re talking alcohol, a pornstar martini. It used to be a mojito, but my taste has evolved. I love ordering it at the bar because there’s always a moment of confusion, and I live for that.