Casandra Karpiak on Muck Rack

Casandra Karpiak

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Vancouver
Covers:  Luxury travel, hotels, resorts, yachts & super yachts, small ship cruises, wine, sports tourism and luxury family travel.
#travelwriter | AP wire | Ultimate Experiences Magazine | Global Traveler Magazine | She/Her.

Interview

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To have clear ethics and transparency and provide readers with the information they want.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

#MomTexts because I can totally relate!

Who do you wish followed you?

Eric Stoen from Travel Babbo

Why did you become a journalist?

My father and brother are journalists so I grew up in a family full of stories and storytelling. And good grammar!

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

No, I played hockey and figure skating. I was the tomboy in high school who loved sports.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

I loved my post on our WWII-themed road trip through Normandy. Educational travel is a priority for my family.

When's the best time to pitch you?

I'm on Pacific time so midday.

What's your favorite drink?

Aperol Spritz

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

With my kids or traveling.

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

Most people think travel writing is easy and I just post a few photos and write a few paragraphs. There is so much work that they don't see.

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