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Covers:  digital publishing, futurism, bar & drinking trends/culture, travel, cultre

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Jeff Campagna’s Biography

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Jeff writes books, short fiction, screenplays and magazine articles for publications all over the world.

He spends all his time and money traveling the globe seeking out new relationships, experiences, adventures and scoops. He enjoys riding motorcycles, drinking alcohol and smoking cigars.

You can find Jeff's writing in The Daily Beast, Smithsonian Magazine, VICE Magazine, Arc Magazine, Sabotage Times, Digital Journal and Medium.

Jeff Campagna’s Journalist Portfolio

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The Cathedral: Pablo Escobar's Luxury Prison Ruins

The Cathedral: Pablo Escobar's Luxury Prison Ruins

As we continue our ascent, I consider the bizarre assortment of people who, over the past 25 years, have made…

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Paris' Craft Beer Revolution

Paris' Craft Beer Revolution

Something’s afoot in Paris, but it has nothing to do with kings or the bourgeoisie. The culprit: specialty cr…

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Gangsters' Paradise?

Gangsters' Paradise?

Just two nights ago, the former hitman tells me, a couple of 17-year-old boys were shot in the head right out…

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The Secret Speakeasies of Buenos Aires

The Secret Speakeasies of Buenos Aires

They have no published addresses. Some are for members only, while others require a secret passcode.

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House of the Witch

House of the Witch

Panamanians are by far the biggest beer consumers in Latin America, but not when it comes to the good stuff. …

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Half of This Bar Is in Slovenia, the Other Half Is in Croatia

Half of This Bar Is in Slovenia, the Other Half Is in Croatia

One bar in the former Yugoslavia has the distinct honor of straddling a disputed border.

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The Ten Best Photography Books of 2025

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By Donny Bajohr, Jeff Campagna, Quentin Nardi Verified
| Smithsonian Magazine Verified
Our favorite titles this year invite readers to take in the beauty of nature and our cultural rituals Photography’s most compelling voices this year looked backward, outward and inward to re-examine how images shape our understanding of the natural world, cultural rituals and the roots of the medium itself. Among the standout selections is Claire Rosen’s Birds of a Feather, a luminous exploration of avian beauty staged with her signature blend of whimsy and precision.
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These Extraordinary Archaeological Sites Are a Portal to Ancient Egypt

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By Jeff Campagna
| Smithsonian Magazine Verified
The Valley of the Kings and other bucket-list Egyptian destinations offer a glimpse into millennia-old majesty and artistry Is it possible that the builders of Egypt’s great pyramids expected them to be tourist attractions eons later, drawing spectators from around the globe? We may never know, but the awe-inspiring structures that dot the Valley of the Kings in the deserts of Cairo and Luxor have been attracting curious travelers for centuries. Their majesty is only matched by their mystery.
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Go Chasing Waterfalls With These 15 Awe-Inspiring Images

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By Jeff Campagna
| Smithsonian Magazine Verified
Travel | See photographs of the beautiful natural wonders from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Few things add beauty to a landscape as effectively as high, cascading waterfalls. Lakes and rivers around the globe help create these stunning wonders that are sometimes just there to adore from afar. However, at some locations, hiking, swimming or sailing close enough to feel their refreshing, cooling spray is allowed.
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