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Katherine Vallera

  • Journalist, Freelance
  • Managing Conductor, Travel Orchestra LLC
Chicago, Los Angeles, Málaga
As seen in: Travels by Carriage, MSN, Issuu, Goodreads, The Seattle Times, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, TravelPulse, WBEZ-FM (Chicago, IL), Travel Agent Central, Herald & Review and
Covers:  travel & tourism, world news, hotels, adventure, aviation, sustainability, eco-tourism, wildlife conservation, environment, disability rights, animal rights, international education, in depth analysis

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Katherine Vallera’s Biography

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Katherine Vallera specializes in promoting world travel and tourism with a focus on sustainability through the mediums of writing, film, music and photography. Dual US/EU citizen awarded one of the “30 Under 30 Travel Agents” in 2015.

Katherine Vallera’s Journalist Portfolio

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Katherine Vallera | TravelPulse

Katherine Vallera | TravelPulse

Recent travel content written by Katherine Vallera of TravelPulse

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Katherine Vallera | FilmFreeway

Katherine Vallera | FilmFreeway

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Katherine Vallera | The Seattle Times

Katherine Vallera | The Seattle Times

Local news, sports, business, politics, entertainment, travel, restaurants and opinion for Seattle and the Pa…

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Animals in the Air | Chicago Tribune

Animals in the Air | Chicago Tribune

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#MeToo in the Travel Industry

#MeToo in the Travel Industry

Sexual harassment occurs daily, even in an industry led by women.

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Palestine CoExists | Independent Film

Palestine CoExists | Independent Film

Challenging censorship, this film begs the question: why is the mere existence of Palestinians controversial …

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Articles

Is the Boeing 737 Max the Next De Havilland Comet?

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By Katherine Vallera
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The world’s first commercial jet, the De Havilland Comet, premiered in May of 1952. Sixty-five years later, another jet known as the Boeing 737 Max was introduced in May of 2017. While their stories may share some astonishing similarities, they don’t have to share the same fateful conclusion. In 1953, a De Havilland Comet crashed after takeoff from Calcutta, prompting the Indian government to open an inquiry.
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Immerse Yourself in Aquatic Life at Movenpick Resort Kuredhivaru

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By Katherine Vallera
| TravelPulse Verified
Picture yourself strolling along a brilliant tropical beach with sand so soft it feels like baby powder between your toes. Then, relax at the edge of your private infinity plunge pool and gaze in awe at the sea while watching dolphins frolicking to and fro. Finally, retreat to the delight of your glass bottom overwater villa to soak in the tub while a rainbow of fish is swimming below.
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Katherine Vallera

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By Katherine Vallera
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About Katherine Vallera is a travel agent, writer and digital marketing specialist based out of Los Angeles, California. She first caught the travel bug while studying abroad and was awarded a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College Chicago. Katherine went on to work her way around the world - twice - establishing herself as a travel blogger/vlogger. She then joined the team at Foremost Travel & Tours, where she was named one of the “30 Under 30” by Travel Agent Central.
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Board of Directors

2017 - Organización Mundial de Periodismo Turistico
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8th Annual 30 Under 30

2015 - Travel Agent Central
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Grant Recepient

2013 - The Pollination Project

Agent of Social Change

2013 - Act Out Now Education Through Action

Deans List

2010 - Columbia College Chicago

Young Authors Award

1999 - Illinois Reading Council