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Kathleen Rellihan

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As seen in: Outside Magazine, CNN Travel, MSN, Yahoo Life, BBC News Swahili, BBC Travel, TIME, National Geographic, National Geographic Traveler, Newsweek, Tripadvisor and
Covers:  Travel, Culture, Sustainability, Adventure Travel, Climate
Senior Travel & Culture Editor @OutsideMagazine | Words: Afar, National Geographic, BBC, Outside, T+L, Time and more

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Kathleen Rellihan is a travel journalist and senior editor covering adventure travel, culture, sustainability and climate. Currently, she is the Senior Travel and Culture Editor at Outside magazine, working across digital and print. Formerly Newsweek’s travel editor, she's worked in travel media as an editor and writer for over 18 years. She writes for AFAR, National Geographic, BBC Travel, Outside, Time, CNN Travel, Hemispheres, Condé Nast Traveler, Scuba Diving, Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and …

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Kathleen Rellihan : Travel Journalist & Editor

Kathleen Rellihan : Travel Journalist & Editor

Kathleen Rellihan is a writer and editor covering travel, culture, adventure and sustainability.

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Where to Go in 2025

Where to Go in 2025

Mark our words: 2025 will be the year of crowd-free travel. Here are our picks for the world's 25 most exciti…

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The 25 best places to travel in 2025

The 25 best places to travel in 2025

For BBC Travel, I cover why Panama and Uzbekistan are great places to visit in 2025.

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Psychologists say witnessing an eclipse can change how you see the world. Here's how.

Psychologists say witnessing an eclipse can change how you see the world. Here's how.

Experts say standing under the shadow of the moon leaves us awestruck, more connected to the wonders of our w…

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This is what the world could look like in 2070

This is what the world could look like in 2070

Projections by climate scientists paint a vivid picture of our future, hoping it will inspire us to change ou…

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What It Was Like to Hike the Alps' Largest Glacier

What It Was Like to Hike the Alps' Largest Glacier

Switzerland's Great Aletsch Glacier spans more than 31 miles and has a total volume of more than 10 billion t…

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Life Lessons Learned from José Andrés at Outside Days

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James Beard-Award winning chef, New York Times-bestselling cookbook author, Nobel Peace Prize nominee: José Andrés has earned many titles over the years. Speaking to a packed crowd at Outside Days on Saturday, May 30, it became clear “traveler” is the one that has inspired all the other titles in his life.
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Netflix's 'Gorilla Story' Reveals the Remarkable Legacy of David Attenborough’s Most Iconic Wildlife Encounter

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Ahead of Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday in a few weeks, one of his most defining moments in the wild is the subject of a new Netflix film, A Gorilla Story. The legendary broadcaster inspired generations by bringing the natural world into our homes, but one unexpected encounter with a baby gorilla nearly 50 years ago created an especially lasting legacy.
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'100 Hikes of a Lifetime' Author Stephanie Pearson Shares Her Favorite Treks in the U.S.

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Stephanie Pearson knows a good hike. She’s scouted hundreds of trails all over the world for her best-selling book 100 Hikes of a Lifetime. The sequel, 100 Hikes of a Lifetime U.S.A., is out now (published April 7) and features the most scenic trails, day hikes, and pilgrimage treks across the country.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I published my first articles at Baltimore magazine as an intern. Travel Channel was my first job as a journalist.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To tell the truth.

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

Spearheading Newsweek's Future of Travel Awards is the project I'm most proud of. It was my idea and I led every aspect of it.
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