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Mary Chong

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As seen in: Calculated Traveller Magazine, Nature, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, MDPI, Flipboard, The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, CNA (Channel NewsAsia), The Straits Times, Curaçao Chronicle, Travel Fashion Girl, FWT Magazine and
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Mary Chong’s Biography

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Mary Chong is an award-winning travel writer, content creator, professional graphic designer and founder of Calculated Traveller Magazine based in Toronto, Canada.

As a Type A personality, Mary prides herself on being prepared for any situation while still managing to travel with only a carry-on, no matter her destination.

Mary is an active member of The Society of American Travel Writers, The International Travel Writers Alliance, and Toronto Travel Massive.

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Mary Chong’s Journalist Portfolio

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Press - Calculated Traveller

Press - Calculated Traveller

At Calculated Traveller, we are always on the move. Travelling the world in life, in print and on the world w…

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Downtown Aquarium Houston - Moms & Munchkins

Downtown Aquarium Houston - Moms & Munchkins

This post is courtesy of our travel contributor Mary of Calculated Traveller Magazine...There are so many way…

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Finding the Child Within You - Snow Tubing at The Georgina ROC

Finding the Child Within You - Snow Tubing at The Georgina ROC

I’m not generally known to lead a very adventurous, active, devil may care lifestyle. Besides kids do this AL…

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Anti-theft Travelon Packable Backpack Review

Anti-theft Travelon Packable Backpack Review

A backpack is a convenient day bag or personal item for travel. We can stay hands free and have enough space …

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Outdoor Winter Adventure Fun in Canada

Outdoor Winter Adventure Fun in Canada

As November arrives, winter approaches in the great white north of Canada, and the boots, snow pants, and par…

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A Genny and a Bratwurst at Genesee Brew House Rochester NY

A Genny and a Bratwurst at Genesee Brew House Rochester NY

Located between the legendary Genesee Brewery and High Falls State Park, Genesee Brew House is a great place …

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Articles

Distinct dietary patterns across type 2 diabetes subtypes: Insights from the SMART2D cohort

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By Mei Chung Moh, Jun Shi Lai, Marjorelee Colega, Huili Zheng, Jian-Jun Liu, Keven Ang, Sylvia Liu, Wern Ee Tang, Tavintharan Subramaniam, Mary Chong Verified, Tsz Kiu Kwan, Chalani U. Ubeynarayana, Ziliang Lim
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Abstract We previously identified three validated clinical subtypes of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in a multi-ethnic Southeast Asian cohort, but their dietary patterns remained uncharacterised. This cross-sectional analysis explored whether dietary patterns differ across T2D subtypes and examined subtype-specific associations with diabetes-related comorbidities.
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Red-Eye Flights - PRO Travel Tips to Sleep on an Airplane

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56 Flying on an overnight flight, aka “red eye,” is usually more affordable and allows you to board in one city, sleep on the plane, and step off bright and early in another town. The question is, will you start your day in your new destination bright-eyed and bushy-tailed or tired and exhausted?
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Into the Mouth of the Cave. Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico

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12 Travelling through the cave’s gaping mouth at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico, we leave the bright, hot sun behind us. Slowly, with every careful step down the steep trail, we move into the cool, dim darkness. Back and forth, the steep switchbacks take us deeper and deeper into the cave. We stop to rest, and all around us, we hear the drip drip drip of the cave as the moisture accumulates and drops from the stalagmites above our heads.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was a freelance travel writer for a travel site called The Circumference.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, in high-school, we learned keyboarding as well as shorthand.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Grammarly, Keysearch, Google Docs, WordPress...

Awards

SATW Canadian Chapter

2018 - Bronze Award - Best International Story

Each SATW Chapter hosts writing and photography competitions that are awarded with cash prizes during annual meetings.

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