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Melanie Carden

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  • Travel Writer, Freelance
  • None, Freelance: Parade, Boston Globe, New York Lifestyles
Boston, Winchester
As seen in: MSN, Yahoo Life, Business Insider, Aol, Flipboard, The Boston Globe, Expedia, Thrillist, Parade Magazine, Paste and
Covers:  travel, immersive adventure, culture, food
Doesn't Cover: kids/family/parenting
Travel • Adventure • Curiosity ☆ Boston-based writer ☆ ready for adventure ☆ ✍️ Thrillist, Paste Mag, Wealth of Geeks, NY Lifestyles Mag, ++ ig @mel_carden

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Melanie is a freelance writer and former chef with decades of experience in travel, food, and adventure. Returning to university in adulthood, she graduated summa cum laude from UMass Amherst with a focus in food and culture journalism. Her bylines include Thrillist, Paste Magazine, New York Lifestyles Magazine, Business Insider, The List, Film Fest Magazine, Explore, and Wealth of Geeks.

She’s at the ready to explore cricket tacos in Mexico, snorkeling coves in the Galapagos, or undiscovered …

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Chase short-haul sun, wherever you are

Chase short-haul sun, wherever you are

Dreaming of trading in woolly hats and gray skies for swimwear in the sun? Luckily, you don’t have to go far …

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This Is the One Destination Everyone Should Visit in April

This Is the One Destination Everyone Should Visit in April

After solo adventuring for three decades, this is the one destination I always recommend for the spring. Plus…

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The Best Meal in Iceland Is a Life-Changing Tomato Soup

The Best Meal in Iceland Is a Life-Changing Tomato Soup

In a mammoth greenhouse crawling with twisty-turny vines of near-bursting tomatoes lies Friðheimar restaurant…

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Martha Stewart's Restaurant Lets You Eat Pierogi Alongside Her Friesian Horses

Martha Stewart's Restaurant Lets You Eat Pierogi Alongside Her Friesian Horses

After appearing on the cover of this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, people just can't get enough o…

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Why A Cruise Might Be The Best Way To Visit The Galápagos Islands - Explore

Why A Cruise Might Be The Best Way To Visit The Galápagos Islands - Explore

One of the best ways to explore the Galápagos Islands is by boat, primarily due to its time-saving benefits. …

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The Ultimate 2022 Coastal Grandmother Style Guide - The List

The Ultimate 2022 Coastal Grandmother Style Guide - The List

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Dear coastal grandmother, we stand in awe of your e…

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New York Lifestyles Magazine

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Savor Every Moment--Summer’s Here! Pour me a glass of rosé and just let me enjoy the gentle summer breeze. This past winter felt like a wild tale that beloved elders share during holiday gatherings—epically cold and snowy. So, I’m especially grateful for summer’s arrival, and I fully intend to savor every sunbeam, seaside getaway, and al fresco soiree. It’s also a season of celebrations spotlighting dads, grads, and newlyweds, so here are twelve discerning picks for June and beyond.
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New York Lifestyles Magazine

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By Melanie Carden Verified
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SUMMER PICKS FOR EVERY OCCASION This month, a sunlit, summertime mélange helps usher in the many warm weather celebrations of summer. Whether I’m spoiling moms, dads, grads, or newlyweds, May tends to be my busiest gift-buying month, second only to December. But I’m also setting aside time for at-home movie nights with ultra gourmet popcorn and a fireplace mantle refresh; and I’m all in on splurge lounge sets and carrot-inspired cocktails.
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New York Lifestyles Magazine

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By Melanie Carden Verified
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MANIFESTING SPRING’S VERDANT HUES It’s time to trade our puffer coats for pastels and open toe shoes. Spring has officially sprung, and I’m excited to open the windows and coordinate some alfresco meetups and brunches. We have Easter and Earth Day this month, so April’s collection of delights offers a smattering of hostess gifts and versatile warm weather looks, as well as a few whimsical surprises and a stellar spring wine to buy by the case.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, honey -- love me a typewriter. I don't have one anymore -- but typewriters are so satisfying.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Keep it short & to the point.

Why did you become a journalist?

My curiosity dial is stuck on 12.
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