Nancy Besharah on Muck Rack

Nancy Besharah

Verified
(She/Her)
British Columbia
Covers:  luxury travel, family travel, lifestyle, adventure, Indigenous tourism, culinary experiences, cultural travel, cycling, five-star hotels & resorts, triathlon, running, air travel
Doesn't Cover: budget travel
Award-winning writer, economist & farmer’s daughter. Often planning the next family adventure 🌎 #luxurytravel hello@luxetravelfamily.com

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Launching Luxe Travel Family

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

People learn about breaking news on social media. And anyone with a smartphone and social media account can share events in real time.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Clark Kent

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Sharing accurate information to educate and inspire readers.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email hello@luxetravelfamily.com

What's your favorite social network?

I have two - Twitter and Instagram

Why did you become a journalist?

I enjoy writing.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

No, but I was on Student Council.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Anytime

What's the best pitch you ever got?

I hope it's coming.

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

Requests for work without any form of compensation.

What's your favorite drink?

Champagne

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

In the kitchen or training for a 1/2 Ironman.

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

Monocle

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

That luxury travel is limited to first class flights, swanky hotels, and expensive meals.

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