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Nikki Vargas

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As seen in: Fodor's Travel, Unearth Women Newsletter, Medium, MSN, MSN Ireland, Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo Life, HuffPost, ABC NewsOne, Kickstarter, Cosmopolitan, The Daily Beast and
Covers:  Travel & Tourism, Food & Drink, Restaurants, Women's Lifestyle, Relationships & Dating, Hotels
Doesn't Cover: Sports, Music, Art
Sr. Digital Editor @fodorstravel | Bestselling Author @whenilandbook | Co-Author @wanderessbook | Now ✍️ Book 3 | Founder, Unearth Women | Colombian Immigrant

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Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, Nikki Vargas is a travel editor, entrepreneur, public speaker, and two-time published author represented by the Paradigm Talent Agency. Her bestselling travel memoir CALL YOU WHEN I LAND (HarperCollins, 2023) was named a best women's memoir by Glamour Magazine, a top 50 bestseller by Hudson Books, a staff pick by Apple Books, a book club pick by Real Simple, a recommended read by Good Morning America, and winner of the 2024 Bessie Award for Impactful Writing. H…

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The 100 Most Incredible Hotels in the World in 2025

The 100 Most Incredible Hotels in the World in 2025

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I Took an Unexpected Turn Into a Literal Fairy Tale

I Took an Unexpected Turn Into a Literal Fairy Tale

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Everyone Takes Photos of Santorini. Take the Island Home With You Instead

Everyone Takes Photos of Santorini. Take the Island Home With You Instead

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This Is a More Affordable Business Class, but Is It Worth the Price?

This Is a More Affordable Business Class, but Is It Worth the Price?

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In Case You Want to Know What Happens After You Cancel Your Wedding, Here You Go

In Case You Want to Know What Happens After You Cancel Your Wedding, Here You Go

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Cheryl Strayed Has Inspired Millions to Travel. Now She's Prepping for Her Next Journey

Cheryl Strayed Has Inspired Millions to Travel. Now She's Prepping for Her Next Journey

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Articles

We Asked a Panel of Travel Experts What the Future of Travel Might Look Like Original

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By Nikki Vargas 
| Fodor's Travel
Here's what they had to say. What does the future of travel look like? As we look towards an uncertain tomorrow marked by changing climates, fraught politics, and volatile economies, this question is often asked by many of us who work in the travel space. But whether or not you have a career in the travel industry, we all have skin in the game when it comes to this question. The travel industry touches all of our lives to some degree.
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12 Famous Writers From History And Their Favorite Cocktails

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By Nikki Vargas 
| Yahoo Life
There's a stereotype woven throughout literary history, and that is the idea of the tortured and boozy writer. From the smoky cafes of Paris to the raucous New York speakeasies of the Jazz Age, the image of writers wrestling with their prose while drinking liquor is one that persists and, admittedly, fascinates me.
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The 12 Best NYC Restaurants, Coffee Shops, And Bars For Book Lovers

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By Nikki Vargas 
| Yahoo Life
New York has a lot to offer, but quiet places to settle in with a book are not one of them. Sure, you can find a bench in Central Park, but chances are the sounds of honking cabs and idle chatter will punctuate your reading. Thankfully, the city has seen a rise in bookish places that offer respite from the crowded streets — and a chance to grab a quick bite, a cocktail, or even a full sit-down dinner. If you're unsure of where to settle in with a good read, I've done some of the legwork for you.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

Intern for Marie Claire Magazine

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I have not, but now that I think of it - I'd love to get a vintage one for my apartment!

How is social media changing news?

Stories are becoming shorter and shifting to video. You have to work harder to keep a reader's attention.

Awards

Bessie Awards

2024 - Impactful Writing

The Bessie Awards celebrate innovative and creative women within the travel space. In 2024, I was awarded a Bessie in the writing category for my travel memoir, CALL YOU WHEN I LAND.

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