Skip To Main Content
Sophie Friedman on Muck Rack

Sophie Friedman

Verified
France
As seen in: AFAR, UOL Economia, Yahoo Life, Forbes, National Geographic Traveler, Tripadvisor, Martha Stewart Living, South China Morning Post, Flipboard, The Times of Israel, Yahoo and

Get in touch with Sophie

Contact Sophie, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.

Learn more about Muck Rack

Actions

Share this page

Sophie Friedman’s Journalist Portfolio

Selina Is The Digital Nomad Hotel Of The Future

Selina Is The Digital Nomad Hotel Of The Future

In 2015 Selina opened in a sleepy fishing village in Panama. This year, their worldwide explosion began in ea…

View article →
Destination Weddings: 8 Awkward Money Questions, Answered | SoFi

Destination Weddings: 8 Awkward Money Questions, Answered | SoFi

Receiving a destination wedding invite typically prompts one of two responses: excitement or low-key panic. A…

View article →
How to Plan a Family Reunion Trip | SoFi

How to Plan a Family Reunion Trip | SoFi

The hardest part is knowing where to start. We'll walk you through planning timelines, money-saving tips, and…

View article →
A quickfire guide to travel insurance - Tripadvisor

A quickfire guide to travel insurance - Tripadvisor

Yes, travel insurance really can save you more money in the long run.

View article →

Articles

The Best Small Cities in the United States in 2026

|
By Sophie Friedman Verified
| AFAR Verified
This article was originally published in 2020 and was updated on August 5, 2026, to reflect new rankings. For more than 10 years, Resonance—a consultancy group in real estate, tourism, and economic development—has created its comprehensive rankings for urban areas around the globe by looking at how livable, loved, and prosperous a city is.
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?

10 Cool Floating Bars Around the World, Including a Caribbean Taco Shack and a Wine Spot in Montenegro

|
By Sophie Friedman Verified
| AFAR Verified
This article was originally published in 2018 and most recently updated on July 28, 2026, with current information. Is there anything better than getting out on the water, the wind in your hair, drink of choice in hand? Sounds like a dream to us. But when renting a boat isn’t an option, get to a floating bar. Some are truly floating (anchored) in the sea, so you can splash in between sips. Others are docked but still offer water views—and the convenience of being able to take the subway home after.
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?

The Best Country for Living Abroad Is Closer to the U.S. Than You Might Think

|
By Michelle Baran Verified, Sophie Friedman Verified
| AFAR Verified
This article was originally published in 2023 and most recently updated on July 28, 2026, with current information. InterNations, an online expat community with 6.1 million members worldwide, has just published the results of its 13th annual Expat Insider survey, revealing the 10 best countries for living abroad.
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?
See all 248 licensed articles (250 Total)