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Steph Dyson

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Cheltenham, Santiago
As seen in: Talking Travel Writing, CNN International, CNN Travel, The Independent (UK), The Telegraph, National Geographic Traveler, New Worlder, South China Morning Post, Flipboard, Yahoo, Rough Guides and
Covers:  Sustainable travel, Latin America, community-led tourism, adventure travel, Patagonia, Chile
Travel journalist & blogger; Chile, Patagonia & South America expert; CNN, Nat Geo, Lonely Planet, Telegraph etc; Writes #TalkingTravelWriting

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Steph Dyson’s Biography

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Steph Dyson is a bilingual travel journalist, guidebook author and founder of Worldly Adventurer. She writes human-interest stories showing how travel can and should be a force for environmental and economic good around the world by examining its impact on communities around the globe.

She's been published in a wide range of B2C and B2B publications, including CNN, National Geographic Traveller, The Telegraph, The Independent, Wanderlust, Lonely Planet, Adventure.com, Travel Weekly and more. S…

Steph Dyson’s Journalist Portfolio

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How citizen science projects are safeguarding Costa Rican pumas

How citizen science projects are safeguarding Costa Rican pumas

Deep in the Costa Rican rainforests, where howler monkeys and pumas roam, conservationists are working alongs…

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Greenland: the epic European country that actually wants more tourists

Greenland: the epic European country that actually wants more tourists

While countries across the continent battle the issue of overtourism, Greenland is on a mission to attract mo…

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The New Superstars

The New Superstars

In Chile's dramatic national park, Steph Dyson discovers how pumas are taking centre stage.

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Expert Guide: The 31 Best Things to Do in Chile in 2024

Expert Guide: The 31 Best Things to Do in Chile in 2024

Here's an expert's top picks on the best things to do in Chile - including tourist hotspots, and lesser-known…

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The Ultimate Guide to Torres del Paine National Park [2024]

The Ultimate Guide to Torres del Paine National Park [2024]

Whether you want to hike or just explore Patagonia's most spectacular landscapes, this expert-written Torres …

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Salkantay Trek, Peru: The Complete Hiking Guide (2024)

Salkantay Trek, Peru: The Complete Hiking Guide (2024)

Looking for an alternative to the Inca trail? The Salkantay trek is one of Peru's finest. This five-day, five…

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Articles

A new airport is opening in Peru’s Sacred Valley. This is how locals are responding

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By Steph Dyson
| Adventure.com
After decades of delays, it looks like a new airport will be opening near Cusco. Will it alleviate pressure on the already-overtouristed site of Machu Picchu—or will it bring fresh problems to a farming region steeped in tradition? It’s a typical day during the dry season in the Peruvian Andes: Bluebird skies, the sun catching between wisps of cotton clouds, a chill slicing the air when the wind blows.
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Chile's largest Indigenous group defeated the Spanish-visiting them will change how you see the world

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By Steph Dyson
| Adventure.com
For decades, Chile’s Mapuche communities, who form the most populous Indigenous communities in Chile and Argentina, have been wary of outsiders, battling threats to their ancestral land among other issues. But today, some communities are changing tack, seeing tourism as a way to tell their story and share their ways with a new crop of visitors.
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A guide to Peru's hidden corners, where desert lagoons meet forest fortresses

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By Steph Dyson
| National Geographic Traveler Verified
Peru’s archaeological riches have made it one of South America’s most enthralling destinations. However, it’s also a place of world-class gastronomy, superlative hiking trails and rugged islands teeming with marine wildlife, from squawking sea birds to roaring sea lions.
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Travel Media Awards

2024 - Consumer Writer of the Year

Shortlisted for articles about Colombia and Chile.

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AITO Travel Writer of the Year

2024 - Travel Writer of the Year: Over 1,500 Words

Shortlisted for "The New Superstars" - JRNY Magazine

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AITO Travel Writer of the Year

2024 - Travel Writer of the Year: Under 1,500 Words

Shortlisted for "Pablo, Who? The Medellín tour that shows the B-side of Colombia’s “Narcos” story" - Adventure.com

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LATA Media Awards

2024 - Best Latin America Travel Feature: Magazine

Winner with "The New Superstars" - JRNY Magazine

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LATA Media Awards

2023 - Best Latin America Travel Feature: Trade Press
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British Journalism Awards

2023 - Georgina Henry Women in Journalism Award

Shortlisted for Talking Travel Writing newsletter

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