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Summer Rylander

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As seen in: HuffPost, National Geographic, National Geographic Traveler, Allrecipes, People, Substack, Salon, Serious Eats, Squarespace, Condé Nast Traveler and
Covers:  Travel, outdoors, wildlife, conservation, environment, adventure, food, sustainability, community-based tourism, positive-impact tourism.
Travel and science journalist covering the conservation of our biodiverse planet. Summer@summerrylander.com (Mostly elsewhere now - same username)

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Freelance travel journalist covering the conservation of our biodiverse planet.

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Tracking the Lion Poachers

Tracking the Lion Poachers

Forensic science comes to wildlife law enforcement.

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The unsung winter wonderland that's now cheaper to visit with northern lights and reindeer

The unsung winter wonderland that's now cheaper to visit with northern lights and reindeer

Sweden's northernmost city sits within the auroral oval, making it, and its surrounds, ideal for catching the…

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Welcome to Sweden's sunniest island, the perfect place for a solo escape

Welcome to Sweden's sunniest island, the perfect place for a solo escape

Little known among UK travellers, is it accessible via a free ferry from the mainland and is 30 minutes from …

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Scientists find enzymes in nature that could replace toxic chemicals

Scientists find enzymes in nature that could replace toxic chemicals

Some 900 miles off the coast of Portugal, nine major islands rise from the mid-Atlantic. Verdant and volcanic…

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Where to eat in Warsaw for a fresh twist on traditional Polish flavours

Where to eat in Warsaw for a fresh twist on traditional Polish flavours

Reshaping its culinary identity with a blend of heritage recipes, classic flavours and fresh techniques, the …

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Explore UNESCO-Protected Germany

Explore UNESCO-Protected Germany

With an astounding number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Germany is the perfect place to go slow and tune in…

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Articles

The 7 Best Garbage Disposals of 2026

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By Summer Rylander 
| Food & Wine
Most garbage disposals, including all of them on our list, operate on a continuous-feed basis. This means they will continue to demolish food as long as they're turned on. Therefore, capacity isn’t as important as ensuring the unit fits under your sink. Pay attention to the product's dimensions, and be sure to measure the available space under your sink to make sure the disposal will fit. Though a garbage disposal may seem daunting, most of them are pretty straightforward to install.
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The 5 Best Induction Cooktops of 2026 for More Efficient Cooking

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By Summer Rylander 
| Food & Wine
We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Our favorites provide precise heating and faster cook times. Updated on March 31, 2026 Credit: Food & Wine You may have heard that induction cooking is more efficient than either gas or electric stoves, and it’s true — with an induction cooktop, at least 85% of the energy used is transferred directly to the cookware.
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Five Eco-Conscious Cookware Brands

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By Summer Rylander 
| Azure Road
“Good cookware is worth investing in, especially when it’s produced with people and planet in mind. We’ve all had the experience of opening the fridge on a Wednesday evening to poke around the crisper in search of dinner inspiration, finding instead a liquefied bag of greens and perhaps a mushy cucumber. There’s a pang of guilt as we relocate the offending produce to the bin, vowing to be more diligent with our food shopping moving forward.
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Awards

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Inspire Global Media Awards

2023 - Consumer Magazine Feature of the Year, Africa and Indian Ocean

Highly Commended for "Behind the scenes of a fundraising expedition in southern Africa" in Adventure.com

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Travel Media Awards

2023 - Consumer Writer of the Year

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AITO Travel Writer of the Year Awards

2023 - Travel Writer of the Year Under 1,500 Words

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