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Join us for an engaging conversation with Elissa Garay, a distinguished travel and lifestyle writer whose career has spanned over twenty years. From her earliest days of storytelling to her transformative college experiences in Europe, Elissa opens up about her journey that combines her passion for writing and her love for travel. She takes us back to her first international trip to Greece, which ignited her wanderlust and set her on the path to becoming a renowned travel journalist. Through her work with prestigious outlets like Condé Nast Traveler and CNN, Elissa shares the highs and lows of crafting a successful career in travel writing and the unique challenges she faces in the fast-paced media landscape.

But there's more than just travel stories; Elissa delves into the pressing issue of sustainable tourism. Hear her thoughts on balancing a love for exploring the world with a responsibility toward preserving it. Having pursued further education in sustainable tourism, Elissa offers a nuanced perspective on the industry's environmental challenges and potential. She shares her mission to inspire more responsible and conscious travel decisions, highlighting how sustainability can foster cultural connections and bolster local economies. Elissa's insights are both educational and motivational, offering listeners practical tips on how to travel sustainably while still fully embracing the beauty of our planet.

Learn more about Elissa at https://www.elissa-garay.com/.

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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElissaMGaray  
• Twitter/X: https://x.com/TravelSpiritNYC  
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elissagaray/

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