Writing portfolio

Forbes, Euronews, Adventure.com, Business Insider, Fortune and more…

Selection of bylines

Do the Finns holiday better than the rest of us? We head to the ‘world’s happiest country’ to find out
Writer Emese Maczko heads to Finland, the ‘world’s happiest country’, with her husband and two young daughters for a lesson in relaxing.
adventure.com
I was born and raised in Hungary. Skip the crowds in Budapest and visit these 5 charming towns instead.
Instead of spending all your time in Budapest, I recommend visiting five smaller, charming Hungarian towns instead, like Szentendre and Tihany.
www.businessinsider.com
Americans are traveling to Europe in large numbers but they’re not always welcome. Here’s what cities are doing to staunch overtourism | Fortune Europe
Amsterdam and Paris will raise their tourist tax and Athens will introduce daily tourist caps, following the example of many other European locations.
fortune.com
Europe’s crowded cities are getting creative to curb overtourism
From Venice to Amsterdam, bus bans and TikTok influencers are helping reduce tourist numbers.
www.euronews.com
Europe is leading the way on installing green roofs
Europe boasts three decades of research and product development that underpin its thriving green roof industry.
www.euronews.com
Bold new trend of wall-free stays: An adventure or a risky gamble?
(AP) — According to Booking.com’s Travel Predictions for 2024, 58% of travelers prioritize an uninterrupted night’s sleep during their holiday. Would they be comfortable sleeping in rooms without doors or windows, surrounded by nature? Accommodations around the world are redefining what it means to sleep in nature. You may have already heard about yurts, glamping, […]
www.timesleaderonline.com

Forbes

I have written over 70 feature articles for Forbes since January 2025. Check out my Forbes Page or browse through the latest stories below:

3 New Travel Trends Making 2026 Tourism More Sustainable
Ten of the travel trends predicted in Booking.com’s Travel Predictions report reveal behaviors that will quietly and unknowingly support the Planet in 2026.
www.forbes.com
Luxury Travel Experts Can’t Stop Recommending These 5 Fall Trips In The U.S.
I asked five travel experts to reveal the ultimate fall experiences that best capture the beauty and diversity of this season across America.
www.forbes.com
What’s Happening In Nature Now? 5 Wildlife Events Across The U.S.
The third week of October ushers in another fleeting window for some of North America’s most interesting wildlife spectacles.
www.forbes.com
6 U.S. Luxury Hotels Where Fall Foliage Is Right Outside Your Window
These six luxury hotels put travellers right in the heart of fall’s vibrant palette from Colorado’s aspen-covered peaks to New England’s fiery maples and California’s vineyards.
www.forbes.com
Leading Travel Companies Vetted Their Partners For Ethics, Safety And Sustainability
Travel companies like Jacada Travel, Intrepid Travel and Go2Africa argue that saying no to harmful activities is essential to keeping travel meaningful even if it means losing business.
www.forbes.com
Jane Goodall’s Final Message: Tourism Must Save Wildlife, Not Exploit It
Today’s world lacks courage. People must find the courage to do the right thing. The health of the planet should be at the center of every political and economic conversations.
www.forbes.com
U.S. Lost 3 Million Of Its Most Sustainable Tourists This Summer
The dependable flow of Canadian visitors did not arrive this summer. Instead, Canadians spent their travel dollars either at home or overseas.
www.forbes.com
6 Urban Hotels That Carefully Transformed Abandoned Buildings Into Luxury Stays
Not all hotel projects erase what came before. Some developers repurpose empty landmarks into luxury stays that preserve structure, celebrate heritage and revitalize neighborhoods without sacrificing identity.
www.forbes.com
5 Fall Road Trips In The U.S. That Pair Changing Leaves With Unforgettable Events
Fall is among the best times for a road trip, and it becomes even more memorable when timed around iconic festivals.
www.forbes.com
Robert Redford’s Legacy At Sundance And Its Sustainable Tourism Model
Robert Redford’s legacy lives on beyond his movie career. Here is to remember his environmental activism that lasted for more than five decades.
www.forbes.com
Fat Bear Week 2025: Everything You Need To Know
Fat Bear Week 2025 kicks off on September 18, giving everyone a chance to crown the heftiest brown bear in Alaska’s Katmai National Park.
www.forbes.com
3 ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Tours That Are More Than Photo Ops
Since the release of Netflix’s hit KPop Demon Hunters, a new wave of set-jetters has headed to South Korea to visit the real-life locations they saw in the film.
www.forbes.com

The Roam Report

I have written over 20 news stories since I became a staff writer. Check out my TRR profile or browse through the latest article below:

Iconic U.S. National Park Adventures Wrapping Up for the Season and Closing This October
As temperatures drop and crowds thin, October marks the final call for some of the United States’ most spectacular national park experiences.
www.theroamreport.com
U.S. Airlines Bet Big on Europe with New Routes for Summer 2026
On October 9, United Airlines was the last to announce its new European routes for the summer 2026 season. Now that all major airlines have revealed their plans and opened
www.theroamreport.com
Canada Warns of Heavy Thanksgiving Traffic and Shares Tips for a Faster Border Crossing
The U.S. Thanksgiving weekend, set for November 27, 2025, is expected to be one of the busiest periods for cross-border travel between Canada and the United States.
www.theroamreport.com
Only 64-Mile Long, Still This Road Is Among America’s Most Scenic Drives
The Road to Hana has long been more than just a drive. It is a journey through waterfalls, rainforests, and sea cliffs along one of Maui’s most dramatic coastlines.
www.theroamreport.com
North American Fans Shrug At FIFA World Cup, But International Tourists Are Ready To Come
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the largest sporting event ever held in North America. Yet, a new study by YouGov shows the enthusiasm among locals, especially
www.theroamreport.com
Instead Of New York City, These Cities Offer The Best Deals For Digital Nomads
A comparison of 95 global cities with New York City revealed that multiple Asian destinations offer digital nomads a more substantial value than the famous American hub.
www.theroamreport.com

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