Marissa Parkin | Travel Insighter
About Marissa Parkin
"I first got the travel bug when I convinced my mom to let me swap a sweltering Illinois summer for a chilly winter in Tasmania living with a local family for three months when I was 15. Since then I've never looked back and have been lucky enough to live and travel all over the world. While I love far-flung and exotic destinations, these days I'm focusing on showing my young daughters their heritage (they are lucky enough to hold three passports each) and checking out destinations closer to home - exploring the UK and introducing them to the delights of France and Italy. "
- Marissa ParkinMarissa Parkin Background
Experience: I've been the editor, writer, fact checker and project manager of countless travel industry brochures and guides, including a stint as the Production Manager for the AU/NZ edition of National Geographic Traveller.
Articles Written: Lots! Including for National Geographic Traveller and the Flight Centre Travel Ideas Magazine
Countries Visited: 40? 50? I've never stopped to count!
Years Spent Traveling: 25+
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Marissa Parkin’s Recent Posts:
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Best Restaurants and Food in Uzès
by Marissa Parkin
January 10, 2025
Nestled in the heart of the Occitanie, a squiggly sixteen miles north of Nimes, you’ll find the medieval commune of Uzès. It’s one of those …
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How to Do Christmas in Chicago Right, From A Local
by Marissa Parkin
December 3, 2024
There are plenty of places you can spend Christmas, but very few of them deliver on those festive Christmassy vibes as well as Chicago does. …
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The 4 Best Wineries in Mudgee, New South Wales for 2025
by Marissa Parkin
November 30, 2024
Just over a three-hour scenic drive from Sydney, the town of Mudgee is just far enough away to make it Australia’s finest under the radar …
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5 Swiss Desserts to Find in Basel Over the Holidays
by Marissa Parkin
November 27, 2024
A little bit French, quite German and very Swiss, Basel is a charming European melting pot tucked into Switzerland’s northwest corner, straddling the banks of …
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All of the Best Things to Do in Kalbarri
by Marissa Parkin
November 17, 2024
Nearly 600 km north of Perth lies one of Western Australia’s best kept secrets, the unassuming resort town of Kalbarri – and its crown jewel, …