Kwin Mosby

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Kwin Mosby is a freelance travel journalist and the editor-in-chief of Vacationer Magazine, an LGBTQ+ travel website. He began his editorial career working for KBJR-TV and KSTP-TV as a TV news reporter and producer. While pursuing his master’s degree in public affairs and journalism at American University, he worked as an associate producer at the BBC News Washington Bureau. Kwin's travel writing has been featured in reputable digital and print publications, such as Travel + Leisure, Afar, and Condé Nast Traveler. His writing usually focuses on but is not limited to luxury and adventure travel told from the perspective of a Black gay traveler. His favorite travel experiences include visiting island resorts in the Maldives, going on a safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve, attending Bear Week in Sitges, Spain, hang gliding off Pedra Bonita in Rio de Janeiro, and taking a Black walking tour through Paris.

• 25+ years of experience working as a writer and editor
• 15+ years working for Travel Channel and Travel Leaders Group
• Won the 2019 Travel Weekly Magellan Award for online travel guides

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