Paul Rubio’s quest to discover the world has led him to 133 countries and counting. A Harvard graduate with master’s degrees in public administration and economics, Paul traded in left-brained austerity for right-brained creativity in 2008, embracing his passion for travel writing full-time. His byline appears in Afar, Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor’s, Luxury, MSN, NerdWallet, Palm Beach Illustrated, Travel + Leisure, Yahoo Lifestyle, and more.

• Won 27 national awards for his writing and photography
• Member of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and the North American Travel Journalist Association (NATJA)
• Received a master’s degree in public administration and economics from Harvard University

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