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About Travelbinger
Helping you travel better with expert advice, travel tips, and inspiration.
Meet Jimmy Im
Travelbinger was founded by Jimmy Im, a nationally recognized travel and lifestyle writer and expert. He was a TV host on Travel Channel ("Confessions of a Travel Writer"), a critic on Bravo's "Best New Restaurant" and a travel expert on shows and programs, including CNBC, Nightline, and The Morning Blend.
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About Us
Our mission and values
Travelbinger was created to help you travel better by providing expert advice, travel tips, and inspiration.
Operational Team & Contributors
Meet our Travelexperts
Jimmy Im
Founder
Jimmy Im has traveled to 113 countries, stayed at over 600 hotels and clocked millions of air miles. He currently lives in New York City.
Matthias Binder
Travel Expert & VP of Operations
Matthias a curious globetrotter who collects moments from night markets, coastlines, and tiny mountain villages. Plans trips around local food, scenic trains, and the best views at golden hour.
Carley Rojas Avila
Bilingual Travel Writer & Editor
Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual New York-based travel writer, editor, and the founder of Explorers Away and Home to Havana. Expert on Latin America and the Caribbean.
Mariam Whiten
Travel Writer & Culture Explorer
Mariam is a travel writer with a soft spot for sun-drenched coastal towns, slow mornings at local markets, and the kind of stories you only find down a side street. She travels to taste, listen, and get gently lost—then brings back honest, practical tips for fellow explorers.
Jan Otte
Travel Strategy & Chief Executive
Jan is based in Germany and loves to travel to the U.S., South Africa or Switzerland.
Alec Sills-Trausch
Adventure Photographer & Writer
Alec is an adventure photographer and travel writer with a love of exploring hidden and hard to reach destinations to show off our brilliant planet.
Stefan Brand
Hiking & Mountain Explorer
Is a great hiker and mountain explorer from Bavaria. Loves Leberwurst and Airports. Always up for a sunrise summit and a new runway.
Marco Kopinke
Senior Travel Binger
Is a seniored binger who loves to travel to Thailand, Russia and Colombia for the culture and food. Always chasing local street food and hidden gems.
Marcel Kuhn
Global Experience Expert & Chief Technologist
Loves to travel and share experiences from around the world.
Ben Rice
Lifestyle & Culture Writer
Ben is a lifestyle, travel, news, and features writer. Raised in England and living in Spain, he has lived on three continents and worked diverse jobs.
Chantelle Kincy
Travel Advisor & National Parks Expert
Chantelle Kincy founded Flannels or FlipFlops, combining her expertise as a writer and travel advisor to inspire wanderlust and offer practical insights.
Veronika Primm
Travel Blogger & Hiking Adventurer
Based in Prague, Veronika is a travel blogger with a passion for exploring the world—from European city breaks to hiking adventures across the globe.
Emma Braby
Freelance Writer & Content Creator
Emma is a UK-based freelance writer focusing on content creation. She spent several years traveling Europe in her campervan and has visited dozens of countries.
Sarah McDonagh
Travel Blogger & Filmmaker
Sarah is a travel blogger and filmmaker based in Santa Monica. She’s explored nearly every U.S. state and traveled widely across Europe.
Steve Cummings
Personal Finance & Dream Life Traveler
Traveler and Personal Finance writer helping to inspire people to live their Dream life (Owner of The Frugal Expat).
Courtney Ciandella
Road Trip & Tropical Getaway Expert
Courtney focuses on travel-related content from tips for road-tripping to the most affordable, dreamy tropical getaways, all backed by trusted experts.
Emily Ann Hill
Full-time Traveler & Essayist
Emily is a freelance writer who has been traveling full-time for over five years. She shares travel stories documenting the quirks and realities of living abroad.
Brianna Carter
Travel Enthusiast
Brianna Carter is a travel enthusiast who loves discovering new places, from vibrant cities to quiet hidden gems.
Carlos Menendez
Pure Travel Rebel
Travel is rebellion in its purest form. We follow our heart. We free ourselves of labels. We trade a role for reality.
Anna Gasparini
Experienced Travel Blogger
Anna is a experienced travel blogger from Europe.
Anna Lena Kuhn
Global Experience Sharer
Lena has been to over 30 countries and loves sharing her experiences with the world.
Jones Curtis
Travel Content Creator
Passionate about documenting travel journeys and sharing unique perspectives from around the globe.
Katherine Woodward Ramer
Editorial Specialist
Expert in travel editorial and content curation with a focus on high-quality destination guides.
Kirra Fazio
Travel Storyteller
Passionate about telling stories through travel and exploring new cultures and landscapes.
Marija Mrakovic
Destination Insider
Provides insider knowledge on various destinations, helping travelers find hidden gems.
Mona Bagaso-Cave
Global Travel Expert
Extensive experience in global travel, specializing in luxury and boutique experiences.
Vasilija Mrakovic
Cultural Explorer
Focuses on cultural exploration and authentic travel experiences around the world.
Elizabeth Lavis
Travel Content Creator
Hello! I'm a journalist and the co-author of four travel books with ten years experience.
Alex Johnson
Freelance Travel Writer
I've always loved travel. All the little annoyances: the rigmarole of airports, the missed connections, the breakdowns, the missing reservations, are not annoyances to me. They're what I live for. Travel, I think, is best measured in experiences, not distance. It’s the people you meet, the unexpected encounters, the weird, and the wonderful of this world that makes every journey special. Sometimes, a short hop on the train to a new town can be just as rewarding as a first-class flight across the Atlantic. My favourite destinations are those less visited, which led me to writing my first book, A Long Weekend in Ulaanbaatar. My second book, Running the Milk, focuses on another of my passions: air travel.
Roberta Bianchi
Cultural & Design Specialist
Roberta Bianchi is an versatile author, creative director, and digital strategist whose voice bridges the worlds of design, culture, and contemporary storytelling. With a rich foundation in cutting-edge visual communication and a keen interest in how narrative shapes experience, she writes with the clarity of a designer’s eye and the curiosity of a seasoned traveler. Her work moves fluidly between disciplines — bringing together visual strategy, editorial insight, and the exploration of place. Her approach to writing reflects a lifelong engagement with the cultural context, grounded in a belief that great stories are built from detail as much as idea. Roberta’s work explores not just where we go, but how the places we encounter — and the ideas we carry — reshape the way we see the world.
Alexandra Caspero
Travel Writer & Nutritionist
Alexandra is a travel writer and nutritionist who shares her passion for healthy living and global exploration.
Monica Fish
Travel Journalist
Monica is a travel journalist dedicated to uncovering unique stories and destinations for the modern traveler.
Sam Allcock
Travel Tech Specialist
Sam focuses on the intersection of travel and technology, providing insights into the best tools for modern explorers.
Samanta Brown
Global Travel Expert
Samanta travels the world to find hidden gems and authentic experiences that inspire others to explore.
Valentin Temciuc
Destination Specialist
Valentin is a destination specialist with a deep understanding of cultural nuances and off-the-beaten-path locations.
Cecilia Markley
Travel Strategy & Content Expert
Cecilia loves to explore, always seeking out the best hikes and gluten-free foods. She is a budget traveler and is especially interested in exploring Latin America as she expands her Spanish-speaking skills and meets the locals.
Paul Mulligan
Travel Writer & Cultural Explorer
Paul Mulligan is a lifelong traveller who has explored every continent except Antarctica (for now). Having lived abroad in multiple countries, his approach to travel doesn't limit him to checking landmarks off a list. He’s passionate about experiencing real local life, getting to know the people, having conversations, and experiencing the everyday moments with people who actually live there. Rather than chasing purely touristy highlights, Paul believes the best travel stories are found in the places guidebooks often overlook. His writing is shaped by curiosity, cultural respect, and a genuine love for seeing the world as it’s lived, not just as it’s photographed.
Trey Erwin
Travel Writer & Photographer
Trey has travelled extensively and previously lived in Colombia and Turkey. In his free time, he enjoys writing stories about people and places. More of his work can be found in Gargoyle Magazine Online and on his Substack.
Kaitlin Murray
Freelance Travel Writer
World traveler to 128 countries, author, and historian passionate about documenting the world's cultural heritage, history, and stories.
Cheryl Haynes
Travel Writer & Culture Explorer
Cheryl Marie Haynes is a relentless traveler, always more likely to go to a new country with an empty notebook than a set itinerary. Her passion is immersing herself in new cultures and landscapes, then sharing them with the world.
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Mission Statement
Original and human-reviewed content. Travelbinger is a leading travel website that helps you travel better. Every publication offers something new and unique, delivering real value to our readers. From offering insider tips and expert advice to providing hacks for saving money on all your journeys, our main goal is to make your travels effortless. Everyone deserves a vacation; you shouldn't have to work hard for one.
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Date of Last Revision: January 21st, 2025.
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