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Esme Benjamin

@Esme_Benjamin

Writer/editor. Tavel & wellness Words in Conde Nast Traveler, ELLE, Self, Refinery29, Culture Trip, Well & Good Host of "The Trip That Changed Me" podcast

Joined February 2010
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Had so much fun reporting and writing this one. So many wild anecdotes didn’t make it in, I could have easily tripled the word count.

A small number of niche travel agencies promise to turn their billionaire clients' vacations into epic quests spanning continents—for prices that easily go into the millions on.wsj.com/47KHUYI

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I've never shared an episode of my podcast here before (which is mad because it launched in 2019) but this conversation with prolific travel writer @PicoIyer, about his love for Iran and other complex places, is one of my all-time favorites. open.spotify.com/episode/02KQmD…


Can’t wait to read this @_sleach

(1/3) In 2020, I set out to learn more about the last years of my childhood best friend, Elissa’s, life. My reporting took me to Nebraska, deep into annals of our adolescence, and through the twisted web of the Troubled Teen Industry. It also took me down the rabbit hole

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Thanks for the shoutout @podcastbrunch

The #podcast playlist theme this month is #wellbeing. We included "Bhutan with @Eric_Weiner : karma, wisdom quests and the truth about happiness" from The Trip That Changed Me w/ @Esme_Benjamin on our bonus list! podcastbrunchclub.com/wellbeing/ #PodcastRecommendations #Happiness

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Wanderess features the expertise and experiences of @worldofwlust @gokellylewis @Esme_Benjamin @nightelephant @OneikaTraveller @GlbetrotterGrls as well as quotes from @TheCMIYC @StephanieFlor @evierobbie @NomadPurposeful @maximumbeth @WildJunket and more! Pre-order it today!

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Bragging about another of my brilliant mates today. This time @camillard throwing such a classy wedding and looking so impeccable in a heavily discounted McQueen dress that even Vogue is stanning: vogue.com/slideshow/the-…


Returning to Twitter to brag about my bud @PeterWardJourno new book: The Consequential Frontier. If you're a space nerd (who isn't?) wondering what the hell is going to happen when humans begin privatizing the solar system, this read will blow your mind. amazon.com/Consequential-…


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And you can't really do a summer-themed project without doing a piece on #Woodstock50: our wellness editor @Esme_Benjamin writes that legendary festival's spirit is alive through evocative exhibits that resonate with 2019’s socially progressive mood. 🇺🇸theculturetrip.com/north-america/…


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Here’s a thread for words of 23 emotions that people feel but can’t explain


It has begun. The season of PR pitches that assume I'll be summering in the Hamptons 😭


Marie Kondo’s Daily Routine Is Delightful. Love this: "For me, work-life balance is about being aware of what you’re currently working toward and communicating that with your loved ones." medium.com/p/marie-kondos…


Who knew Wyoming was the first place in the country – and the world – to legally acknowledge women’s right to vote? A herstory lesson on "the equality state" is my offering for #IWD @CultureTrip theculturetrip.com/north-america/…


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A really powerful piece by @kateonmars on the pitfalls of travel to 'untouched' places. Where Not to Travel in 2019, or Ever thewalrus.ca/where-not-to-t…


My latest is a #ValentinesDay read for anybody who is intrigued by the concept of #polyamory theculturetrip.com/north-america/…


I've started to enjoy writing to a soundtrack of chilled jazz. Is this something to blame on Sex & the City?


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