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Anne Marshall
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Investigative Reporter, The War Horse
Investigative Reporter @TheWarHorseNews, writer, runner, probably a little worried. East Bay native and proud of it.
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Nikki Vargas
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Founder, Unearth Women
Sr. Digital Editor @fodorstravel | Bestselling Author @whenilandbook | Co-Author @wanderessbook | Now ✍️ Book 3 | Founder, Unearth Women | Colombian Immigrant
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Kelly Catalfamo
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Writer, Freelance
always curious, always writing about it. bylines: @AP @thedayct @BostonReview @atlasobscura @scalawagmag &c. | they/them
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Madeline Bodin
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Freelance Science Journalist, Freelance
Find me on Mastodon @MadelineBodin@newsie.social or on Post @MadelineBodin I write true stories about science and nature. She/her
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Rosie Bell
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Travel Writer, Freelance
Travel writer, freedompreneur, and author of 'Escape to Self'. Location independence education this way ➸ discoverysessions.com
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Meg van Huygen
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Food Writer, Freelance
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Melissa Banigan
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Contributing Editor, Freelance
Wordsmith. Storyteller. Journalist @WashingtonPost @BBC_Travel @NPR (among others). Views are my own.
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George LeVines
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Deputy Director, Data and Graphics, Los Angeles Times
Current deputy @datagraphics. But let's go over here now: staging.bsky.app/profile/g3org3… ... Not that I'm going to use it any more often.
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Inka Piegsa-Quischotte
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Travel Writer, Freelance
Travelwriter, novelist
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Carolyn Heller
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Writer and Editor, Freelance
Travel & food writer. Cultural adventurer. Intrepid eater. Author @MoonGuides @lonelyplanet & more. Exploring Canada's Rockies? See my guide in link.
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How do I find journalists featured in Atlas Obscura?
Use filters like beat, industry, location, or journalist type to narrow your search to people who have contributed to Atlas Obscura. You’ll see profiles that match those criteria.
Do you offer contact emails for journalists at Atlas Obscura?
Yes. Verified contact details (such as emails, LinkedIn, and X) are unlocked with a premium subscription. Free users can view profiles, but contact fields are redacted.
Can I filter Atlas Obscura journalists by location or beat?
Absolutely. You can focus your search by country, city/state, or specific beats to target journalists from Atlas Obscura working in those areas.
What information is included in a journalist profile from Atlas Obscura?
Each profile includes journalist type, role, beat(s), industry, outlet(s), location, and recent articles — so you can see what they cover and where.
Can I export a list of Atlas Obscura journalists for outreach campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of journalists affiliated with Atlas Obscura into CSV or XLSX files for your campaigns.
How often are profiles for journalists from Atlas Obscura updated?
We refresh profiles regularly to ensure the outlet affiliations, roles, beats, and contact details remain accurate.
Why filter by outlet instead of only by beat or industry?
Outlets often signal audience, editorial style, and trust. Targeting Atlas Obscura journalists ensures your pitch reaches people who already publish where your ideal readers go.
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