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Karen Gardiner
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Writer and Editor, Freelance
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Biography
I am a freelance writer from Scotland, currently based in Northern New York, specializing in travel, art and culture. Publications include the Washington Post, BBC, National Geographic and Condé Nast Traveler. Muck Rack shows a lot of weird stuff. It's better to check my portfolio: https://karengardiner.contently.com/
artTravel culture
Content
Exploring Japan's Picturesque Gotō Archipelago: From Golden Sand Beaches to Traditional Fishing Villages
By Karen Gardiner| Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia Verified Studio Ghibli art director, Nizo Yamamoto, spent his career depicting the fantasy worlds of anime for popular animated movies such as Princess Mononoke, and Spirited Away. But, near the end of his life, he returned to the place of his birth to complete 100 Views of the Gotō Islands, a series of paintings depicting the archipelago’s real-life landscapes. As soon as I arrived in Gotō and glimpsed its stunning beaches and rugged cliffs, I understood exactly what had drawn him back.
By Karen Gardiner| The Times Verified
By Karen Gardiner| Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia Verified From my terrace at Izumo Hotel The Cliff, the roaring Sea of Japan appears more white than blue, with its towering crests. Rays of sunlight filter through clouds as if demonstrating the power of the sun to overcome even the most rambunctious of storms—the weather can get wild along this stretch of rural coast, even in summer, perhaps thanks to the influence of Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the tempestuous Japanese storm god.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States