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Shannon Wianecki
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Writer and Editor, Freelance
Hawaii, Milwaukee
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Biography
Shannon Wianecki covers science, travel, and culture for 50+ publications. She’s an experienced educator, public speaker, and writing mentor who has authored travel guides, science curricula, and essays in addition to hundreds of magazine articles. The Society of Professional Journalists named her the Best Independent Journalist in Hawai‘i five times and in 2016 the Hawai‘i Ecotourism Association named her Travel Writer of the Year. She recently moved from Maui to Milwaukee with her dog, Spike.
hawaii, conservation native ecosystems, wildlife islands,travel food
I'm not closed to covering any topic.
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By Shannon Wianecki Verified| New Zealand Herald Verified A boy jumps into a pool created by the Wailuku River in Kepaniwai Park on Maui. Photo / Michelle Mishina Kunz, The New York TimesAfter devastating wildfires, Maui is ready to greet tourists again. Here’s how you can make the most of 36 hours on the island, writes Shannon Wianecki. Maui is Hawaii’s Goldilocks island: it is neither too big nor too small and, for its three million annual visitors, its perfect year-round temperature, rainbow-splashed summits and sugary beaches are just right.
By Shannon Wianecki Verified, Linny Morris| hawaiianairlines.com@ Story by Shannon WianeckiPhotos by Linny MorrisAt the dawn of the twentieth century, Shinichi Hashimoto set sail for Hawaii. He was among the first of the thousands of Japanese laborers who came to the Islands hoping to find work, and his ship arrived in Honolulu at a dramatic moment in the city’s history: Honolulu was under quarantine due to an outbreak of bubonic plague. A fire intended to destroy plague-ridden houses had gotten out of hand, and Chinatown had just been burned to the ground.
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.
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