Published
In addition to blogging, I am a freelance writer and editor. You can review a selection of publications below. If you are interested in commissioning a piece with me, please email me at [email protected] for availability and rates.
Dogsledding in the Upper Peninsula with Nature’s Kennel, Traverse Magazine, forthcoming December 2020
Handmade Chocolates of Northern Michigan, Traverse Magazine, forthcoming November 2020
Field Report on the Coffee Scene in Ella, Sri Lanka, Barista Magazine, October 2020
A Guide to Gluten Free Traverse City, Traverse Magazine, December 2019
The Marrakech Cafe Helping Disadvantaged Women, Unearth Women, October 2019
Field Report on the Coffee Scene in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Barista Magazine, September 2019
Field Report on the Coffee Scene in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Barista Magazine, May 2019
Sustainably Swimming with Manatees, Discover Crystal River Tourism Board Magazine, January 2018
The Evolution of Blogging, Artful Blogging Magazine, May 2018
Digital
Lonely Planet:
Roadtrippers Magazine:
- ‘Beauty is therapy’: A formerly abandoned asylum upgrades from lobotomies to luxury apartments
- In Northern Michigan, a fairy tale village of ‘Mushroom Houses’ tells a story of resilience
- ‘The real show’: Foraging for wild edibles in the shadow of Stratford’s Shakespeare Festival
- Into the Woods: The Unique Conservation Story of a Maine Hut-to-Hut Hiking Trail
- Finding Peace and Quiet in a 17th Century Monastery and Hospital Turned Hotel
- Cruising through Detroit in a 1930s Ford Model A will take you back in time to Motor City’s glory days
Business Insider:
- What it’s like to be a virtual preschool teacher during the pandemic
- What Life is Really Like in Lansing, Michigan, the Midwestern Capital Where Anti-Lockdown Protests Have Gained Infamy
- Here’s How COVID-19 Decimated the Petsitting Business.
- My partner and I have lived 4,000 miles apart for three years. Here’s how we afford our long distance relationship.
Self Magazine:
Verywell Health (contracted contributor):
Insider:
Fodor’s Travel
Unearth Women Magazine:
- What Happens to Refugees During a Global Pandemic?
- How Women are Supporting Female Refugees in Northern France
- A Female-Founded Adventure Company with a Mission to Give Back
World Nomads:
Healthline:
- Why I quit my gratitude practice to improve my mental health
- How to tweak your to-do list for your mental health
My North:
Hippie in Heels:
Matador Network:
- Wambatu Moju is the Fried, Pickled Sri Lankan Delight You Need in Your Life
- An Ode to Crispy, Super Cheesy Detroit Pizza
The Temper:
- 5 Active Ways to Reduce Stress During Stress Awareness Month (And COVID-19)
- Yoga was the Cure I Craved for my Anxiety. Until it Wasn’t.
- 5 Ways to Cope with Skin Picking Disorder
- Remy Morimoto Park on how her Heritage Impacts her Recovery
- How to Support a Friend with an Eating Disorder
Inside Himalayas:
- How to be a respectful trekker in Nepal
- How to eat gluten free in Nepal safely
- A Guide for Traveling Vegan in Nepal
Barista Magazine Digital:
Wanderful:
- Navigating Travel with Dementia as a Caregiver
- Thoughts on Mother-Daughter Trips as an Adult
- Gluten Free Travel Tips: 5 Things to Know Before You Go
- Travel Bloggers with Endometriosis Share Their Stories
Go Overseas:
Hostelling International USA:
- 3 Tips for Battling Post Travel Depression
- A Traveler’s Guide to Making Long Distance Relationships Work
- How to Find the Best Side Hustle to Fund Your Travel Habit
- How to Make Your 2020 Travels More Socially Sustainable
- Tips for Traveling with a Chronic Illness
- 7 Ways Travel Can Help You Beat the Winter Blues
- 7 Tips for Working Remotely From a Hostel
- You’ll Be Glad You Kept a Travel Journal. Here’s How to Do It.
- 6 Myths About Hostels
- Should You Stay in a Hostel or Home Rental on Your Next Trip?
- How Travelling Solo Made Me Feel Less Alone
- Should You Stay in a Hostel as a Couple?
- 7 Hostel Etiquette Tips
- Avoid Travel Burnout with these 6 Tips for Travel Self Care
Hostelling International Canada:
- 8 Vancouver Hikes You Can Get To Without A Car
- 8 Actually Possible Ways to Save Money for Your Next Trip
Visit Detroit:
- How to Spend a Fall Day at Eastern Market
- 8 Unique Bars in Detroit Where You Need to Grab a Drink
- 7 Lesser Known Southwest Detroit Restaurants
- 10 Uniquely Detroit Start Ups That Give Back to the Community
- Where to Safely Celebrate Oktoberfest in Detroit in 2020
- 9 Best Italian Restaurants in Metro Detroit with Patio Seating
- 8 Ways to Spend a Summer Day in Macomb County
- 7 Things You can (Still) do in Detroit This Father’s Day
- 7 Things to do in Detroit This Winter That Will Get You Out of the House
- 11 Specialty Coffee Shops in Detroit You Must Visit
- Discover Detroit Sports Culture and its Super Fans
- Motor City Pride in Detroit: Make it a Long Weekend
- Antique Fords to Paddle Boards: Detroit Tours That Are Actually Cool
- 7 Best Gluten Free Restaurants in Detroit You Need to Try
- 10 Unique Detroit Date Ideas
Purposeful Nomad:
- Giving the Gift of Travel with Purposeful Nomad
- Eating Lunch at Amal Marrakech
- Top 6 Things to Look for When Booking Your Next Small Group Tour
- Responsible Tourism: 5 Ways To Do Good On Your Next Trip
Indigo Blue:
Arrivedo:
Travel Her Way:
Podcasts
The World Nomads Podcast: Covid 19 Travel News
The World Nomads Podcast: France
Interviews
5 Women Share What it’s Like to Have a Chronic Illness During a Pandemic, Health Magazine, May 2020
Inspiring Stories: Meet Sarah Bence of Endless Distances, Voyage Chicago, March 2018
Expat in the UK Interview, Expat Finder, 2017
Should I Visit Norway?, Tour Radar, 2017
Poetry
“Third,” Aesthetica Magazine, 2017
“Tomatoes,” Eat This Poem Blog, 2016
“Deliberate Self Harm,” Grub St Review Online and Kind of a Hurricane Press, 2015
“Pilgrimage,” Grub St Review Online, 2015
“Tastings,” Madison Review, 2015
“Quartet,” Apeiron Review, 2014
“Elegy from October,” “How easy droughts are,” The Round, 2013
The Dunes Review, 2013
“July waxes,” “the dahlias on the breakfast table,” The Round, 2012
“On Driving through Michigan,” The Dunes Review, 2012
Awards
Finalist, Aesthetica Magazine Creative Writing Awards, 2017
Food Haiku Contest Winner, 2016
Academy of American Poetry Award, 2015
Looking forward to reading you, Sarah! Maybe we could share a table of contents sometime in our postgrad adventures?
Haha yes Jordi! The more table of contents with Kenyon names the better 🙂