About Melanie Fisher

Melanie Fisher is  a recreation travel industry professional and passionate global traveler inspired by outdoor adventure, culture, food, art, and sustainable travel.

She has a passion for venturing off the beaten path and immersing herself in diverse, unique cultures as well as visiting well known locations, spending time in museums and enjoying local cuisine no matter where she goes. Her travel background includes a wide range of adventures to over 30 countries including:

• Visiting many locations across Mexico from the Yucatan, Baja, Zihuatanejo region, Puerto Vallarta, and more!
• Stand up paddle boarding in as many countries as possible.
• Cycle touring for 3 months through New Zealand, and 2 months through Nepal & India.
• Sailing in the British Virgin Islands.
• Visiting many European countries both by trail and car, loving the food and vino the entire time.
• Buying a one way ticket to Asia and spending over a year traveling solo.
• Renting kayaks in Belize and traveling by water to different islands.
• Visiting South Africa where her husband grew up.
• Living in Japan (teaching English for 2 years), traveling whenever possible to visit hot springs, temples, and to eat as much amazing food as possible.
• And traveling to other countries such as Portugal, Croatia, Canada, Thailand, Israel, Tibet, Singapore, the United States, and more!

You can find Melanie on Instagram at @foodie.foofoo and @part.time.nomad

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