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Aaron Kenedi

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Escape Artist Editor-in-Chief Aaron Kenedi is an editorial professional with more than two decades of experience creating bestselling and award-winning magazines, books, and websites for the world’s biggest names and brands. He is the former Editor-in-Chief of Print magazine, one of the oldest and most respected design publications in America, and the lead editor of bestselling books by notable figures including Oprah Winfrey, Al Gore, and Kobe Bryant.

He has helped tell the stories of brands as large and established as Google, ESPN, and Marvell Technologies, and has crafted the editorial strategy for smaller startups and emerging brands as well.

His passion for travel and adventure have led him to explore dozens of countries and cultures around the world, and now he’s excited to bring readers the stories of escape artists and expats everywhere. He currently lives in New York City but is always plotting his next destination.

All photos courtesy of Anne-Michelle Wand.
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A Magical Life in Panama

Ever since she was a little girl growing up in snowy New York and then Colorado, Anne-Michelle Wand dreamed of living on a tropical island. And while Panama may not…
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Trump and Harris Target Expats
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Presidential Candidates Make Last-Second Appeal to Americans Abroad

With the 2024 U.S. presidential vote less than a week away, former president Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris are making desperate, 11th-hour appeals to undecided voters in…
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The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World of Bizarro Sports
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The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World of Bizarro Sports

In the wake of so many recent global sporting events, from the Olympics to the Paralympics, to the World Nomad Games, I found myself exposed to (and fascinated by) some…
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Colorful Australian autumn in Mount Lofty, Adelaide Hills, South Australia
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The Healing Powers of Fall Foliage

The world can seem awfully intense and chaotic at times. Political conflicts, climate crises, and everyday health and money issues are just some of the things that can threaten to…
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Is America’s Next President in the Hands of Expats?
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Is America’s Next President in the Hands of Expats?

Just because you don’t live in America anymore doesn’t mean you don’t have a say in its political future. In fact, with an estimated 4.4 million Americans living abroad (a…
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Not Lost in Translation
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Not Lost in Translation

Being a travel magazine editor isn’t all glitz and glamour. Frequent—and often international—travel, means long hours driving to and from airports, lots of down time in said airports, and even…
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Uncover the pros and cons of the latest travel trend
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Forever Cruises: New & Improved Expat Escape or Trouble at Sea?

A forever cruise is a cruise ship journey that lasts for an extended period, sometimes, as the name suggests, even permanently. The trend has gained popularity of late, particularly among…
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The World Nomad Games Come to a Close in Astana
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The World Nomad Games Come to a Close in Astana

Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, hosted a very different kind of international sporting event last week. The Fifth World Nomad Games brought together athletes, enthusiasts, and representatives from around the world to…
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Inside the Raw Dog Challenge
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Inside the Raw Dog Challenge

So you’ve boarded your flight and settled into your cramped seat, only to realize you’re wedged between an overly chatty neighbor on one side and a guy snoring like a…
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An Outlaw’s Odyssey
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An Outlaw’s Odyssey

How one man defied cancer, traveled the globe, and learned to listen to his spirit guides
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