Sunny Fitzgerald

Sunny Fitzgerald is a highly respected freelance writer and travel specialist with over 16 years of experience, currently based between Jordan, Hawaii, and Costa Rica. As of 2025, she is not employed by a single publication but regularly contributes to leading outlets including National Geographic, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler, BBC, Forbes Travel Guide, Glamour, Delta Sky, Thrillist, and World Nomads. Her work focuses on travel, sustainability, culture, health, wellness, and adventure, often highlighting responsible travel, conservation, and lesser-known destinations. Sunny’s writing style is immersive, research-driven, and empathetic, aiming to challenge misconceptions and foster cross-cultural understanding. She holds an MA in cultural sustainability and certification in sustainable tourism, and is a member of SATW, ASJA, and ATTA. Notable achievements include being a 2021 Kathryn Davis Fellow for Peace and designing international educational programs. Her unique perspective is shaped by extensive global living and travel, multilingual abilities, and a commitment to truth, health, and healing in storytelling.