Kristen Pope
Freelance writer
Freelance - National Geographic, Afar, Travel + Leisure, TravelAge West, Virtuoso
I am a full-time freelance writer focusing on outdoor adventure, travel, wildlife, conservation, and sustainability. My recent clips include National Geographic, Smithsonian, Travel + Leisure, Afar, Lonely Planet, Fodor's, Adventure, TravelAge West, AARP, Essentialist, and many others. Clips are available at https://kepope.com/portfolio/. I can be reached at kristen@kepope.com
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03 Feb 2026
The most important fact to consider is whether your viewing location for the Aug. 12 eclipse will be in the path of totality
30 Jan 2026
Seaweed bathing in Ireland, a trek through Africa's first designated wilderness quiet park—we asked National Geographic staff and contributors for their favorite places to escape the stress and noise...
20 Jan 2026
7 Places to Experience the 2027 Solar Eclipse
travelagewest.com
August 2027 will herald the second-longest eclipse of the 21st century — here are the some of the best places for clients to see the solar spectacle
29 Dec 2025
The National Geographic Endurance is a comfortable base for explorations in icy waters, whether in the Arctic or in the Southern Ocean
23 Dec 2025
Stave off the cold to make the most of a bucket-list trip to see the aurora borealis. Watch from inside an igloo, a glass-walled chalet and more
06 Dec 2025
The Government Shutdown Turned My Trip Into a 48-hour Layover Nightmare—These 12 Items Were Lifesavers
Travel + Leisure
A travel writer shares the travel essentials that made her flight cancelations, delays, and layovers easier during the government shudown. Learn more about the items she's glad she had, including...
02 Dec 2025
This Japanese Peninsula Is Known as the Birthplace of Wasabi—and It Has Stunning Waterfalls
Yahoo Life
I visited Japan's Izu Peninsula, and discovered delicious seafood, stunning coastal scenery, and relaxing hot springs
01 Dec 2025
Review: Exploring Ireland's West Coast With Wilderness Ireland
travelagewest.com
Share ferries with sheep, enjoy short hikes and discover local culture on this active tour of Western Ireland's islands
27 Aug 2025
Where to Sample Singapore's Michelin-Level Food Scene, From Casual to Haute Cuisine
travelagewest.com
From hawker food stalls to three-Michelin-star restaurants, Singapore's culinary scene celebrates a delicious array of vibrant, multicultural traditions
