Rachel K. Belkin, M.Ed., is an Austin, Texas-based writer and marketing strategist who loves adventure, exploring, and learning about nature, foods, places, and cultures. An educator at heart (and by training), she creates content that inspires, teaches, and immerses readers in the experiences she shares. Her goal? To help people envision destinations as if they were there themselves.

Rachel blends storytelling with a deep understanding of marketing and business. Travel brands, CVBs, and tourism boards don't just get a skilled writer—they get a marketing professional who knows how to engage audiences, optimize reach, and deliver results.

• 𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈'𝐦 𝗪𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝) •
I am the founder, editor-in-chief, and writer of the online travel publication Probe the Globe. Our team includes experienced writers, and we've established syndication agreements with other publications. Probe the Globe is a direct publisher to MSN and is recognized as a verified media outlet on Muck Rack.

We're always seeking fresh perspectives and compelling stories. Some of our focus areas include:
• Experiential storytelling
• Emerging travel trends like noctourism, sports/athletic adventures, generative AI in travel, and slow/quiet escapes (JOMO)
• Accessible travel
• Ikigai-inspired and Blue Zones-esque experiences
• Heritage travel and stories behind the people and companies that shape destinations
• Female-focused travel, including social groups and women-led trips
• Airport lounges and unique travel perks

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬
While I enjoy covering a variety of travel experiences, I'm particularly drawn to topics that reflect my current life stage and passions:
• Travel with teens and young adults
• Active middle-aged travelers with the time and resources to explore
• Destinations that offer a mix of relaxation, culture, and adventure
• Women's travel groups and girls' getaways
• Remote work-friendly destinations for extended stays
• Multigenerational travel
• Ancestry and heritage travel
• Meaningful connections to culture, people, and nature around the world
• Hurkle-Durkling

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• 𝗪𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 •
With over 16 years of experience in:
Writing and content creation
SEO and social media marketing
Campaign strategy and implementation

She founded and sold a successful lifestyle brand and community.


• 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝗪𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 •
Rachel is a syndicated freelance writer with bylines in:
HuffPost
Matador Network
Yahoo News
MSN.com
AP News
Probe the Globe (Founder and Editor in Chief)
She has also appeared on TV segments for Fox 7 Austin, KXAN, and CBS Austin.

• 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 •
Her travel and health-focused YouTube videos have thousands of views, including one with over 260K views.

• 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 •
Rachel's international experiences include:
Studying abroad in Spain
Volunteering and studying in Costa Rica
Teaching English in Israel
Many press trips and individual trips

These adventures fuel her passion for cultural immersion and sharing the world with others.

• 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 •
Luxury, relaxation, culture, and adventure travel
Spanish-speaking destinations
Cultural and language immersion
Travel with teens
Active middle-aged travelers
Multi-generational travel
Women's and girls' getaways
Remote work-friendly destinations

• 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥 •
Portfolio with writing and marketing samples: rachelkbelkin.com/portfolio
Instagram: @rachbelk | @probe.the.globe