Melanie Hamilton

Location

Tbilisi, Georgia

School

Louisiana State University

Expertise

Eastern European Travel, Destination Dining, Food History

Melanie Hamilton relocated to Tbilisi, Georgia, four years ago and has been obsessed with Qvevri wine and Adjaruli khachapuri ever since.
As the former commissioning editor for Passion Passport, Melanie also has a wide breadth of experience in digital publishing and a keen eye for story curation.
In her time with Passion Passport, she coordinated campaigns with Japan Airlines, Northern Ontario's Tourism Board, and Visit Arizona.

Experience

Melanie is well-versed in long-form features and in-depth narratives that bring people and places to life. She has worked on a large variety of projects, from documenting ancient fertility rituals in rural Georgia to fun-color reads on German whiskey making; her work has been featured in CNN Travel, The Telegraph, Wanderlust Magazine, Atlas Obscura, et al. In addition to travel writing and photography, Melanie also has a strong background in behind-the-scenes editorial work. As the lead editor for Beesting Digital, a white label and SEO copywriting agency, she has helped brands – including IAMS, HSBC, and TGS Global – take their campaigns to the next level.

Education

Melanie is working toward earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in history at Louisiana State University.

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