Marina Wang

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Location
Victoria, BC, Canada
School
University of British Columbia, Carleton University
Expertise
Sustainability, Culinary travel, Food history
  • Marina is endlessly curious and has written about science, history, food, and travel for over 20 different publications.
  • She has traveled to over 40 countries where her favorite activity is sampling local treats.
  • Her previous writing for Hakai Magazine earned her Best Emerging Writer at the 2023 National Magazine Awards.

Experience

Marina is adventurous and experimental with her degustation. Her previous culinary and travel writing has appeared in publications such as Atlas Obscura, BBC Travel, and Matador Network. In addition to travel and culture, she is passionate about sustainable food systems, from preserving heirlooms to preventing food waste. As a volunteer fruit gleaner, she is always looking for creative ways to use up her glut of apples, pears, plums, and quince.

Education

Marina has a bachelor's degree in zoology from the University of British Columbia and a master's degree in journalism from Carleton University.

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