Sam Baker is a contributing writer for Culture Trip as well as a freelancer for Deutsche Welle, Forbes, and other outlets.
She has covered the art world in Europe, environmental issues, health, technology and science topics in addition to her travel writing. Her favourite travel stories are those where things didn't go to plan but ended up leading to better experiences in the end.
From the USA and based in Germany, Sam is passionate about visiting lesser-known spots around the globe and learning about new cultures and the socio-political forces that shape them.
Sam grew up in Wisconsin, attended Macalester College in Minnesota for her undergraduate degree and City University of London for her master's. She's also lived in Alaska, Texas, and Barcelona.
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