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Biography

Award-winning journalist Eric Hiss (also appearing under byline Eric Hiss-Loreda) regularly navigates the world in search of unexpected and enlightening stories. In a career spanning nearly two decades, he has contributed to dozens of outlets, including The New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, Delta Sky, Outside, Sierra, The Travel Channel, The Toronto Star, The Hollywood Reporter, Robb Report, Men’s Journal and others. His images have appeared in multiple print and online outlets including The New York Times and Outside.com. In addition to writing about travel, wine & spirits and consumer tech, Eric also covers the emerging cannabis industry, contributing to outlets such as WeedMaps News, Marijuana Venture, SunGrower and Grow magazine. In pursuit of deeply reported stories in this sector, Eric has traveled from Northern California’s Emerald Triangle to Colombia to interview leading voices and track emerging trends. Earlier in his career, he helped pioneer streaming travel videos, including having a short film he shot in India appear in multiple film festivals. He also researched and wrote the Los Angeles edition of Chronicle Book’s popular “City Walks” guidebook series. An early adopter of digital publishing, Eric was also the co-founder and past editor of the global travel blog, wandermelon.com. Eric also works with major travel brands and DMCs, including Visit California (California Tourism) and Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, researching and writing original editorial and blog content. A native of Los Angeles, Eric likes to dive, sail, hike and practice his Spanish.

Content

Total articles 9

• Available on paid plans

  Ai-powered Online Fashion Hub Kollectin.com Is turning Mompreneurs and Other Aspiring Micro-business Owners into Digital Divas

  By Eric Hiss

  Sep. 06, 2023

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  Sign of the Times: Making the Move To Electric

  By Eric Hiss, Heidi Jensen

  Apr. 27, 2023

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  After the Green Rush

  By Eric Hiss

  Feb. 20, 2020

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