
What do you get when you mix an unconventional life with years of restaurant work, expat experience, a lifelong battle against a deadly genetic disease, and a passion for words? The multi-faceted portfolio of Zanny Merullo. Keep scrolling to check out her recent, award-winning work, visit the About page to learn about her background, or take a look at her services.
Based in Colorado.
ZANNY MERULLO
Disabled Travel Journalist
Magazine Editor
Contemplative Essayist
Copywriter
Covering Travel as a Force for Good:
- Adventure travel (often with an accessibility angle, focus on hiking and scuba diving)
- Stories that humanize and bridge cultural differences
- Businesses, tours, movements, and organizations that make a positive impact
- Food and beverage (with a focus on wine)
- Other lifestyle topics
Destination Expertise:
Southwest US, New England, Cambodia, Italy, Mexico
Recent trips to Europe and South America
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TRAVEL WRITING HIGHLIGHTS

July, 2026
ONE OF MEXICO'S MOST INCLUSIVE FARM STAYS IS HIDDEN IN AN ORCHARD, AFAR

August, 2026
10 NATIONAL PARKS THAT MAKE THE OUTDOORS MORE ACCESSIBLE, FODOR's

REGULAR POSITIVE-IMPACT TOURISM NEWS ARTICLES FOR OUTTHERE
2024-Present

DIVING IN PERU'S FINAL FRONTIER,
SCUBA DIVING MAGAZINE
April, 2024
JOURNALISM
PERSONAL ESSAYS

November, 2025
RECLAIMING SCUBA DIVING POST BREAKUP
Documentary Script Writing










































