Kirsten Raccuia
Travel Writer

Kirsten Raccuia

Contributor for International Living Publishing.
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About

Kirsten Raccuia is a professional writer with over five years of experience creating compelling articles on a variety of topics, including travel, cost of living, lifestyle, property, and retirement. As a travel writer, she has written, edited, and photographed content on trip itineraries, travel adventures, and the realities of expat life. At International Living, she has produced numerous web articles and co-authored the book ”Your New Life in Bali: How to Slash Your Cost of Living and Live Well on The Island of the Gods.”

Employment

4 roles
Oct 2014 - Present 11 years 6 months
Writer
International Living

International Living is dedicated to helping people discover the world’s best places to live and retire.

  • Wrote more than 200 articles for International Living.
  • Produced website content that gets over 500,000 views each month.
  • Created daily postcard marketing emails sent to 500,000 people per day.
  • Wrote for a print magazine sent to more than 105,000 monthly subscribers.
  • Co-authored the book ”Your New Life in Bali: How to Slash Your Cost of Living and Live Well on The Island of the Gods.”
Jun 2017 - Present 8 years 10 months
Travel Blogger & Website Designer
Independent
  • Created and designed a travel website.
  • Developed relevant content to attract readers.
  • Wrote, edited, and photographed various topics, including trip itineraries, travel adventures, and the realities of expat life.
  • Promoted consistently to social media channels.
  • Responded to blog and social media comments to ensure reader interaction.
Nov 2019 - Present 6 years 5 months
Blogger
PropertyTaxRecords.org

Property Tax Records is a company devoted to helping its customers find the most up-to-date tax information about a property.

  • Researched and wrote in-depth blogs about real estate taxes.
  • Tasked with making taxes lighthearted and fun for the reader which requires hardcore storytelling skills. 
Oct 2014 - Aug 2018 3 years 10 months
Southeast Asia Correspondent
International Living

International Living is dedicated to helping people discover the world’s best places to live and retire. 

  • Wrote articles about traveling, cost of living, lifestyle, and retiring in Southeast Asia.
  • Traveled the region extensively interviewing expats and writing their stories.
  • Spoke at two International Living Events (Penang and Brisbane) as the Bali, Philippines, and Malaysia expert. 

Education

Jun 1991 - Jun 1995 4 years
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology
University of Colorado, Boulder

Portfolio

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