Martin Walsh
Martin Walsh
Title: Writer/Editor
Email: martinwalsh1@hotmail.com
Location: Da Lat, Vietnam
Social Media Links:
Twitter | Instagram
Expertise
- Topics of Expertise: Hiking, Conservation, Wildlife, Wildlife Photography, Adventure Travel, Backpacking
- Years in This Expertise: 15+
Education & Certifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in History, University of Nottingham
- Years of Writing: 5
- Awards or Recognitions: Runner-up – Hanoi Natural History Museum Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022
- Previous Publications: Western Gazette
A Word from Martin Walsh
- Why Author Chose This Career: I have been an avid hiker and backpacker for over 15 years, writing gave me a chance to work on the road.
- How Author Began Career: As a teenager, I wrote music and gig reviews for local newspapers. After a long writing break, I came back to writing when I moved to Vietnam in 2017.
- Personal Interests: Hiking, Basketball, Wildlife photography, Independent travel, Indie music.
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