
Meredith Bethune
I'm a writer and editor who covers the good things in life that make it all worthwhile. To me, that means food & drink, travel & the outdoors, fitness & health, and art & architecture. My work has appeared in over 40 publications like the New York Times, Outside, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic Traveler, Healthline, and CNN, among others.
I studied history at Tulane University, but I grew up along the coast of Rhode Island. After graduation, I hung around New Orleans and later worked in New York City as a youth gardening instructor and cheesemonger. I finally started writing in Austin after getting acquainted with its (then) up-and-coming dining scene. I also reported on local dining news as associate editor of Eater DC while living in the Washington, D.C. area. As you can see, I've done lots of odd jobs along the way. Writing is the only thing that has ever stuck.
Later, I lived in Belgium and used it as a base to explore and write about destinations in Europe. But I've also interviewed an octogenarian tofu maker in Japan, eaten breakfast on the savanna in Kenya, tried scorpion-infused mezcal in Mexico, unearthed obscure cookie recipes in Alabama.
The COVID-19 pandemic has recently forced me to seek out adventures closer to my current home in upstate New York. So on most weekends, as weather permits, you can find me exploring hiking trails in the nearby Adirondacks, Catskills, Berkshires, and Green Mountains. I recently completed the famous Long Trail of Vermont — solo backpacking more than 270 miles through the wilderness, starting at the Massachusetts border and finishing in Canada.
I bring that same level of commitment and enthusiasm to creating compelling content for brands. As a writer, I can interpret ideas developed in-house and turn around clean, well-researched, and persuasive copy. As an editor, my skills also include envisioning, managing, and executing a content plan. Past and current clients include Intercontinental Hotels, Silversea, Marriott, Land Rover, Food Lion, Impossible Foods, and more.
Publications
- The Edge (Hone Health)4 articles
- Wine Enthusiast2 articles
- REI2 articles
- National Geographic1 article
- Harry & David1 article
- Food & Wine Magazine
- AllWebLeads.com
Writes Most On
- Emotional Symptoms of Perimenopause Are Very Real—What Next?2 Dec 2024—The Edge (Hone Health)Are you a woman in midlife dealing with sleep disturbances, irregular periods, or mood swings? You might be in perimenopause. This phase is marked by fluctuating hormone levels, especially estrogen and progesterone, and eventually leads to menopause. Physical symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness are discussed regularly, but perimenopause’s emotional symptoms—mood swings, irritability, anxiety, and even depression—can be equally disruptive. If any number of emotional...
- Does Creatine Cause Erectile Dysfunction?27 Nov 2024—The Edge (Hone Health)Creatine monohydrate is one of the most well-researched and effective supplements for boosting performance, strength, muscle recovery, and brain health. Despite its proven benefits, myths about creatine—like links to hair loss and weight gain—still persist. One of the more egregious myths is centered around erectile dysfunction (ED). “Does creatine cause erectile dysfunction?” still pops up online, causing unnecessary confusion. The short answer: No, science doesn’t support this claim. Here’s...
- New Studies Say Mitochondria May Be Key to Healthy Aging—Here’s How8 Sep 2010—The Edge (Hone Health)Feeling tired or out of breath during activities that used to be easy, like climbing stairs? It may indicate more than just being out of shape. “Your body may be struggling to generate enough energy to keep up with your daily routine,” explains Manish Chamoli, a biologist and researcher at Buck Institute for Research on Aging. And that likely means your mitochondria aren’t functioning correctly. Mitochondria, often called the “powerhouses of the cell,” produce the energy needed for growth,...