Fun fact: In 2024, I spent a month living in an ashram in the mountains of Rio de Janeiro, studying traditional yoga philosophy. That experience showed me the importance of mindful travel. I'm now curious to explore how yoga and mindfulness practices can shape how we move through the world, especially when it comes to sustainability.

I graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Florida in 2015, where I dove headfirst into newsroom life, covering beats like international banking, real estate, and — my personal favorite — tourism in Miami. Before going freelance, I was a food reporter in NYC, where I obsessively tracked openings, closings, and told stories about the heroes and villains of one of the wildest restaurant scenes on the planet.

My love for travel took off after a yearlong backpacking trip through 22 countries — and I've been chasing meaningful stories ever since. Carla’s writing explores the emotional, cultural, and practical sides of travel with intention. I have written about the ethics of digital nomadism for The Washington Post, spotlighted hidden gems in Brazil for Condé Nast Traveler, and continues to helm Brazil coverage for Tripadvisor and Beach.com — from Carnival guides to beaches most travelers have never heard of.

On the content marketing side, Carla helps brands land on Google’s front page through well-researched, narrative-driven SEO content that goes far beyond keyword stuffing. My journalism background gives me an edge: I know how to dig deep, ask the right questions, and craft stories that connect.