Sheeka Sanahori
@sheeka.bsky.social
Freelance travel journalist + video producer. Words in Nat Geo, Washington Post, TimeOut, Southern Living, REI, AARP, Thrillist + more. Videos in Lonely Planet, USA Today & Netflix Family
Keep me in mind as you think about editorial FIFA World Cup coverage for Atlanta. I’ve already hit the ground running with the city’s first travel guide article for the event: matadornetwork.com/read/atlanta...
Where to Eat, Play, and Stay During the Atlanta World Cup Games
Planning a trip to the Atlanta World Cup matches? These are the best sporty activities in the city, plus where to stay and restaurants not to miss.
matadornetwork.com
June 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Keep me in mind as you think about editorial FIFA World Cup coverage for Atlanta. I’ve already hit the ground running with the city’s first travel guide article for the event: matadornetwork.com/read/atlanta...
I was 17 yo when I found out I had an older sister who was adopted to another family. I’m grateful that atp, we’ve been in touch longer than we’ve been apart. She shares part of her incredible life story here: youtu.be/njjW3UvlYps?...
Marianne C’s Story
YouTube video by Adoption Chronicles Project
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May 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I was 17 yo when I found out I had an older sister who was adopted to another family. I’m grateful that atp, we’ve been in touch longer than we’ve been apart. She shares part of her incredible life story here: youtu.be/njjW3UvlYps?...
While in Charleston, I met Marcus, community activist + tour guide. I loved the intersections of his work. He’s studied the history of his community to share it and is committed to advancing it as well. Super honored to share my first for Scalawag Magazine: scalawagmagazine.org/2025/03/marc...
Marcus McDonald shares Charleston history and makes his own – Scalawag
McDonald has made national headlines with his community activism. His work is grounded in his historical knowledge of his home in Charleston.
scalawagmagazine.org
March 11, 2025 at 8:13 PM
While in Charleston, I met Marcus, community activist + tour guide. I loved the intersections of his work. He’s studied the history of his community to share it and is committed to advancing it as well. Super honored to share my first for Scalawag Magazine: scalawagmagazine.org/2025/03/marc...
There is no hiding my love for thieboudienne, and I'm tickled to share how I ate it for every meal on my trip to Dakar. This is exciting— my first for Silversea! discover.silversea.com/destinations...
Dishing on Dakar: How One Woman Found Her Dream-Come-True Senegalese Entrée - Discover by Silversea
A quest to the just-right Thieboudienne, the national dish of Senegal, had one fan trying it around the country until the dream came true.
discover.silversea.com
February 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
There is no hiding my love for thieboudienne, and I'm tickled to share how I ate it for every meal on my trip to Dakar. This is exciting— my first for Silversea! discover.silversea.com/destinations...
Traveling parents! For a national story, I’m looking for someone with 2+ kids to share anecdotes from their trips and give strategies on how they make it work. (I love my fellow travel writers/content creators, but I’d prefer someone who doesn’t work in the industry.)
February 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Traveling parents! For a national story, I’m looking for someone with 2+ kids to share anecdotes from their trips and give strategies on how they make it work. (I love my fellow travel writers/content creators, but I’d prefer someone who doesn’t work in the industry.)
Looking for a foodie who lives in Sandy Springs, GA. I want to interview you for a story! Bonus points if you’ve lived there for a while.
February 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Looking for a foodie who lives in Sandy Springs, GA. I want to interview you for a story! Bonus points if you’ve lived there for a while.
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Source Request: I'm looking to speak to flight attendants and flight utility crews about the filthiest places on planes for Fodor's. DM open.
February 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Source Request: I'm looking to speak to flight attendants and flight utility crews about the filthiest places on planes for Fodor's. DM open.
Black history month is still worth celebrating ‘round these parts! My editor and I put together this roundup of BHM happening around the country: www.aarp.org/politics-soc...
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackHistoryMonth
Black History Month 2025: Honoring African American Labor
In February, celebrate the experiences of the community in the workforce
www.aarp.org
January 30, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Black history month is still worth celebrating ‘round these parts! My editor and I put together this roundup of BHM happening around the country: www.aarp.org/politics-soc...
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackHistoryMonth
For a confirmed story, I’m looking for an expert (by historical knowledge or experience) in shore dinners of the NE Atlantic - Thousand Islands.
January 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM
For a confirmed story, I’m looking for an expert (by historical knowledge or experience) in shore dinners of the NE Atlantic - Thousand Islands.
For a story, I’m looking for someone who has visited several (10+) presidential sites. Could be presidential libraries, national park historic sites, or other places.
January 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
For a story, I’m looking for someone who has visited several (10+) presidential sites. Could be presidential libraries, national park historic sites, or other places.
For a confirmed story, I’m looking for Black history month events from around the country to profile. Bonus if your event follows this year’s theme from ASALH on African Americans and labor.
January 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
For a confirmed story, I’m looking for Black history month events from around the country to profile. Bonus if your event follows this year’s theme from ASALH on African Americans and labor.
The death of President Carter really feels like the end of an era for our country. My family visited his national historic park in Plains, Ga a couple months ago. You can hear audio recordings of him discussing his upbringing at his childhood home.
December 30, 2024 at 3:03 AM
The death of President Carter really feels like the end of an era for our country. My family visited his national historic park in Plains, Ga a couple months ago. You can hear audio recordings of him discussing his upbringing at his childhood home.
Elated to share my first T+L hotel review: www.travelandleisure.com/thompson-sav...
Thompson Savannah Brings a Rooftop Bar, Elevated Southern Cuisine, and an Expert Concierge to the Hostess City of the South
You’ll find Savannah’s only Les Clefs d'Or concierge here, too.
www.travelandleisure.com
December 21, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Elated to share my first T+L hotel review: www.travelandleisure.com/thompson-sav...
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The Food Section's 2024 Annual Report is live! Main takeaway: I could have stayed on Substack as long as that platform lasts, writing for 650 people and earning $45K a year. Instead, I built a media organization with its own site, daily newsletters, nine correspondents, and events across the South.
December 13, 2024 at 2:13 PM
The Food Section's 2024 Annual Report is live! Main takeaway: I could have stayed on Substack as long as that platform lasts, writing for 650 people and earning $45K a year. Instead, I built a media organization with its own site, daily newsletters, nine correspondents, and events across the South.
My 2024 highlights as a freelance travel and food writer:
📝I wrote 32 original articles
📝I began writing my first column covering food in Atlanta. (Sign up for the SOUTH monthly subscription--use my code [SANAHORI]— and it’s $5.) thefoodsection.memberful.com/account/subs...
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📝I wrote 32 original articles
📝I began writing my first column covering food in Atlanta. (Sign up for the SOUTH monthly subscription--use my code [SANAHORI]— and it’s $5.) thefoodsection.memberful.com/account/subs...
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December 13, 2024 at 2:10 PM
My 2024 highlights as a freelance travel and food writer:
📝I wrote 32 original articles
📝I began writing my first column covering food in Atlanta. (Sign up for the SOUTH monthly subscription--use my code [SANAHORI]— and it’s $5.) thefoodsection.memberful.com/account/subs...
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📝I wrote 32 original articles
📝I began writing my first column covering food in Atlanta. (Sign up for the SOUTH monthly subscription--use my code [SANAHORI]— and it’s $5.) thefoodsection.memberful.com/account/subs...
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When an editor says I’d love to read *both* of your [pitched] stories 🥰
December 11, 2024 at 9:35 PM
When an editor says I’d love to read *both* of your [pitched] stories 🥰
I’m hoping more editors make their way to this platform. The organization of posts makes it easier to see opportunities without the blessings of the algorithmic gods
December 11, 2024 at 11:21 AM
I’m hoping more editors make their way to this platform. The organization of posts makes it easier to see opportunities without the blessings of the algorithmic gods
Just had to tell two editors my email is down and I’m not receiving any inbound to my work inbox 😩
December 5, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Just had to tell two editors my email is down and I’m not receiving any inbound to my work inbox 😩
Celebrating my latest for @thrillist! Wilmington has all the Charleston & Savannah vibes with a laid back attitude. www.thrillist.com/nation/thing...
The Most Overlooked Town on the East Coast Is Worth a Weekend Getaway
Skip Charleston and Savannah and head to this charming coastal city instead.
www.thrillist.com
December 3, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Celebrating my latest for @thrillist! Wilmington has all the Charleston & Savannah vibes with a laid back attitude. www.thrillist.com/nation/thing...
First trip to Western North Carolina post-Helene. Jackson co. didn’t get hit as badly as others, but it lost tourists all the same. In Sylva, everything seems to be operating as normal.
November 30, 2024 at 1:27 PM
First trip to Western North Carolina post-Helene. Jackson co. didn’t get hit as badly as others, but it lost tourists all the same. In Sylva, everything seems to be operating as normal.
Anyone ruminating on Kendrick Lamar’s Chitlin circuit reference (and if there’s a connection to Beyonce!) let me offer you this: Chitlin circuit venues you can visit today: www.aarp.org/travel/vacat...
Chitlin’ Circuit Venues: Beyoncé Reference Sparks History Lesson
Visit five locations where music and the past live
www.aarp.org
November 26, 2024 at 8:48 PM
Anyone ruminating on Kendrick Lamar’s Chitlin circuit reference (and if there’s a connection to Beyonce!) let me offer you this: Chitlin circuit venues you can visit today: www.aarp.org/travel/vacat...
My first spread in The Local Palate is on a lovely farm to table restaurant in Cartersville, GA.
November 26, 2024 at 5:53 PM
My first spread in The Local Palate is on a lovely farm to table restaurant in Cartersville, GA.
Hey, excited to see my first work with TimeOut published! It’s a refresh of an Atlanta article, but I love seeing my byline in new places: www.timeout.com/atlanta/thin...
The very best museums in Atlanta
From Martin Luther King to the trap music museum.
www.timeout.com
November 25, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Hey, excited to see my first work with TimeOut published! It’s a refresh of an Atlanta article, but I love seeing my byline in new places: www.timeout.com/atlanta/thin...
I understand editors might not believe in astrology, but readers (especially young readers) do! It’s exploded in popularity, check TikTok for proof. I’m ready to see more articles on it, and see it taken seriously, whether as a fun trend or a divination tool.
November 25, 2024 at 9:54 PM
I understand editors might not believe in astrology, but readers (especially young readers) do! It’s exploded in popularity, check TikTok for proof. I’m ready to see more articles on it, and see it taken seriously, whether as a fun trend or a divination tool.
Update: it took a full week
How long does it take you to get over jet lag from visiting Europe? I’m a week out and still off
November 25, 2024 at 11:13 AM
Update: it took a full week