Sophie Mancini is a New York-based writer, editor, and creative consultant. Under the New York Times’ creative agency, she helped lead the relaunch of Departures Magazine, where she went on to become the food editor. 

Her work has appeared in Elle, Condé Nast Traveler, W Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal. She's consulted on book and brand projects. Alongside her freelance writing, she’s currently working on another relaunch — of early 2000s culture magazine Dossier Magazine. 

Over the past 4 years, stories have taken Sophie all over the world. Some recent adventures below.