Andrew Nelson

An enthusiastic explorer whose writes frequently for National Geographic Travel and outlets like the Wall Street Journal, Nelson enjoys uncovering the overlooked nooks and crannies of familiar destinations and discovering new ones--a passion that's taken him to six continents and all 50 states. His association with National Geographic spans two decades, and Nelson remains a strong proponent for local tourism, currently teaching a class at the College of Charleston on the meaning and importance of place. Previously he served as visiting professor at Loyola University New Orleans School of Mass Communication. Nelson is a graduate of Syracuse University and received a Masters in Journalism from the University of Missouri at Columbia. He also co-founded the computer gaming company CyberFlix and wrote the best-selling game Titanic: Adventure Out of Time. A fan of walkable cities, he has lived in London, New York, San Francisco, New Orleans and, most recently, Charleston.