Marcia Hylton | Travel & Lifestyle Writer
Stories that spark bold moves, global awareness, and life beyond borders.
I’m Marcia Hylton, a world traveler, immigrant, and once-homeless U.S. military veteran. My path has taken me from the military to marketing leadership at Fortune 500 companies, and eventually to semi-retirement as a digital nomad and global lifestyle writer.
I write to connect with anyone who’s ever dreamed of more—more freedom, more meaning, more perspective. Through personal essays and cultural features, I aim to strip away fear of the unknown, expand what feels possible, and help readers see the world (and themselves) differently.
My work has appeared in Business Insider, Thrive Global, and on national radio platforms like Bloomberg and CBS. I have also been featured in Essence Magazine. I write stories that evoke clarity, curiosity, and awe, blending lived experience with practical insight.
Whether I’m unpacking the emotional weight of starting over or spotlighting lesser-known cultural gems, I write to move people forward, one bold thought at a time.
Selected Work
- Business Insider: I'm an Air Force veteran who moved to Mexico after living in the US for 42 years. I made the right choice.
- Essence Magazine (feature): The Black Girl's Guide To Travel: Visa-Friendly Countries For Travelers Ready To Leave The U.S.
- Thrive Global: 15 Important Happiness Habits You Can Adopt Immediately
- Addicted2Success: Don’t Like Your Story? Here Are 8 Steps to Reboot Your Life and Start Again.
- The Good Men Project: This Is What I Did to Overcome Flight Anxiety.
- She's Unbound (newsletter): Why Do I Keep Talking Myself Out of Moving Abroad?
- She's Unbound (newsletter): What If I Told You That Moving Abroad Might Be The New American Dream?
Interested in working together?
I’m available for writing, interviews, and collaborations related to travel, global lifestyle, and personal storytelling.
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