School
Western Washington University
Expertise
Beer and breweries, Vegetarian food, Culinary travel
- When not writing or editing, Brandon is hiking, drinking, and eating his way around western Washington and the North Cascades.
- He's visited hundreds of breweries across the PNW.
- Brandon is the beer columnist for his local newspaper, Cascadia Daily News.
Experience
Brandon is a freelance writer and editor based in northwest Washington. He's visited hundreds of breweries, restaurants, and trails across the Pacific Northwest while on assignment for REI Uncommon Path, Matador Network, Northwest Travel & Life, and other outlets. Those bylines eventually led to book deals, and today Brandon is the co-author of several guidebooks, including Lonely Planet's "Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest."
Education
Brandon received his bachelor's degree in psychology from Western Washington University, with minors in international studies and humanities.
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