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Maida Pineda
Food & Travel Writer & Foodstylist, Maida's Touch-food, travel writing & styling
Maida Pineda is a food and travel writer with over 26 years of experience.3 She is the owner and operator of Maida's Touch, a platform focused on food, travel writing, and styling. Maida has been writing about food and travel since 1998 and is the author of two books: "Do's and Don'ts in the Philippines" and "Six Degrees of Expatriation: Uncovering Lives of Expatriates in Singapore".1
Born in the Philippines, Maida considers herself a global citizen and has lived in five countries, including the Philippines, the US, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong.13 She currently resides in Melbourne, Australia.3 Maida holds a BA in Psychology from Smith College in Massachusetts, USA, and a Master of Arts in Gastronomy from the University of Adelaide and Le Cordon Bleu.1
Through her blog, Maida's Touch, she aims to inspire others to feed their restless appetites through healthy, enriching experiences.2 Her work has been published in various outlets, including CNN, Reader's Digest, Business Traveller, and Silver Kris Magazine.1
