Michael Grosberg

Michael Grosberg is an accomplished travel writer with a vast portfolio of over 55 Lonely Planet travel guidebooks covering destinations worldwide.

Apart from his work at Lonely Planet, Michael has contributed to various publications like the Far Eastern Economic Review, taught travel writing courses, edited non-fiction pieces, and provided translations for documentary films.

His educational background includes a BA in Philosophy from the University of Michigan, MA studies and progress towards a PhD in Comparative Literature at New York University, coursework in the Department of Media and Cultural Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal / University of Natal, and additional studies at The Hebrew University.

Throughout his career, Michael Grosberg has held positions such as being a Travel Guidebook Author at Lonely Planet, Adjunct Professor at Pratt Institute and Fordham University, Researcher/Program Assistant at South Africa Democracy Support Project, Journalist at Human Rights Committee, and Special Projects Manager at Shiriyama Northern Marianas Corporation.