Lavanya Sunkara
I am a writer, animal lover, and globetrotter based in New York City. I cover travel, pets, sustainability, and wildlife conservation. My work has appeared in the New York Times, National Geographic, Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Reader’s Digest, Forbes, Business Insider, Fodor’s, Outside Business Journal, Great Pet Care, AAHA’s Trends and Architectural Digest, among many others in a career spanning more than a decade. I am currently focusing on impactful storytelling about community upliftment, women’s empowerment, animal welfare, DEI, and responsible and immersive travel.
Serengeti, Tanzania 2021
Expertise
I have written hundreds of articles for top print and online publications. My expertise lies in travel narratives, destination guides, conservation stories, pet health service pieces, veterinary industry features, and corporate ESG/sustainability reports.
I also produce highly effective organic content for tourism boards, expedition tour operators, pet brands, and non-profit organizations.
Recent Articles
In Serengeti, Women Are Making History at the First All-female-run Safari Camp in Travel + Leisure
Diversity in Travel Marketing in Adventure Travel News
Elephants carry their babies for two years, and more astonishing animal pregnancies for National Geographic
Testimonials
As a writer and editor for more than 10 years, I have had the pleasure of working with some amazing people in the animal welfare and publishing worlds. I am forever grateful for their collaboration and praise.
If you’d like to kindly provide a testimonial, please email me at Lavanyasun@gmail.com or leave a testimonial on my LinkedIn. Thanks!
Services
- Article Writing
- Content Writing
- Editing
- ESG Copywriting
- Feature Writing
- Journalistic Writing
- Manuscript Editing
- Marketing Copy
- Pet Writing
- SEO Writing
- Sustainability Writing
Favorite Quote
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
Jane Goodall
My Story
After leaving a decade-long career in the legal field, I embarked on my full-time freelance writing journey a few years ago. I’ve traveled within six continents, visited 35+ countries, and lived in three time zones. I love what I do and take great pride in making a difference with my words. I live in the suburbs of New York City with my amazing husband and two adopted dogs. Read more.
Memberships
Get In Touch
I’d love to hear from you! Please contact me about your destination, publication or business. Email me at lavanyasun@gmail.com.
Meet My Dogs
Nature Traveler 