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Author archives: Franziska Reichel

Franzi, a seasoned travel blogger and online editor, is renowned for her expertise in tourism, particularly in Tourism in Bangkok. She's adept in various travel niches, including active, luxury, and wellness travel, and has a professional background in traveling. In 2014, Franzi launched her German travel blog, Coconut Sports, and since then, she has contributed to numerous travel magazines, newspapers, and corporate blogs. Her insights have been featured in major media like WELT, Süddeutsche Zeitung, ARD, Bayern 3, WELT am Sonntag, and many more. Experience: Franzi's career began after university, working in public relations, online marketing, SEO, and as an online editor. She's a self-employed travel blogger and content creator based in Munich, Germany, focusing on active, adventurous travel with unique accommodations, incorporating wellness and feel-good elements. In 2023, Franzi ventured into a new endeavor, co-founding Latitude 12 LLC with Tim. They introduced Bangkok Insiders and About That Smile, a site about invisible braces. Additionally, Franzi has a decade-long experience as a part-time flight attendant with a major German airline. This role complements her blogging, enabling her to travel frequently, create content, and offer aviation insights to her audience. Expertise: Her expertise spans tourism across Europe, Asia, and America, with a special focus on frequent flying and professional traveling. Franzi's affinity for Asia, particularly Thailand, is evident in her work. Her roles as a blogger and flight attendant often take her to Bangkok, where she has developed significant expertise in local tourism. Education: Franzi's academic journey in sociology, German philology, and literature preceded her travel blogging career. Post-graduation from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen, she embarked on extensive travels through New Zealand, Australia, and Southeast Asia, which sparked her passion for writing about travel. Franzi's professional experience in public relations, online marketing, and editing paved the way for Coconut Sports, her blog. She also actively shares her photography and video content on social media platforms. For more travel insights and a glimpse into the life of a travel blogger and flight attendant, Franzi can be followed on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.