Tay Belgeri

Tay’s obsession with travel began with the Travel Channel show Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. Her interests led her to a tiny experiential college where she earned her degree in Global Studies. Higher education took her to Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, Thailand, Taiwan, Australia, Indonesia, and India. Her academic focus was on indigeneity, ecology, and pop culture, leading to studies like the spirituality of surfing (Costa Rica), the cultural implications of Sak Yant tattooing (Thailand), and grassroots community organizations/motorcycle clubs (Brooklyn). Over the years, she’s presented her research to national councils, helped launch NYC’s first Indigenous Peoples’ Day public powwow, and had her fantasy work (yes—she does that, too) shortlisted for major indie awards. As of 2024, Tay is a freelance writer with the same passion for global thinking, mindfulness, and self-discovery. She lives in Barcelona with her partner and her chihuahua.