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I'm a travel advisor and author known for exploring all seven continents and living full-time as a digital nomad. My work and travel insights have been featured in travel publications, lifestyle media, and on numerous podcasts.

Feature Articles

Magazine & News Coverage

Spoke and Blossom magazine feature
Spoke + Blossom — Spring 2024 Issue

A Solo Journey to 7 Continents as an LGBTQ+ Traveler

"When he landed back at Grand Junction Regional Airport on New Year's Eve, Cole Sjoholm was returning home after setting foot on all seven continents as a solo, LGBTQ+ traveler in just one year..."

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Grand Junction Daily Sentinel feature
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel — June 2, 2024

Exploring the World: 25 Countries, 7 Continents, 1 Year, 1 Grand Junction Man

"The jaguar crossing signs along the roads in Argentina gave Cole Sjoholm a bit of pause. 'I mean, I'm traveling by myself,' he said..."

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Filling My Bucket press release
Official Press Release — June 3, 2024

Announcing "Filling My Bucket: A Year of Solo Travel Across Seven Continents"

The official release announcement for my debut book.

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Stock Photography

Travel Photography — Licensed Through Getty Images

Alongside writing and advising, I shoot original travel photography across 70+ countries and all seven continents — from Antarctic expedition landscapes to street life in Southeast Asia. My full catalog is available for editorial and commercial licensing through Getty Images / iStock, and is a growing resource for publications, agencies, and brands looking for authentic, on-the-ground travel imagery.

Travel photograph by Cole Sjoholm, available for licensing on Getty Images
Travel photograph by Cole Sjoholm, available for licensing on Getty Images
Travel photograph by Cole Sjoholm, available for licensing on Getty Images
Travel photograph by Cole Sjoholm, available for licensing on Getty Images
Travel photograph by Cole Sjoholm, available for licensing on Getty Images
Travel photograph by Cole Sjoholm, available for licensing on Getty Images
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Monthly Column · July 2024 – Present

Contributing Travel Writer — The Compass Magazine

Since July 2024, I've written a monthly column for The Compass, the trade publication of VAX Vacation Access, without missing an issue. My writing covers destination guides, cruise line trends, industry insights for travel agents, and personal travel narratives — spanning topics from Antarctic expedition ships to AI tools for building smarter itineraries. The full archive below reflects a consistent, on-time monthly cadence across nearly two years.

I'm actively looking to expand my contributing writer work to additional travel and lifestyle publications. Editors interested in a monthly or recurring column can reach me directly below.

Jul 2024Ready to Cool Off This Summer? Plan a Visit to the Coldest Place on Earth
Aug 2024Explore Argentina's Iguazu Falls
Sep 2024I Stayed There: Mango House Seychelles
Oct 2024Exploring the Magic at Tokyo DisneySea's Newest Attraction: Fantasy Springs
Nov 2024A Journey Through the Panama Canal
Dec 2024Discovering Colorado's Wine Country
Feb 2025Not Your Average Shore Excursions: Viking Expedition Ships
Apr 2025I Stayed There: Marina Bay Sands Singapore
Jun 2025Urban Hikes: The True San Francisco Treat
Jul 2025Wandering San Juan: A City for the Senses
Aug 2025Utopia For All: The Ultimate Group Getaway At Sea
Sep 2025Cooking Up Magic in Hoi An
Oct 2025La Paz With Pride: An LGBTQ+ Traveler's Guide to Mexico's Hidden Baja Gem
Nov 2025Staying Ship Shape: Eating Healthy While At Sea
Dec 2025Getting on the AI Bandwagon to Build Smarter Itineraries, Higher Commissions and Repeat Clients
Jan 2026Why Back-to-Back Cruises Are Having a Moment
Winter 2026Would You Go (Compass Magazine Feature)
Feb 2026A Night at the Sydney Opera House
Jun 2026Party of One?
Jun 2026Travel Advisors Share Solo Travel Insights & Advice for First Timers (feature, Compass staff)
Jul 2026The Travel Toolkit: Free Apps That Make Advisors Stand Out
Podcasts

Interviews & Appearances

Makin Moves with Matt — July 25, 2024
Spotify Apple Podcasts
World Traveler, Author, Mortgage Guy: Cole Sjoholm
YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts
From Mortgage Lender to Globe-Trotter: Cole Sjoholm's Story
Apple Podcasts
Creating Unforgettable Experiences with Cole Sjoholm
Apple Podcasts
The Wayfinder Show — Filling Your Bucket List with Cole Sjoholm
All Channels
Cole Sjoholm: A Year of Solo Travel Across Seven Continents
YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts
Patrick Huey Leadership — Cole Sjoholm: Solo Travel & Identity
All Channels YouTube

Media & Interview Requests

For more information about Filling My Bucket, to request a review copy, or to schedule an interview with me, please reach out directly.

Email: cole.sjoholm@gmail.com
Phone: 970.930.5288
Mail: 411 Walnut St, PMB 23197, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

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