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Maria C. Hunt

Contributing Writer, Via

Maria Hunt contributing writer for Via Magazine.

Maria C. Hunt is a journalist, brand story teller and three-time author who specializes in cultural storytelling around wine, cuisine, wellness and travel. Her work often explores how people live well—from the science of longevity to the rituals of gathering around a table—and she’s known for translating complex topics into clear, engaging stories that inspire readers to try something new.

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Maria is the author of three books, including The Smart Traveler’s Wine Guide: Napa Valley and The Bubbly Bar: Champagne & Sparkling Wine Cocktails for Every Occasion. Her writing has appeared in OLTRE, The New York Times, Architectural Digest, Esquire, Via, Eater, The Wall Street Journal, Wine Enthusiast, Apartment Therapy, The Christian Science Monitor, and Forbes Travel Guide.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science from Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University

Articles by Maria C. Hunt

A couple walk through Sakura Garden At Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, Cherry Blossom Festival, Sun Moon Lake (Sunmoonlake), Nantou, Taiwan.

Welcome spring with these unexpected places to view fragrant pink and white sakura around the world.

a gravestone with flowers and bracelets and a historic plaque honoring Mary Ellen Pleasant, 'California's Mother of Civil Rights'

The fascinating businesswoman and activist left her mark in the Bay Area and beyond.

Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy dance in “Mickey’s Happy Holidays” during Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California.

Get into the spirit with dazzling parades, towering gingerbread, and more.

a lush green Japanese-style garden next to water

Taste sake, relax in a plant-filled spa, and try on trendy street fashion—no passport required.

The Room of the Dons with painter Maynard Dixon's Queen Calafia mural on the walls at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel

Go beyond the Gold Rush with this fascinating tour.