Dustin Nelson is a Minneapolis-based writer, editor, and poet whose work explores the intersections of travel, culture, and creativity. A former senior writer at Thrillist and current lifestyle reporter at Bring Me The News, he has contributed to AFAR, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, Vulture, and InsideHook.
Beyond journalism, he’s also a published poet and comic book writer, bringing a storyteller’s perspective to his features. Dustin lives in Minnesota, where he continues to chase stories that blend wonder, nostalgia, and a sense of place.
