Based in World
A travel writer, photographer, and author, Michael Jensen has lived as a digital nomad since 2017, residing in more than thirty countries for at least a month at a time. He shares his extensive global travels and visual narratives through his Substack publication, "Michael Takes Too Many Pictures," where he combines photography with personal stories from the road. Jensen also co-authors the "Brent and Michael Are Going Places" newsletter with his husband, Brent Hartinger, detailing their shared adventures and supporting an independent publishing model that connects directly with readers. His distinctive approach to travel emphasizes unexpected encounters and quiet, memorable moments over traditional landmarks, advocating for a shift in perspective on how to experience the world with greater depth and presence. Before his current focus on travel, Jensen co-founded AfterElton.com, an influential entertainment website for gay and bisexual men, serving as its editor from 2006 until the site's acquisition by MTV/Viacom in 2010. He is also an accomplished author of gay historical fiction, notably his "Savage Land" series; the novel "Man & Monster," part of this series, was a Lambda Award Finalist. Across his varied career transitions, Jensen's professional philosophy consistently underscores tenacity, adaptability, and a belief in the power of persistent effort.
