Mihai Manea – Travel Journalist & Storyteller | Diplomacy, Dialogue & Diversity
For over a decade, Mihai Manea has traveled the world in search of stories that inspire, inform, and captivate. From riding across Tunisia’s deserts on a Marwari horse and savoring mint tea in the bustling medinas of Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, and Rabat, to exploring the frescoed ceilings of Sardinia or marveling at the Great Wall of China, Mihai has a gift for turning every journey into a vivid narrative. In the UAE, he discovered the “soul” of Ras Al Khaimah — where desert landscapes meet majestic mountains — and witnessed Dubai’s rise as a futuristic metropolis. Canada’s Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and the legendary West Coast Trail revealed the wonders of ocean, rainforest, and adventure.
Journalism with Impact
Mihai contributes regularly to leading publications such as Nine O’Clock Daily, Nine O’Clock Weekly, Future Economy, and Ziarul News, blending storytelling flair with a sharp editorial eye. He seeks authentic experiences, respects local cultures, and champions sustainability in travel. Collaborations with travel agencies like Christian Tour and international tourism organizations, including the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), have enriched his reporting with insider knowledge and hands-on experience.
Diplomacy and Personal Stories
In Romania, Mihai often meets with foreign ambassadors over lunches, dinners, and interviews, capturing their personal and diplomatic stories. These conversations have appeared in exclusive Nine O’Clock features, highlighting over 40 ambassadors from Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America — from the UK, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain and Greece to Brazil, India, China, South Korea, Morocco, and Bangladesh — in the Top Interviews, Messages & Speeches from Ambassadors and CEOs collections (2024-2025).
Portfolio / Showcase
Mihai continues to explore the world through Press Trips with Christian Tour, documenting authentic experiences and compelling stories. This portfolio / showcase offers readers a detailed look at his itineraries and adventures, from Tunisia’s vibrant cultures to Canada’s wild landscapes and the cosmopolitan allure of the UAE. Each article reflects his talent for immersive storytelling combined with practical insights, cementing his reputation as an internationally experienced travel journalist.
Lifestyle, Culture, and Inspiration
Every piece by Mihai is more than a travel report — it is an invitation to explore, to embrace intercultural dialogue, and to discover the beauty of the world through multiple perspectives. Combining travel journalism with diplomatic narratives and lifestyle experiences, Mihai offers Nine O’Clock readers a full experience: information, inspiration, and emotion.
This portfolio highlights Mihai Manea’s ability to capture the essence of destinations and the people who inhabit them, providing a compelling read that combines adventure, culture, and diplomacy for a sophisticated audience.
For partnership enquiries, please contact: Mihai MANEA e-mail [email protected] or WhatsApp +40 722 341 546.
PRESS TRIP Ras Al Khaimah
The diplomatic daily newspaper Nine O’Clock does not assume responsibility for the information received and published on the public website. The responsibility for the content lies solely with the issuer of the press release.
The diplomatic daily newspaper Nine O’Clock cannot be held accountable for false information transmitted by the recipients of the press releases/announcements.
The diplomatic daily newspaper Nine O’Clock reserves the right not to publish press releases that contain inappropriate expressions or accusations and violations of the rights of other individuals, guaranteed by the Constitution of Romania.
The content of the website http://www.nineoclock.ro is intended for public information. Copying, reproduction, recompilation, modification, as well as any form of content exploitation from this website are prohibited. The use of the Comments section signifies your agreement to abide by the terms and conditions regarding the publication of comments on http://www.nineoclock.ro.
