Byron Patten

Biography

Byron is a current student at the University of Washington, working toward his degree in Communication. Since a child, his one consistent passion has been history. From castles and battles to infamous elections and speeches, anything long past was a story worth reading. After years of planning and saving, he set off for Europe, where he backpacked for three months visiting the sites he so often read about.

Upon his bittersweet return home, he had discovered a newfound passion for experiencing the world’s many cultures, even beyond Europe. Setting his sights on Chile, he accepted an internship for one year in the capital city of Santiago. There he learned the operations of a marketing team and role. In his time in Chile, Byron worked on video editing, graphic design, university campaigns, website building, and blogging.

When he wasn’t working, you could catch him at local museums, strolling through historic barrios and researching in Parque O’Higgins for his next big trip.

Now, home in Seattle, he is excited to be working within the marketing department at SouthAmerica.travel, where he can continue to excite people in experiencing the wonders of South America.