Sam McClendon
Sam McClendon is the travel photographer and blogger behind The Blonde Scout and a co-founder of Scout Escapes, sharing slow travel, boutique stays and guides to places she loves.
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Known for
The Blonde Scout
The Blonde Scout
The Blonde ScoutOverview
- Work
- Travel photographer, blogger and group-travel co-founder
- Travel brand
- The Blonde Scout
- Group trips
- Scout Escapes, co-founded with Nicole Kahla
- How it started
- Moved from Texas to Paris to study fashion
Mini bio
How it started.
Sam moved from Texas to Paris to study fashion. Living in Europe made exploring other countries easier and opened up a lasting interest in travel. Her blog began as a creative outlet.
The Blonde Scout.
Her work combines travel photography with destination guides, hotel recommendations and packing advice. She also creates photography, blog features and social content for hotels and destinations.
Travel together.
Sam and Nicole Kahla co-founded Scout Escapes. Its women’s small-group trips pair boutique hotels and planned experiences with the chance to meet other travelers.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2026A Slow-Living Escape at Armacera ResortTravel blogger
- 2025The Ultimate Rome Travel GuideTravel blogger
- 2025The Ultimate Guide to Winter in the DolomitesTravel blogger
Quotes
with a camera in one hand and a carry-on in the otherSam McClendon, The Blonde Scout
Sam uses this phrase on her About page to describe her approach to helping readers travel.
Trivia
- Provence, France is her favorite destination on her blog’s get-to-know-me list.
- Her coffee order is an iced almond milk latte.
- She recommends saving places and restaurant ideas on Google Maps before a trip.
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