As I reach five years of working part to almost full time as a freelance writer, I'm constantly asked how to get started in the industry. In all honesty, I'm never really sure what to answer, as it's equal parts hard work and knowing the right people. So I've asked a few of my travel writing … [Read more...] about Ask the Experts: Best Advice for Aspiring Travel Writers
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My Favorite Southeast Asian Meals
You can eat Thai food almost anywhere in the world, but it's nothing like having the real deal. My experiences in Southeast Asia really blew me away in terms of what kind of cuisine I fell in love with. Some of my favorite eats of the year were dishes I wouldn't have tried back home. I was … [Read more...] about My Favorite Southeast Asian Meals
Puerto Rico’s Most Unforgettable Experiences
Puerto Rico wasn't really on my radar in terms of places to travel, but last year my family wanted to fit in one last family vacation before we all got too busy to do it. So my mom did her research and booked us a week on the main island and Vieques. I couldn't have imagined how much I would … [Read more...] about Puerto Rico’s Most Unforgettable Experiences
Traveling with Food Sensitivities
For the past year, I've been nearly completely dairy free. I'd heard that eliminating it from my diet could help with my eczema, which has grown worse over the last two years, especially made worse by weather, stress and other factors. I first noticed the flare ups in Australia and they came up … [Read more...] about Traveling with Food Sensitivities
My Go To NYC Restaurants
If there's one American city I've been to more than any other (that I haven't lived in), it's probably New York City. In the last few years, I've gone every six months and have my own little home in Hell's Kitchen, particularly the few blocks between my hotel and the Javits Center. One of the … [Read more...] about My Go To NYC Restaurants