Press

This is an up to date list of the travel and food publications I’ve contributed to or have been featured on.

Travel & Food Features:

2024:

4 Melbourne Neighborhoods You Don’t Want to Miss — Trip Advisor
Everything You Need to Know About Shopping in Melbourne — Trip Advisor
10 Caribbean Experiences You Can Only Access by Boat — Robb Report
10 Travel Umbrellas Worth a Spot in Your Suitcase – Conde Nast Traveler

2023:

Best AirBnBs in Chicago – Conde Nast Traveler

2022:

Your Guide to a More Eco-Friendly Packing List – Conde Nast Traveler
The Best Natural Skincare and Beauty Products for your Dopp Kit – Conde Nast Traveler
DIY Sensory Bins to Get Your Kids Used to New Textures – Good Housekeeping

2021:

Ways to Combat Anxiety during the COVID-19 Pandemic – Parents
Parents are Quitting Social Media over the Holidays and Not Looking Back – Parents

2020

Whether outside or traveling, you’ll love this loungewear – Fodors
Best Spas for Design Lovers – Departures
Best Overall Tips and Tricks for RV travel – Hearst Newspapers
Easy ways to spruce up your space each season – Hearst Newspapers
How to Embrace the Chill on your Next Arctic Adventure – Departures
When Will Your Baby Start Talking? – Parentology
9 Ways to Cope with Anxiety as a Family during the COVID-19 Pandemic – Parents
Look at Historical Closures, including the Eiffel Tower – Conde Nast Traveler
The Metabolism Drops TikTok Challenge Threatens Kids Lives – Parentology
How a Wildlife Sanctuary is Dealing with Australia’s Bushfires – Conde Nast Traveler
The Best Sushi Restaurants in Chicago, 2020 Edition – Better Magazine
5 Destinations to See Wildlife with your Kids – Lonely Planet
Trekking Newfoundland’s Long Range Traverse is a Thrilling Hike, Scramble and Slide – Lonely Planet
10 Travel Essentials to Make your Trip Effortless Chic – Lonely Planet
The Art of Good Enough – Parentology

2019

The 10 Best Restaurants for Holiday Brunch in Chicago – Better Magazine
Hotel Butler Tell All – Lonely Planet
Mommy Wine Culture, Why is This Even a Thing? – Parentology
Best Holiday Gifts for New Moms – Parentology
Self Care Tips for the Holidays – Parentology
Guide to Shinjuku, Japan – American Way
Best Times to Fly with a Baby Over the Holidays – Parentology
The Great Debate: The Differences Between Store-bought and Homemade Baby Food – Parentology
Tips for Sustainable Holiday Travel – Parentology
Stress-free Party Planning with Lyfetimes – Parentology
Ultimate Guide to Patagonia – Departures
Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the Italian Dolomites – Departures
Design Lovers Guide to Chicago – Architectural Digest
The Truth About Breastfeeding – Parentology
Best Children’s Book Subscription Boxes for this Fall – Parentology
6 Best Kid’s Clothing Box Subscriptions You Never Knew You Needed – Parentology
6 Best Toy Kits for Growth and Development – Parentology
12 Baby Products You Can’t Live Without in 2019 – Parentology
Co-Sleeping and Bed-Sharing: The Great Debate – Parentology
Does My Child Really Have ADHD? The Risks of Misdiagnosis – Parentology
10 Apps that Can Help with Postpartum Depression – Parents
Sardinia is THE Honeymoon Destination – Brides
7 Awesome Fall Road Trips for a Girl’s Getaway – Jetsetter
9 Transformative Trips to Take to Get Over a Breakup – Jetsetter
6 End of Summer Yacht Vacations You Can Take Right Now – DuJour
Spend Christmas at one of these 8 luxury hotels – Lonely Planet
Mommy Wine Culture: Why is it Even a Thing? – Parentology

2018

11 Incredible Adventures You Can Only Have in Greenland – Fodors
10 Breathtaking Reasons to Visit Remote Southwest Ireland – Fodors
Multiple Articles (Honeymoon, Golf, Africa, Destination Weddings) – Vacation.com
Castle Hunting in Germany – ALTOUR Select Hotels
Viking Mirmir Review – Cruise Critic
The Ultimate Guide to a Bachelorette Weekend in North Lake Tahoe – Brides
IT LIST: Editors Best Picks of Best New Hotels in the World – Travel & Leisure
Head to Xiamen to Discover China’s Hidden Gem – Tasting Table
Where to Eat Near Chicago’s Biggest Tourist Sites – Tasting Table
The Weekender: Chicago with Giuliana Rancic – DuJour
The Foodie’s Guide to Chicago’s Hippest Hoods – DuJour

2017

The 8 Most Instagrammable US Cities to Visit this Summer – Marie Claire
Best Baltic Shore Excursions – Cruise Critic
About Khasab – Cruise Critic
Good Company – Subaru Drive Magazine
The World’s Best Hiking Trips for Solo Female Travelers – Marie Claire
7 Stunning Ski Chalets You Can Spend the Night In – Architectural Digest
Password Required: 10 Exclusive Speakeasies – Paste Magazine
8 Can’t Miss Hipster Bars in Chicago – Paste Magazine
Why You Should Skip Kenya and Honeymoon in Zambia Instead – Brides
The Best Engagement Photo Shoot Locations – Brides
The Best DC Hotels for a Bachelorette Party – Brides
8 Beautiful Rustic Wedding Venues Outside of DC – Brides
7 Dishes You Have to Eat in Iceland – Vogue
These are the Best US Cities to Visit if You Want to Fall in Love – Vogue
A Guide to Newfoundland: A Rugged, Remote Foodie Heaven – Vogue
7 Transformative Trips to Help Get Over a Breakup – Vogue
A Delicious Guide to Noshing and Sipping Through Melbourne’s Sonoma – Vogue
1,600 Islands, Emerald Green Waters – A Guide to Vietnam’s Halong Bay – Vogue
8 Reasons to Skip Thailand and Visit Myanmar Instead – Vogue
Essential Vietnam – Food and Sightseeing Guide to Saigon and Hanoi – Vogue
6 Reasons Montenegro May Be This Year’s Most Tempting Travel Destination – Vogue
9 Reasons You Need to Visit Mongolia in 2017 – Vogue
Cruise Around the Galapagos Islands on Grace Kelly’s Honeymoon Yacht – Conde Nast Traveler
Where to Eat in Copenhagen, According to Its Award-Winning Chefs – Conde Nast Traveler
Changing Lanes: Make your Digital Detox Successful – Paste Magazine
Changing Lanes: Dating After Divorce – Paste Magazine
7 Best Booze Cruises to Take Around the World – Tasting Table
5 Outdoor Adventures You Never Knew You Could Have in Greece – US News and World Report
7 Places to Check Spring Blooms in the US – US News and World Report

2016

Inside the Most Luxurious First-Class Airline Suites – Vogue
Intimate Cruise Ship Gets Massive Makeover – USA Today
Why Macedonia is Becoming a Foodie Destination – Vogue
The Best Things to Do in Cleveland, Ohio – Conde Nast Traveler
10 Off-The-Beaten-Path Locations to Spend New Year’s Eve – US News and World Report
8 Must-See Fall Foliage Spots to See in the US – US News and World Report
6 Ways River Cruises are Targeting Millenials – US News and World Report
9 Charming Towns Across America to Visit this Fall – US News and World Report
10 Reasons to Visit Alaska this Fall – US News and World Report
10 Tips for Visiting South America – US News and World Report
Splurge or Save? Which Cruise Add-ons Are Worth the Price – US News and World Report
10 Affordable Last Minute Cruise Vacations – US News and World Report
9 Top Experiences to Consider for Your Next Caribbean Vacation – US News and World Report
The 10 Best Rooftop Bars in the US – US News and World Report
10 Best Trips for Adventure Junkies – US News and World Report
4 Reasons to Visit Patagonia in the Off-Season – US News and World Report
7 Tips for Planning the Ultimate Digital Detox – US News and World Report
Top 10 Cruises for Health Nuts – US News and World Report
When it’s Worthwhile to Splurge on Airfare – US News and World Report
How to Plan a Budget-friendly Trip to Italy this Summer – US News and World Report
The Evolution of Airport Hotels – US News and World Report
Everything You Need to Know about Traveling to Cuba this Year – US News and World Report
Everything You Need to Know about Traveling to the Galapagos – US News and World Report
The Latest Trends in Airline Cuisine – US News and World Report
10 Great Cities for Street Photography – US News and World Report
7 Tips for Planning the Perfect Weekend in Paris – US News and World Report
8 Can’t Miss Experiences in Colombia – US News and World Report
9 Ways to Travel Better – US News and World Report
The Evolution of All-Inclusive Hotels – US News and World Report
10 Secret European Spots to Visit this Year – US News and World Report
10 Reasons to Visit Iceland this Year – US News and World Report
How to Plan the Perfect Weekend in Dublin – US News and World Report
4 Great Movie-Themed Trips that Will Inspire You to Travel – US News and World Report
4 Under-the-Radar Spots to Visit in New Zealand this Year – US News and World Report
5 Romantic Bed and Breakfasts to Visit this Fall – US News and World Report
10 things Every Visitor Must Know Before Going to India – US News and World Report
7 Top River Cruises for 2016 – US News and World Report

2015

8 Best Breweries and Brewpubs in the Midwest – US News and World Report
Tips for Photographing America’s National Parks – US News and World Report
6 Secret Florida Towns to Visit this Winter – US News and World Report
A Foodie’s Guide to the Pacific Northwest – US News and World Report
What You Need to know About the Marriot -Starwood Merger – US News and World Report
9 Things to Know to Improve Your Safety when Traveling Abroad – US News and World Report
6 Heart-Pounding Activities You Can’t Miss in New Zealand – US News and World Report
5 Tips for Spending the Holidays Abroad – US News and World Report
The Best Cruises for Foodies – US News and World Report
How 5 cruise lines are redefining the all-inclusive experience – US News and World Report
7 of the Best Fall Hiking Trips in the US – US News and World Report
8 Off-the-Beaten-Path Places to See Fall Foliage this Year – US News and World Report
Tips for Getting an International Visa – US News and World Report
7 reasons to Volunteer on your Next Vacation – US News and World Report

2014

6 Small Towns to Visit this Summer – Huffington Post
Food Lover’s Guide to Calgary – Huffington Post
7 Great American Lakes for your End of Summer Getaway – Huffington Post
19 Reasons Kenya Needs to be Higher on your Bucket List – Huffington Post
A Weekend in Wiltshire: Where to Stay, Eat and Visit – Huffington Post
Singapore City: What to Eat and Where to Visit – Huffington Post

Lifestyle and Education Features:

Recipe Features:

Regular contributor to SheKnows.com
Regular features on Tasty Kitchen
Regular features on Food Gawker & Tastespotting
Regular features on Daily Buzz Top 9
A day in the life: Rachel Cooks Blog
29 Bookzy milkshakes that know how to party: Buzzfeed
Spooky Ghost Pizza, Bon Appetit
Chobani Mac N’ Cheese: Babble, February 2013
Earth Day Pops, Bon Appetit
Breaded chicken recipes: Chicken with a crunch – August 2013
Foodista featured drink blog of the day
The Dr. Oz show, March 2012
Kick off Meatless Monday: Organic Authority
Killer coffee cakes to go with your jo: Yummly
Gourmet Live Blogger Spotlight

I’ve had such a great time working with these amazing brands doing recipe creation, food styling and photography and social media strategy.

Brand Partnerships:

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