Andrea Romano

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Location
New York
School
The New School, University Of Northern Colorado
Expertise
European Destinations, Halloween And Holiday Destinations, Unique Travel Experiences
  • In 2020, one of Andrea's pieces about virtual museums was the most-read article on Travel + Leisure's site history.
  • She was interviewed by NPR's Weekend Edition in November 2020 for her expertise on digital travel experience during the pandemic.
  • Andrea's photography-focused 'Honest Barbie' Instagram account was covered in The Daily Mail, Cosmopolitan, and Yahoo News in 2015.

Experience

Andrea is a writer and editor with over 10 years of experience at many publications across the internet. She began her career as a reporter for Mashable, writing compelling stories about art, lifestyle, travel, food, DIY design, shopping, and entertainment. Since then, she has taken her expertise in various lifestyle topics to other publications such as Travel+Leisure, Bustle, Brit+Co, and Reviewed.com. Over the years, she has carved out a niche for writing about unique and pop culture-themed experiences worldwide, and she encourages travelers to always get out of their comfort zone (and away from tourist traps). She is also a sketch comedy writer and prides herself on publishing well-informed and entertaining pieces.

Education

Andrea has a Masters Degree in Media Studies from The New School. She also has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre from The University of Northern Colorado.

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