School
Ohio State University
Expertise
Slowmad Lifestyle, Tokyo, Dog-Friendly Travel
- Originally hailing from the U.S., Brie has lived abroad for nearly a decade and has called Japan and the Netherlands home.
- She has traveled to over 20 countries and has dozens more to check off her bucket list.
- As a proud dog mom, Brie knows the ins and outs of traveling with a pet in tow.
Experience
Brie spent her childhood studying magazines from cover to cover (including during math class, much to her teacher's dismay), which opened her eyes to the world of lifestyle journalism. As an adult, she moved to Japan to become an English teacher, where she explored the neighborhoods of Tokyo between grammar lessons. Brie eventually pivoted to writing, contributing to Business Insider, Apartment Therapy, YourTango, and several other websites. She now serves as an editor at Islands.
Education
Brie received her B.A. from The Ohio State University, where she double-majored in sociology and sexuality studies.
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