School
University of Virginia
Expertise
Small Town USA, Educational travel, City exploration
- In 2017, Elliot first studied abroad in Germany, where he fell in love with travel.
- Inspired by his own experience, he joined a student travel company to help teachers and students plan educational trips across domestic and international locations.
- Elliot has written guides on hundreds of neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the U.S..
Experience
A lifelong writer born and raised in Richmond, VA, Elliot grew up traveling up and down the East Coast with his family. After writing about film at the University of Virginia, he joined the Homes.com team to take on the daunting task of profiling every neighborhood in America by traveling and interviewing locals from Hawaii to Maine. Since then, he's been a content writer and copywriter for a diverse range of brands, using the freedom of freelance work to explore and travel in his spare time. He is also an avid baker who believes that one of the best ways to learn about a place is through its cuisine. Elliot aspires to travel the world, with Italy and Ireland next on his bucket list.
Education
In 2023, Elliot graduated from the University of Virginia with a bachelor's degree in media studies.
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Just a few miles from downtown Milwaukee, you'll find a mansion that looks like it was plucked right out of the Italian countryside, rather than the Midwest.
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Indianapolis is a hub for arts and culture, and there's a lot to be found in this historic neighborhood, with theaters, great food, and more.
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Virginia
By Elliot Schorr
If you're in Washington, D.C., and feel like you need to escape to nature, this state park in Virginia should do the trick. You can even camp by the water.
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Ohio is home to some charming small cities, including this one that features memorable art, a cute downtown area, and a lot of railroad history.
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Theme Parks
By Elliot Schorr
Since Universal Studios Orlando opened, the theme park has seen its fair share of thrill rides that parkgoers loved, including ones that eventually closed.
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United States
By Elliot Schorr
Some of the wealthiest suburbs in the United States of America double up as fabulously engaging tourist destinations that are well worth a visit.
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These Texas state parks stand out for dramatic scenery, diverse landscapes, and natural features that many visitors say rival national parks.
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North Carolina
By Elliot Schorr
These are the most LGBTQ+-friendly cities in North Carolina, ranked by inclusion, Pride events, local policy, and real community experiences.
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If you're looking for the sunshine, soft sands, and gorgeous clear waters of the Caribbean, you can get all that and more without even leaving the U.S.
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United States
By Elliot Schorr
There's no shortage of charming mountain towns nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, offering the perfect setting for an idyllic weekend away.
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The big cities in Texas have plenty to offer in terms of food, nightlife, and fun, but smaller towns also have lots of culture, charm, and outdoor adventures.
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Theme Parks
By Elliot Schorr
There are certainly a lot of amazing amusement parks in the Southern United States, but there are a few that are even more thrilling than the rest.
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Illinois
By Elliot Schorr
With over 200 neighborhoods, there's a lot of Chicago to see. Don't worry, we picked the best neighborhoods that'll help you choose the perfect one(s) for you.
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