Location
St. Petersburg, Florida
School
University Of Maryland School Of Law, Florida International University
Expertise
Solo Travel, Culinary Tourism, Air Travel Tips & Regulations
- Jen is a five-time North America Travel Journalists Association Award winner.
- She has authored six books, including "12 Trips in 12 Months: How to Make Solo Travel Magic."
- Jen wrote and contributed to Fodor's 2023 and 2025 Puerto Rico travel guidebooks.
Experience
Jen Ruiz is a lawyer turned full-time travel writer and author. She is a 3-time TEDx speaker and founder of Jen on a Jet Plane, inspiring women to travel the world and work remotely. She was named a 'Top Latina Travel Expert' by The Points Guy and Mitú and was a part of AFAR Magazine's united voices program for diverse storytellers. Jen won "Most Impactful Piece of Writing" at the 2023 Bessie Awards.
Education
Jen Ruiz received her Juris Doctor from University of Maryland School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Florida International University.
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This small town near Knoxville in Tennessee is an under-the-radar antiquing hotspot, with over 20 stores each offering unique finds and historic charm.
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If you only have time to visit one alpine destination, visit this valley in Switzerland, known for its dramatic waterfalls and precariously tall mountains.
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