Expertise
Urban Travel, Solo Female Travel, Asia
- Judith joined Islands in 2024 as a travel news writer.
- She hails from NYC but has been living abroad for 10 years. She is an endlessly curious traveler who has been to 20 countries so far.
- She is a coffee shop connoisseur and urbanite who gets her kicks from gazing out cafe windows while writing and sampling the culture of different cities around the world.
Experience
Judith began her writing journey as a travel blogger in 2011. She has since become a published article writer, both digital and in print, a content writer, and writes short stories in her free time. She has interviewed the Who's Who of expat communities, written profiles of rising and established artists, and written opinion pieces. She has contributed articles to Urbanist Magazine, Chao Hanoi, and The Tay Ho Times.
Education
Judith holds a bachelor's degree in geography with a concentration in cultural studies and a minor in Spanish. She is TEFL certified and completed an independent studies certificate in dance from The Alvin Ailey School of Dance.
Islands content is created by a team of veteran writers and editors passionate about travel. Outside experts with deep field knowledge sometimes inform our work with additional context and perspectives by way of exclusive commentary. Our goal is to offer readers well-rounded and diverse articles that inform, entertain, and inspire.
Our editors consistently review and update articles to ensure they're providing current, relevant, and useful information. Complete information on our editorial process is available here.
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Destinations
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You'll feel like Superman as you hit speeds in excess of 90 mph while hurtling through the mountains in the UAE on the world's longest zipline.
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Pennsylvania is a large state with many experiences, but one of the best is this city's incredible array of art that you can view for free just walking around.
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Some of America's most stunning attractions are natural, and this beautiful cavern is no exception, with ancient rock formations and fascinating history.
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Travel Guides
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San Francisco is known for its hills, and one of the best ways to experience them is by taking a ride down these free (and steep!) public slides.
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Destinations
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To experience the effervescence of a beautifully bubbly natural hot tub, head to this stunning location in the picturesque British Virgin Islands.
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An artist unintentionally started the largest outdoor art gallery in the Northwest when he ducked into the doorway of a coffee shop and started drawing.
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County officials in Pennsylvania are expanding one of its most popular parks with free attractions designed to help its residents get outdoors.
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Visiting a major Midwest city doesn't mean you can't lounge by the pool, especially at this Chicago hotel that is home to a massive indoor recreational setting.
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Travel Guides
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One of the most unique and fascinating attractions in Indianapolis is this creative art house that boasts myriad installations that blow guests' minds.
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There is so much for families and curious travelers to enjoy in New Hampshire, but this park's offerings are unlike anything else in the state.
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For a combination of rich local culture and thoroughly entertaining nightlife fun, head to this North Myrtle Beach club that has had guests dancing for decades.
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Travel Guides
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A beach really has to be special to be considered among the best in the Caribbean, but this popular setting is also one of the most beautiful in the world.
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Destinations
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Kazakhstan is home to the largest tent in the world, an entertainment center that houses white sandy beaches sourced directly from the Maldives.
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Thrill seekers don't need to travel all over the world to experience world record challenges, as this New Jersey establishment is a family-friendly gem.
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A few miles from Mount Rushmore in South Dakota's beautiful Black Hills, there's a secluded and uncrowded swimming hole tucked away among the pine trees.
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