School
University Of Colorado At Boulder
Expertise
Budget Travel, Road Trips, Western USA Travel
- Kelley was a part of the inaugural travel writing team at Wealth of Geeks.
- Her favorite travel articles so far have allowed her to share her knowledge on the sights of San Diego, "America's Finest City," and surrounding areas.
- She has traveled extensively around the United States and aims to visit all 50 states within the next three years.
Experience
Kelley has more than 20 years of writing and editing experience. She served as both assistant and associate editor at Mortgage Originator magazine, a former trade magazine servicing the mortgage brokerage industry. She's also written about dog-friendly travel for Examiner.com and her alumni publication, The Coloradan. For the last three years, she has been a full-time nomad living as a house sitter and can provide knowledge on budget travel and road trips. She is also an event planner and scenic photographer, working on a memoir and a series of personal essays.
Education
Kelley has a bachelor's degree in news-editorial journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
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Destinations
By Kelley Dukat
The world's longest stress ribbon bridge in California at 900 feet offer picturesque views of wildlife and scenery with its unique architectural design.
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Destinations
By Kelley Dukat
Endless outdoor adventures like hiking, biking, gold-panning, and fishing await at this California town hidden amid the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
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Travel Guides
By Kelley Dukat
Take a day trip from San Diego to a Mexican city just over the border in Baja California - and enjoy a perfect day of food, history, culture, and beaches.
By Kelley Dukat
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