Location
Washington, DC Area
School
Columbia Journalism School, St. Olaf College
Expertise
Art & Design-Focused Travel, Museums & Historic Sites, Luxury Hotels
- Kira lives in the Washington, DC, area, where she enjoys exploring art museums, trying new restaurants, and walking in parks and gardens.
- She has visited nearly 40 countries and every continent except Antarctica.
- Kira focuses on travel destinations that thoughtfully blend art, architecture, and nature.
Experience
Kira is a professional writer and editor specializing in travel, art, design, and fashion. After graduating from college, Kira lived for seven years in New York City. There, she worked at a luxury travel agency writing travel guides and reviews and then as the U.S. Editor for an online magazine covering art and auctions. Kira has been excited about traveling since a young age and has had many memorable experiences, ranging from studying in India, China, South Korea, and Australia to embarking on a safari in the Serengeti and visiting Europe's greatest museums.
Education
Kira earned a master's degree in journalism from Columbia Journalism School and graduated from St. Olaf College cum laude as an English and art history major.
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Travel Guides
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While many leaf peepers flock to New England to immerse themselves in stunning fall foliage, a hidden gem in Maryland is tucked away from cities and crowds.
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Travel Guides
By Kira Reinke
This little-known town along the Georgia coastline has beautiful beaches, affordable accommodations, and excellent seafood, including shrimp and gator tails.
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Travel Guides
By Kira Reinke
In a coastal Maine beach town, mountains meet the Atlantic Ocean, and there's enough hiking, boating, and lobster rolls to keep the whole family busy.
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