Expertise
Budget Travel, Outdoor Adventures, Travel Hacking
- Nikki is obsessed with travel hacking. She's booked dozens of free flights and can talk your ear off about her favorite travel credit cards.
- She is a national parks explorer and loves solo hiking trips. Her favorite national park (so far!) is Olympic National Park in Washington.
- Nikki's friends consider her their personal travel agent; she loves helping people find the best deals on flights, lodging, and exciting travel experiences.
Experience
Nikki is a journalist who has covered everything from music and culture to news and government, but her passion lies in travel, nature, and outdoor adventures. When she's not planning her next grand adventure, she enjoys hiking and running through the forest preserves around Chicagoland.
Education
Nikki has a bachelor's degree in journalism from DePaul University in Chicago. She minored in creative and professional writing and was involved in student media, including Radio DePaul, 14 East Magazine, and The DePaulia.
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.
-
Travel Guides
By Nikki Roberts
Arizona's oldest state park is a historic family-friendly landmark packed with museums, gardens, and a trailhead for one of the longest hikes in the country.
By Nikki Roberts
Read More
-
Outdoor Adventure
By Nikki Roberts
Connecticut's most underrated romantic spot is a state park with brilliant fall foliage and a good selection of easy to moderate hiking trails.
By Nikki Roberts
Read More
