School
Stony Brook University
Expertise
Solo Travel, Film/TV-Inspired Getaways, Event-Centric Travels
- In 2017, Rachael wrote a personal essay for Bustle that went viral after creating and traveling on a European vacation based on Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen movies.
- She's one tournament shy of completing her own version of the tennis Grand Slam, having traveled to attend three of the four major worldwide tournaments.
- She's adventured all over the country to conduct celebrity interviews and travel research.
Experience
With more than a decade of experience in the lifestyle and entertainment journalism spaces, Rachael has found a way to turn her passions into a career. She often combines her two expertises to craft entertainment-related travel pieces, touching on topics like celebrity-loved destinations, trips based on nostalgic movies and shows, and hotels frequented by A-listers. When she's not doing her own trip-planning and traveling, Rachael has written on these subjects (and beyond!) for International Business Times, The US Sun, ABC News, Bustle, and Business Insider, among others.
Education
Rachael earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Stony Brook University.
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Destinations
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This fabulous little town in Connecticut is a microcosm of everything that makes the Nutmeg State such a tremendous (and delicious) destination.
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Travel Guides
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In the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania is the ultimate family-friendly adventure resort with a rollercoaster, an arcade, skiing, and an indoor waterpark.
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Travel Guides
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There is a lot to love about New York's spectacular Catskill Mountains, and this charming town with a very famous name is another addition to the list.
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Travel Guides
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If you like drinking good wine with gorgeous views of iconic rivers, this underrated destination in the Hawkeye State is calling out your name.
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