Hilary I. Lebow
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, California
School
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
University College Dublin
Expertise
European Trips, Budget Travel, Points And Miles
- Hilary has explored 24 states and 29 countries so far.
- She's lived in Los Angeles, Dublin, and Miami, and hopes to one day move back to Europe.
- She runs a travel blog, Ask A Nomad, for destination ideas, packing essentials, and planning advice.
Experience
Hilary is a seasoned journalist with nearly 15 years of communications experience. In 2016, she launched her freelance writing career to work on content projects for publications, media agencies, startups, and nonprofits. For several years, she focused on the health and wellness beat, completing hundreds of articles for publications like Healthline, Greatist, Psych Central, and Everyday Health. She joined Static Media in 2023 to work on travel content.
Education
Hilary has a bachelor's degree in journalism, a master's degree in marketing, and SEO training.
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Stories By Hilary I. Lebow
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Traveling by train affords much more legroom but carting all your luggage around can be tricky. Luckily, Amtrak has a great, free VIP service to help you out.
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Exposed to the elements, keeping your gear dry when camping is a common challenge. It's also a necessity, so here are some clever ideas to keep your kit dry.
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Travel Channel's Samantha Brown, a proliphic traveler, has some simple and easy hacks to stuff as much into your luggage as humanly possible.
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Dolphins can be seen on ocean vacations whether you take a cruise to see them or spot them from your beach or resort.
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The world's first 4D roller coaster is located in California at a Six Flags theme park, and it's quite the ride.
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There are certain safety precautions you need to be aware of if you're driving an RV. After all, an RV road trip isn't the same as taking a road trip in a car.
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Camping trips are exhausting (in the best way). Make sure you still have enough energy to pack up properly and take care of your campsite before you leave.
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When camping, there are many must-have essentials to make the experience safe and enjoyable, including lights. Here are some easy hacks for lighting.
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When picking a campsite, look for areas that are free of existing hives and far away from flowers, tall grasses, and fruit trees.
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Denver International Airport is home to the 35,000-square-foot United Club lounge, featuring an urban rustic décor, local brews, and locally-sourced artwork.
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You're all packed and prepped for vacation — but you can't control the weather. Here's what you need to know if a hurricane blows your flight plans off course.
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Traveling to Italy? If you're visiting this popular city, plan well in advance — you may have a hard time finding accomodations at your destination.
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Traveling during hurricane season? You may have more to worry about than missing a beach day. Here's what to expect if a hurricane hits during your trip.
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Planning a camping trip? You don't have to limit your flavor palate to "smoky." Here's the best space-friendly way to take your favorite spices with you?
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You probably already have everything you need to make a firestarter in your kitchen and medicine cabinet.