Audrey Simons

With Us Since
2023
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Location
California
School
University of Central Florida
Expertise
The American West, U.S. travel, Outdoor adventures
  • Audrey grew up in the countryside of Texas, later relocating to mountainous Montana and sunny Florida before setting roots in California—all places she writes about extensively today.
  • Off-the-beaten-path adventures are her specialty, and she enjoys covering overlooked travel gems, from dusty trails and sprawling wilderness parks to timeless historic districts and quirky roadside attractions.
  • She has embarked on several cross-country road trips, once embarking on a week-long coast-to-coast excursion.

Experience

Audrey launched her writing career in college, creating content for local nonprofits and the university's student-produced newscast, "UCF Knightly News." After moving to California, she began writing and editing for various publications, covering lifestyle, entertainment, and travel, among other topics. She has contributed to The Epoch Times, Deseret News, Evie Magazine, Food Republic, and TheTravel.

Education

Audrey has a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida, where she double majored in broadcast journalism and political science.

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