School
New York University, Temple University
Expertise
Destination Music Festivals, Strange Attractions, European Cities
- Emily has covered a wide range of topics over the last several years, including travel, politics, music, television, and comedy.
- She has traveled to and reported at several music festivals, including Sad Summer Fest, The Governors Ball, and the Newport Folk Festival.
- Emily started writing travel stories for Fifty Grande Magazine, where she became an assistant editor in 2024.
Experience
Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, Emily Frantz is a culture writer and humorist based in New York City. Her work has appeared online and in print in Fifty Grande, Weekly Humorist, and more.
Education
Emily holds an M.A. in cultural reporting and criticism from New York University and a B.A. in media studies and production from Temple University.
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Travel Guides
By Emily Frantz
If you are a history fan spending time in or near Oakland, make sure to head to this funky and historic bar which is one of the last to still use gas lighting.
By Emily Frantz
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Destinations
By Emily Frantz
This Arizona national monument boasts 13 hiking trails, unique geology, and is even a designated International Dark Sky Park; so the stargazing is unbeatable.
By Emily Frantz
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