School
BFA in Creative Writing, Emerson College, MA in Media Arts, Emerson College, TESOL Certificate, Trinity College London
Expertise
Immersive travel, Culinary destinations, Discovering off the beaten path locations
- Jessica is a tea and wine enthusiast who seeks out travel destinations known for her favorite drinks.
- As the daughter of a TWA flight attendant, she traveled the world for free during the first 22 years of her life, and to date, she has visited 65 countries and looks forward to adding more to that list.
- Her favorite game is "flight roulette"—searching for the best airfare deals online.
Experience
Jessica started her journalism career at CBS News, but wanderlust led her to travel writing. Her adventures are primarily solo, and she loves reporting on under-the-radar destinations. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Alula Magazine, Matador Network, and more.
Education
Jessica holds a BFA in Creative Writing and an MA in Media Arts from Emerson College in Boston. She has her TESOL certificate to teach English as a second language from Trinity College, London.
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Alaska
By Jessica Goldman
Experience world-class fishing and unforgettable wildlife at this mythical lake in Alaska, which is the largest freshwater body of water in the state.
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Surf, swim, scuba dive, or party at this amazing beach in Puerto Rico whose rainbow fish and sunken pier make it look like a postcard come to life.
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