School
Grand Valley State University
Expertise
Domestic and International Trips, Budget Travel, Travel Tips and Reviews
- In 2017, Jill founded the travel blog, Humor Travel Life.
- She's traveled to 23 U.S. states and 15 countries.
- During college, she worked on the entertainment staff at an all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Experience
Jill Zwarensteyn has nearly a decade of professional writing experience. She began her editorial career as a freelance writer, where she covered news and travel content for different media publications. Jill's writing has been featured on Matador Network, Artrprnr Magazine, SleepAdvisor.org, and YourTango, among other publications. She's also worked as a content curator for TripScout and is the creator behind Humor Travel Life, a blog focused on travel tips and reviews, as well as comedic first-person travel stories. Jill joined Static Media as a news writer for Islands in 2025.
Education
Jill has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre from Grand Valley State University.
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Beaches
By Jill Zwarensteyn
Spot dazzling sunsets and swim in scenic waters at this unique Lake Michigan beach park in Holland, which you can access through a tunnel through sand dunes.
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