School
University of Maryland
Expertise
Outdoor adventure, Traveling with pets, Solo travel
- Jody has lived in five countries on four continents.
- She once took a year-long solo road trip from Atlanta, GA, to Guatemala with three dogs and a cat.
- She often travels for outdoor sports, including mountain biking and snowboarding.
Experience
Jody Braverman is an experienced journalist and editor with bylines in a range of print and online publications, including Livestrong.com, WebMD, Explore, Health.com, GoodRx, Tasting Table, and more. She particularly loves writing about health, fitness, food, and travel. When she's not writing, you can find her playing outdoors, cooking, and planning her next travel adventure.
Education
Jody Braverman received a B.A. in English literature from the University of Maryland. She minored in journalism and communications.
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Arizona
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Affordable, health-conscious, and with plenty of things to do, this Arizona city is one of America's best for retirement. Here's everything you need to know.
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Travel Guides
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This Tennessee gem with over 70 parks has been crowned the third National Park City in the world and the first in America. Here's everything you need to know.
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