School
Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana
Expertise
U.S. Midwestern landmarks, Indiana's hidden gems, Italian culture and cuisine
- Published an academic paper about multiculturalism to the Digital Literature Review at Ball State University.
- Created a personal travel blog about her adventures and experiences in Northern Italy.
- Won the 2024 Reporter of the Year Award at Ball State University.
Experience
Kaira is a young content writer who has lived in Indiana all her life, occasionally shaking up her daily life with local and foreign travel. After living in Italy for two months, she found a love for European culture and travel writing. She writes extensively about her experiences through journalism and blogs, contributing her pieces to local magazines and blog sites. She currently writes for Islands to research new hidden gems and recommend fresh locations to travel-seeking audiences.
Education
Kaira has a BA in Creative Writing and a minor in Professional Writing from Ball State University.
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This lake reservoir is about 20 minutes from Indianapolis and is filled with beaches, amazing hiking trails, and is a premier destination for bass fishing.
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