Location
Durham, North Carolina
School
New York University
Expertise
Cruises, Airline policies, Asian travel destinations
- In 2013, Karla moved to South Korea, where she spent four years teaching English and learning the Korean language.
- She has visited over 15 cities in Asia, including Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Bangkok.
- At each destination she visits, Karla enjoys trying authentic cuisines and finding hidden gems that you won't find in a typical tourist guide.
Experience
Karla is a travel writer with over eight years of experience covering destination guides, industry news, and tips for an easy experience while vacationing. Her work has been featured in TheTravel, Trip101, and College Fashionista. As a journalist, Karla uses her extensive personal travel experience and expertise to help readers understand and properly research their next destinations, so they can confidently budget, pack, and prepare for all the exciting excursions that each exciting place has to offer.
Education
Karla has a bachelor's degree in film with a minor in entertainment business from New York University.
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