Kaylee Giacomini

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Location
Chicago, Illinois
School
Tulane University, The University of Delaware
Expertise
Long-term travel, National park guides, Culinary tourism
  • Kaylee has lived in exciting destinations across the world, from New Orleans, Louisiana to Siena, Italy.
  • Before settling down in Chicago, Kaylee spent two years traveling full time, where she visited 40 US states, 18 regions of Italy, 10 countries, and 38 national parks.
  • She specializes in destination writing and adventure tourism, especially focused on the United States and Southern Europe.

Experience

Kaylee is a writer and editor based in Chicago, Illinois. Originally from Delaware, she has written professionally for over 10 years and has worked as the Editor-in-Chief for four publications, including La Revue, MashupMD, South to Somewhere, and Her Campus: Delaware. Her bylines can also be found in Seeker, The Daily Collegian, and DocWire News, among others. When Kaylee isn't writing about travel, she is planning her next adventure. Some of Kaylee's favorite journeys include a year-long cross country road trip, teaching English in Northern Italy, solo backpacking through the Balkans, and hiking in the alps. At home, Kaylee can typically be found running by Lake Michigan, cooking an elaborate meal, or hanging out with her cat, Tony.

Education

Kaylee holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware and a master's degree in public health from Tulane University.

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