Kim Douglas

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Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
School
University of Pennsylvania
Expertise
Family travel, Road trips, Museums and historic sites
  • A lifelong resident of greater Philadelphia, Kim got hooked on the magic of travel after traveling with her high school to Acapulco, Taxco, and Mexico City.
  • Kim developed a lifelong passion for road trips after many excursions through Pennsylvania with her kids, and now loves to share the best ways to pack for long-haul road trips and navigate ideal routes for adventure-filled journeys.
  • Some of Kim's favorite trips were the 1976 Valley Forge National Park fireworks, Edinburgh, Scotland at Christmas, Glacier National Park in September, and shopping across the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Experience

Kim Douglas is a freelance writer, copywriter, and editor who has extensively explored her native state of Pennsylvania. From the exclusive hotels and historic sites of Philadelphia to Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Waters and Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Stadium, Kim has first-hand experience on where to eat, sleep, and drink for adults, families, and groups. Whether you are looking for a peaceful drive through Amish country, or a visit to the exciting Kennywood and Hershey Park areas, Kim has recommendations for it all. As managing editor of Main Line Today and The Hunt, she edited a monthly travel column and wrote about travel and events in Philadelphia and its western suburbs. Her work has also appeared in Delaware Today.

Education

Kim graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in English from the University of Pennsylvania.

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