Expertise
Family Travel, Beach Vacations, Solo Travel
- Nola has traveled on tours and solo; she believes each has its own merits.
- She's cruised, backpacked, and gone hydrofoiling in the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.
- Nola still dreams about the breakfast buffets in Hong Kong and Positano.
Experience
A veteran journalist with nearly two decades of experience, Nola has written for such publications as WWD, Los Angeles Business Journal, Palm Springs Life, W, Los Angeles magazine, the Los Angeles Times, and more. Her work has also taken her everywhere, from Las Vegas and Miami to Hong Kong, covering fashions, trends, and designers pulsating in these communities. Traveling has imbued her with worldly street smarts to dodge those pesky pickpockets and ensure her wallet and camera are never stolen again.
Education
Nola studied broadcast journalism and political science at USC
She earned an MBA at Pepperdine University.
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Travel Guides
By Nola Sarkisian-Miller
With over 900% growth, this Virginia suburb is a rising star in the U.S.; boasting fantastic amenities, rich history, and outdoor bounty, it's easy to see why.
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Travel Guides
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Many tempting bonus purchases on cruise ships will run you a pretty penny, and not for the right reasons. Here are the money-wasters you should avoid and why.
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Travel Guides
By Nola Sarkisian-Miller
This artsy Connecticut town is a must-visit New England charmer with countless galleries, unique history museums, hiking trails, and quaint bed and breakfasts.
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