School
University Of Michigan, University Of Notre Dame
Expertise
Wanderlust, International Travel, Luxury Escapes
- Always jetting off to far-away places, Sera is an avid traveler with more than 30 countries and countless destinations, including the UK, the US, Australia, Canada, Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean, crossed off her to-do list.
- While earning her law degree in London, Sera began her love affair with exploring the world.
- Sera has over 20 years of writing experience and is passionate about all things travel-related.
Experience
Sera has honed her skills as a writer, journalist, and editor over the last two decades, covering a diverse range of topics from real estate, law, and the arts to gastronomy, travel, and lifestyle content. As a feature writer at Static Media, Sera's passion for travel and unyielding curiosity for international destinations, other cultures, regional cuisines, wines, and languages has enabled her to write captivating and informative articles. Her work has garnered millions of views on The Travel, Explore, and World Atlas Travel. Known as the person to ask about traveling in more than a few circles, Sera currently writes for Chowhound and Islands — and she is committed to highlighting all the wonders, adventures, and eats that await eager travelers around the world.
Education
Sera earned her B.A. in English and communications from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She participated in the University of Michigan Publishing Certification Workshop and the U-Club Poetry Council. She also studied abroad at the Notre Dame Law School in London.
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Travel Guides
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