School
University of Miami
Expertise
European Travel Destinations, Cultural Tourism, French Culinary Travel
- Sylvia has visited more than 30 countries on five continents.
- Her favorite articles to write are travel guides for must-see historical and cultural sites.
- When she's not researching the next unique travel destination, you can find her visiting an art exhibition or museum.
Experience
Sylvia is a freelance journalist based in France focusing on business, travel, and culture. With a background in the airline and cruise line industries, she has contributed to print and online publications, including France Today, Bonjour Paris, The Culture Trip, and Financial Management magazine, as well as reporting for a number of financial news services. Sylvia shares her visits to art exhibitions and museums on her YouTube channel "CultureThing."
Education
Sylvia has an MBA in International Business from the University of Miami.
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Montana
By Sylvia Edwards Davis
This Montana town boasts stunning lakeside camping and easy access to beautiful scenery, whether you're hiking Holland Peak or kayaking on Flathead Lake.
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South Carolina
By Sylvia Edwards Davis
With scenic parks, lively downtown dining, and a big football rivalry, this city delivers a Thanksgiving experience unlike any other in the South.
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New York
By Sylvia Edwards Davis
This New York town was once the home of Amelia Earhart and now boasts exceptional schools, high-end real estate, and ample golf courses and green space.
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Europe
By Sylvia Edwards Davis
You've planned your trip to Italy, and you know you want to see Naples, but consider taking a day trip to this little stunner of town while you're there, too.
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Tips and Hacks
By Sylvia Edwards Davis
It's awful to make a faux pax when traveling, and ordering an Italian-American dish at an authentic Italian restaurant tops the list. Here's why you shouldn't.
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Georgia
By Sylvia Edwards Davis
Tucked away in the far northeast corner of Georgia, as close to North Carolina as it is Atlanta, you can find a stunning weekend waterfront paradise.
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News
By Sylvia Edwards Davis
A cruise to the Caribbean can now be accessed from Galveston, Texas, with this cruise line's year-round voyages featuring Texas-sized amenities.
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Travel Gear
By Sylvia Edwards Davis
Although most people won’t even notice this slight change in CarPlay’s IOS 26 update, the convenient and important fix could even be life-saving.
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Air Travel
By Sylvia Edwards Davis
Pet owners are always looking for safe and convenient ways to travel with their pets, and new rules were announced that now allow larger dogs on some flights.
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