JENNA BUEGE Associate Editor of The Compass and world explorer , Jenna loves writing about all things travel . With a degree in journalism , advertising and media studies , Jenna takes pride in her commitment to bringing her readers relatable , fun and accurate content .

BETH KITZMAN Beth Kitzman is the business development manager for VAX VacationAccess . With over 20 years of experience in the travel industry , beginning with Walt Disney World then working for airlines and now focusing on travel technology , Beth loves using her education degree to find ways to educate and empower travel agents to grow their leisure travel business .

SARAH TRELEAVEN Sarah Treleaven is a writer based in Nova Scotia . Her work has appeared in Harper ’ s , enRoute , The Guardian , the BBC and many other publications .

ALESANDRA DUBIN Alesandra Dubin is a news and lifestyle editor and writer based in Los Angeles . A veteran digital journalist , she ’ s covered travel , food , events , fashion and beauty , entertainment , home , parenting , and viral content for more than 15 years , for both consumer and business audiences . Her work has appeared in Town & Country , Esquire , Cosmopolitan , Good Housekeeping , Parents , E !, BravoTV . com , BuzzFeed , TODAY . com , and countless other online and print outlets .

LOLA MÉNDEZ Lola Méndez is a queer Uruguayan- American journalist . Her work has been published in many print and digital publications including CNN , USA Today , InStyle and more . After calling New York City home for seven years , Lola became a full-time globe trotter in 2015 and has visited 73 countries .

ELISA PARHAD Elisa Parhad is a Los Angeles-based writer and photographer covering travel , trends , lifestyle and culture . Her work can be found in the Los Angeles Times , Travel + Leisure and Delta Sky magazine , among others . She has also authored cultural guides on Southern California and New Mexico and a children ’ s book on Los Angeles .

ROSSILYNNE SKENA CULGAN

Rossilynne Skena Culgan is a journalist and author whose writing can be found in Saveur Magazine , Atlas Obscura , Thrillist , Google Arts & Culture , and the Pittsburgh Post- Gazette . She ’ s the author of the travel guidebook “ 100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh Before You Die ” and is currently writing a Pittsburgh history book . A Pittsburgh native , she now lives in New York City . No matter where she travels , she ’ s always keeping her eyes peeled for vintage signage .

RUTH TERRY Ruth Terry is an American freelancer in Istanbul who writes about food , travel , wellness and life as a Black expat . Her work has appeared in BBC Travel , Fodor ’ s Travel , National Geographic , The Washington Post , Time , Yes ! And more . Follow her on Twitter @ ruth _ terry .