JENNA BUEGE Staff editor for The Compass and world explorer , Jenna Buege 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 .

LAUREL DELP Laurel Delp is a writer and editor who ’ s been published in numerous magazines , including Town & Country , Departures and Western Art & Architecture . Most recently , she was a contributing editor at A Rare World , reviewing hotels and resorts worldwide . She has also written for a number of travel-related websites .

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 advisors to grow their leisure travel business .

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

ALESANDRA DUBIN Alesandra Dubin is a news and lifestyle editor and writer based in LA . A veteran digital journalist , she ’ s covered travel , food , events , fashion , beauty , entertainment , home , parenting and more for 15-plus 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 others .

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 .

LESLIE LANG Leslie Lang is a content marketing writer who specializes in writing about travel technology .

BAXSTAR J . FERGUSON Baxstar J . Ferguson is a queer , transmasculine journalist , content marketer , author , photographer and illustrator currently working on their first novel . Follow their work @ baxstarjonmarie across socials .