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Hi, I’m Amanda

I'm a freelance travel, lifestyle and culture writer based in Barcelona, Spain. My work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine, Time Out, Crain’s and more.

Recent bylines

  • Photo collage of woman getting out of pool

    No host, no hassle

    With Airbnb facing a major crackdown, travelers are rethinking where to stay in Spain. I rounded up five boutique hotels for Late Checkout that are worth booking instead.

  • Photo collage of suitcases and Apple AirTag accessories

    Track your bag, stay unbothered

    Few things are a bigger vibe killer while traveling than a lost bag. This story for Late Checkout explores how United Airlines is using Apple AirTag tech to keep travelers in the loop.

  • Photo of broken vintage computer monitor with vintage keyboard jutting from the screen

    Nothing ventured, nothing gained

    In this essay for Hard Copy, I consider risking the lure and certainty of corporate comforts to pursue the freelance life. It started with a foreboding email.