Lauren Breedlove

Location: Upstate New York

Education: Bacherlor's degree from St. Michael's College

Lauren is a freelance travel writer and photographer with a focus on off-the-beaten-path adventures, remote destinations, outdoor exploits, food + beverage, unique stays, and authentic cultural experiences. She thrives on sunrise wanders, absorbing local culture, random adventures, dive bars, and grilled cheese.

Experience

Lauren Breedlove is a freelance travel writer and photographer based in Upstate New York, contributing to publications like Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, Thrillist, AFAR, Trip Advisor, and Matador Network. She always jumps at the chance to take local cooking classes while traveling, experimenting with recipes at home, and enjoys exploring unique culinary experiences while traveling, whether it's deep sea fishing for lunch in a remote fjord to an earth oven lunch high in the Andes Mountains.

Education

Lauren graduated from St. Michael’s College in Burlington, Vermont with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and then worked as a school teacher in New York City before following her dream of becoming a travel writer and photographer. She’s explored more than 50 countries, and embarked on countless outdoor adventures.

About Serious Eats

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