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Freelance journalist tweeting about freelance opportunities. Work: @travelleisure, @foodandwine, @goodhousemag, etc. Previous: @latimes @globalpost

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Stacey Leasca’s Biography

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Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist. She is the cofounder of BeATravelWriter.com. Her words, photos, and videos have appeared in print or online for The Los Angeles Times, Travel + Leisure, Departures, Tripadvisor, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Men’s Journal, Glamour, Real Simple, Southern Living, GlobalPost, TIME, GOOD Magazine, LA Confidential, and more. Though she now specializes in travel and lifestyle reporting, Stacey’s work has covered everything from women’s representation in m…

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How the Rest of the World Controls Guns-And What Americans Can Learn

How the Rest of the World Controls Guns-And What Americans Can Learn

Many gun laws around the globe make it harder for people to obtain weapons that could kill multiple people in…

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I Visited Panama to Try the World's Most Expensive Coffee - and Now You Can, Too

I Visited Panama to Try the World's Most Expensive Coffee - and Now You Can, Too

Michael Janson isn't in a hurry. At 76 years old, the coffee farmer has significantly slowed down with age, t…

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Coronavirus stole the sweet magic of kissing. Will we ever get it back?

Coronavirus stole the sweet magic of kissing. Will we ever get it back?

Seth Brown's first interaction with romance didn't quite go as planned. At age 10, the Venice resident had hi…

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Intrepid's New Kenya Tour for Women, Led by Women, Will Inspire Female Travelers

Intrepid's New Kenya Tour for Women, Led by Women, Will Inspire Female Travelers

It's a sweltering September morning in Nairobi when I make my way into a gas station to grab cold water for t…

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The 7 things you have to spot in L.A. before you can really say you live here

The 7 things you have to spot in L.A. before you can really say you live here

Season 2 of "You" - available on Netflix - gets one thing right about moving to Los Angeles: It's a city that…

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Jesse Billauer​​​​​​​ Conquered Machu Picchu in a Wheelchair - and He Let Us Come Along

Jesse Billauer​​​​​​​ Conquered Machu Picchu in a Wheelchair - and He Let Us Come Along

Jesse Billauer is deliberate. That was clear from the second we met as we took off on a plane from our shared…

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We Tasted 14 Grocery Store Pickles — This Is Our No. 1 Pick Original

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The taste test put chilled whole pickles from refrigerated and shelf-stable brands head-to-head, judging each on appearance, texture, and flavor. Only whole pickles — no chips or spears — were included, and every jar was chilled to keep the tasting consistent. The top-ranked pickles all delivered a firm texture and balanced garlic and dill flavors, while the lowest-scoring brands lost points for being mushy, hollow, or overly salty.
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11 Best Desert Towns in the U.S. for Striking Scenery, Art, and Wellness Original

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There’s something special about desert towns. Be it their otherworldly landscapes, arid climate, mystical vibes, or unique flora and fauna, these destinations offer an escape unlike any other. Even better, they have modern amenities, but you can still get away from it all for a bit of solitude. Thankfully, there are plenty of desert towns to go around, as the U.S. is home to four major deserts—the Great Basin, Mojave, Chihuahuan, and Sonoran.
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We Asked 5 Travel Pros Where to Go for a Long Weekend in the U.S.—and They All Picked the Same State Original

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People walking along the beach at Dana Point in California. Credit: Adrian Rudd/Travel + Leisure If you’ve used up your PTO on a fantastic trip earlier in the year, might we suggest a long weekend? Whether you take advantage of a public holiday or sneak away from work early on Friday, escaping for a few precious days can feel as restorative as a longer vacation—especially if you choose the right destination.
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Awards

Los Angeles Press Club Award

2020 - Lifestyle Feature

Winner, “Covid Stole the Sweet Magic of Kissing. Will We Ever Get It Back?” - LA Times

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North American Travel Journalists Association

2023 - Culinary Travel

Honorable Mention - “I Visited Panama to Try the World's Most Expensive Coffee — and Now You Can, Too” Travel+Leisure

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