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Jill Robbins

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Covers:  Travel, lifestyle, food and wine, women's issues.
Freelance Travel & Lifestyle Journalist. Foodie. Cat Lover. Detroit Lions Fan.

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I'm a freelancer writer from San Antonio and willing to travel just about anywhere.

I cover travel, lifestyle, parenting, adoption, food and dining, and arts and entertainment.

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One of Texas’s Cutest Small Towns Is Less Than an Hour From Dallas

One of Texas’s Cutest Small Towns Is Less Than an Hour From Dallas

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Where to Play, Eat, and Stay in Frisco, Texas, for Sports Fans

Where to Play, Eat, and Stay in Frisco, Texas, for Sports Fans

The best things to do in Frisco, TX, revolve around sports, from touring the home of the Dallas Cowboys to wa…

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Maui Is Open, But Should I Go? What Travelers Need to Know Post-Wildfires | The Saturday Evening ...

Maui Is Open, But Should I Go? What Travelers Need to Know Post-Wildfires | The Saturday Evening ...

More than two years after the deadly Lāhainā fires, Maui is not unchanged, but it is resilient, vibrant, and …

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This star-studded hot chicken chain is spreading its wings beyond Loop 1604

This star-studded hot chicken chain is spreading its wings beyond Loop 1604

Dave's Hot Chicken is launching its newest location in the greater San Antonio area, with a spot in Schertz h…

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Texas Has a Boxed Wine That's Actually Good

Texas Has a Boxed Wine That's Actually Good

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You're Probably Using Olive Oil All Wrong

You're Probably Using Olive Oil All Wrong

Fodor's provides expert travel content worth exploring so you can dream up your next trip. The world is a wei…

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These 3 Simple Flight Attendant Tips Can Help You Feel Less Anxious on Your Next Flight Original

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By Jill Robbins 
| Travel + Leisure
Flight attendants encourage anxious travelers to inform the crew so they can provide reassurance and support during the flight. Sitting near the wings and choosing morning departures may help reduce the sensation of turbulence. Experts recommend limiting alcohol, staying hydrated, and avoiding reliance on drinks to manage flight anxiety. I’m in the air about twice a month, so it always surprises people when I reveal I’m a nervous flier—my anxiety goes into double overdrive before a flight.
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These Are the Things Flight Attendants Always Do Before Takeoff That Most Travelers Never Think About

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By Jill Robbins 
| Flipboard
See inside a historic Air Force Two plane used by vice presidents and first ladies during 5 presidencies The vice president of the United States generally does not fly on board Air Force One with the president as a precaution to ensure the continuity of government. Instead, the second-in-command uses a different plane, known as Air Force Two. One of these vice presidential jets is open to the public. …
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These Are the Things Flight Attendants Always Do Before Takeoff That Most Travelers Never Think About Original

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By Jill Robbins 
| Travel + Leisure
Former flight attendants shared the habits and safety checks they prioritize before every flight. Cabin crew are trained to identify nearby exits and assess which passengers could help during emergencies. Practical clothing, comfortable shoes, and situational awareness can make air travel safer and less stressful. When we want to learn how to do something well, we tend to look to the people who have the “I could do this in my sleep” level of proficiency.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing news for Babble, a Disney-owned parenting site that shuttered in 2018.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I used a typewriter for my first office job.

How is social media changing news?

It makes news more accessible - a positive - but it's flooded our feeds with unverified and misleading information - a negative.

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