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Laura Kiniry

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Covers:  Travel; food & culture and how they intertwine; unusual and interesting people, places, and things; outdoors and wellness; adventure
Journalist writing about travel, food and culture. World explorer. Occasional olive harvester.

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Laura Kiniry is a San Francisco-based freelance journalist specializing in travel, food & culture, profiles, and the outdoors with 15+ years of professional experience. Her byline has appeared in dozens of regional, national, and international publications--both print and online--including O-the Oprah Magazine, National Geographic Traveler, Smithsonianmag.com, BBC.com, CNNTravel.com, Conde Nast Traveler, Popular Mechanics, Saveur, SeriousEats.com, NPR.com, AtlasObscura.com, American Way, Silver…

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Affordable Road Trips in the West | Via

Affordable Road Trips in the West | Via

From cooling dips to stunning scenery, these summer jaunts in California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Montana …

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From a Sea Turtle Release to an Outhouse Race, These Ten Fourth of July Traditions Celebrate Amer...

From a Sea Turtle Release to an Outhouse Race, These Ten Fourth of July Traditions Celebrate Amer...

Revelers typically mark Independence Day with a barbecue and fireworks show, but these festivities across the…

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Why are airplanes so cold? It's for your health.

Why are airplanes so cold? It's for your health.

From combating fainting to helping aircraft work efficiently, planes are chilly for a reason.

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Why do fireflies glow? It's more than butt goo.

Why do fireflies glow? It's more than butt goo.

These luminous beetles use light to flirt and fend off predators.

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From Jersey to the Jungle: How to Build an Adventure Travel Company One Misstep at a Time

From Jersey to the Jungle: How to Build an Adventure Travel Company One Misstep at a Time

Ever wonder how Natural Habitat Adventures became the global leader in conservation travel that it is today? …

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Why road trips are good for you, according to science

Why road trips are good for you, according to science

Driving into the sunset can actually form new neural pathways.

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5 Affordable Road Trips in the West

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Lassen Peak reflects in Manzanita Lake in California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park. With gas prices still averaging more than $5 per gallon across much of the West, finding an affordable place to travel can be difficult. To offset that, we’ve rounded up five excursions where you can leave the city and hit the road for three days without overspending.
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From a Sea Turtle Release to an Outhouse Race, These Ten Fourth of July Traditions Celebrate America Like No Other

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Revelers typically mark Independence Day with a barbecue and fireworks show, but these festivities across the country offer quirky alternatives Plenty of wonderfully quirky, unusual and one-of-a-kind Independence Day traditions are taking place across the United States to mark its semiquincentennial birthday. The annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, New York, may be one of the most legendary, but we’ve pulled together ten additional celebrations that are equally iconic.
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Why are airplanes so cold? It’s for your health.

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Don't forget that cardigan. Image: Susumu Yoshioka / Getty Images I was recently preparing for a long-distance flight, when a friend took note of what I was packing in my carry-on. Along with my daily essentials, I’d stuffed in a puffy jacket, thick socks, and a winter hat. “Aren’t you heading to Vietnam?” He asked. “I’m pretty sure it’s hot there.” “These aren’t for Vietnam,” I told him. “They’re for the plane.” Airplane cabins are kept notoriously cold.
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Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

I was a photographer and copywriter for the high school yearbook, and an inaugural member of the HS Creative Writing class.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

An article on the annual reunion among prisoners, guards, and former families who once lived together on the legendary Alcatraz Island.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Know your strongpoints, trust your ideas, and be persistent.

Awards

SATW Lowell Thomas Travel Awards

2020 - Multimedia Single Work

Honorable Mention: Laura Kiniry and Daniel Kavanaugh, “For Salvadorans, Pupusas Mean Comfort,” BBC Travel

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