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Stefanie Waldek

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  • Space, Travel and Design Journalist, Freelance
Saratoga Springs
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Covers:  Travel, Transportation, Aviation, Cruises, Hotels, Space, Architecture, Design, Renovation, Real Estate
Space, travel, + design journalist. Weather, aviation, + baseball nerd. Polar enthusiast. Hot dog aficionado.

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Stefanie is a freelance writer, editor, and digital producer whose beats include space, travel, and design—she has a particular interest in aviation and expedition cruising, especially in the polar regions. She was formerly on staff at Architectural Digest, ARTnews, and Oyster.com, a TripAdvisor company.

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Exploring Antarctica by Helicopter Aboard the Scenic Eclipse Expedition Ship

Exploring Antarctica by Helicopter Aboard the Scenic Eclipse Expedition Ship

Back on board the self-described "discovery yacht" Scenic Eclipse, there were plenty of onboard offerings, in…

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This Brand-new Superyacht Will Sail the Galápagos - and Bring You to Snorkel With Penguins

This Brand-new Superyacht Will Sail the Galápagos - and Bring You to Snorkel With Penguins

I never knew snorkeling with penguins was on my travel list until it happened. I was sitting on the edge of t…

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This New Cruise Line Just Launched a Ship in Antarctica - Here's What It's Like on Board

This New Cruise Line Just Launched a Ship in Antarctica - Here's What It's Like on Board

"It's my third trip to Antarctica," I heard one passenger say to another as we touched down in Ushuaia, Argen…

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Discover These Extraordinary Safari Lodges That Feature Unique Art Experiences

Discover These Extraordinary Safari Lodges That Feature Unique Art Experiences

I awake to lions roaring in the predawn hours, and it sounds like they're just outside the door of my thatche…

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Would NASA's Original Astronauts Make the Cut Today? - History in the Headlines

Would NASA's Original Astronauts Make the Cut Today? - History in the Headlines

As NASA announces its newest astronaut class, we look back at the selection process over the six decades of t…

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I Spend Months on Cruise Ships Every Year—These Are the Simple Habits That Keep Me From Getting Sick

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By Stefanie Waldek Verified
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I Spend Months on Cruise Ships Every Year—These Are the Simple Habits That Keep Me From Getting Sick Norovirus isn't inevitable. Stories about norovirus or other illnesses aboard cruise ships can make it seem like getting sick at sea is inevitable. But healthcare professionals say the reality is more nuanced. While cruise ships do create conditions that allow viruses to spread efficiently, a …
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I Spend Months on Cruise Ships Every Year—These Are the Simple Habits That Keep Me From Getting Sick Original

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By Stefanie Waldek Verified
| Travel + Leisure Verified
The pool deck of a cruise ship as it sails away from port in Montenegro. Credit: Getty Images Health experts say cruise ships can spread illnesses quickly because of prolonged close contact, but simple preventive habits greatly reduce the risk. Frequent handwashing, staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, packing basic medications, and having travel medical insurance can help travelers stay healthy.
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13 Things You Didn’t Know About New York City’s Guggenheim Museum

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By Katherine McLaughlin Verified, Stefanie Waldek Verified
| Yahoo Life Verified
When the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum opened in 1959, critics panned the design, comparing it to a washing machine, an inverted oatmeal bowl, and "an oversized and indigestible hot cross bun," among other things. Today, however, it's become one of New York City's most beloved architectural icons.
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