Elissa Garay
Elissa Garay is a seasoned travel writer with over 20 years’ experience in the field, including editorial roles at national outlets like AFAR, Fodor’s, Travelzoo, and ShermansTravel.
She has traveled to and reported on 60-plus countries, writing for Frommer's, Condé Nast Traveler, TIME, CNN, BBC, Travel + Leisure, and more.
Elissa holds a Master’s in Journalism from Harvard’s Extension School, a BA in Journalism from SUNY New Paltz, and a Professional Certificate in Editing from New York University. Specialized in digital media, she is skilled at producing web-friendly, SEO-primed content and interfacing with various content management systems, blogs, and social media platforms.
When not globe-trotting, Elissa resides with her husband and young daughter in Kingston, New York, where she spends her days shamelessly making puns and dutifully serving her two fluffy feline rulers. www.elissa-garay.com
Other ContributionsConde Nast Travel
TIME
CNN
BBC
Travel + Leisure
Afar
Travelzoo
Sherman's Travel
Fodor's
EducationHarvard University
SUNY New Paltz
New York University
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