Austa Somvichian-Clausen Education: American University Location: New York, NY Austa Somvichian-Clausen is a travel and lifestyle journalist living in New York City.Highlights:Her work has appeared in numerous publications covering topics such as travel, food and drink, lifestyle, fashion, beauty and entertainmentA dual citizen and proud member of the AAPI and LGBTQ+ communities, Austa is a dynamic freelancer with a deep love of travel, culture, and the environmentAusta recently had a book published by Simon & Schuster, aptly named “The Live Life Now List,” which is currently available to purchase everywhere books are sold Experience Thanks to a wide range of passions, Austa has covered everything from interior design to sustainable travel for some of the world’s most renowned publications. A spirits enthusiast, she has also written for multiple outlets about the ever-evolving beverage industry.A New Yorker with a penchant for hosting and planning social events, Austa recently had a book published by Simon & Schuster, aptly named “The Live Life Now List,” which is currently available to purchase everywhere books are sold. Each week, she also curates a lifestyle newsletter named gleamed, packed with decorating tips, travel guides, cocktail recipes and more. Education Austa received her Bachelor’s Degree from American University in Washington, DC, where she studied Communications and Environmental Science. About Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is a top travel media brand with a mission to inform and inspire passionate travelers. Our expert team includes a network of hundreds of writers and photographers across the globe, all providing a local eye on the best places to stay, eat, and explore. We reach an audience that takes 76 million round trips annually, offering valuable travel tips, ideas and inspiration, and products you need to get you to your destination — whether it’s a small town or big city, beach or lake, national park or theme park, road trip, cruise, or long-haul flight, and everything in between. Learn more about us and our editorial process