Rachel Dube Rachel Dube is a New York City-based freelance writer who specializes in travel and beauty. Her work has appeared in Insider, Condé Nast Traveler, Byrdie, and Teen Vogue, among others. When she’s not writing, she is planning her next trip or spending time with her pup, Cookie. Rachel is a travel lover through and through and loves to discover luxury, art, architecture, unique experiences, and history in international destinations. Most days, you'll find Rachel testing out beauty products, researching or traveling to new or favorite destinations, and hanging out with her friends and family.• Freelance writer since July 2020• Received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Rutgers University, with a minor in digital communications, information, and media 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