Saki Knafo Saki Knafo is a freelance writer based in New York. His work has appeared in GQ, The New York Times Magazine, New York magazine, Details, The Atlantic, Men’s Journal, and many other publications.• 15+ years of experience as a freelance journalist• Work included in “Best American Travel Writing” and other anthologies• Won awards from the New York Press Club and the Press Club of Atlantic City for his New York Times Magazine cover story on Edwin Raymond, a black police officer who sued the NYPD over racial discrimination• Received a master's degree in nonfiction writing from Columbia University in the City of New York 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