Lonely Planet Costa Rica Guidebook Author

Travel Writing print and digital bylines include American Way magazine (American Airlines),

HuffPost, Matador Network, MASK, Prevention, Canadian Traveller, Travel Awaits

contact me: elizabethlaviswriter@gmail.com

 

 

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I write country, region, and city guides for corporate, non-profit, and governmental international clients all over the world. Do you have multiple international offices and need to help your employees acclimate to their new homes? I can help. Do you need optimized location-specific web copy? I can help. Click here to get in touch, and read one of my sample city guides.

 

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Would You Lie Down on a Bed of Bees? - American Way Magazine (print) PDF available on request

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"The Importance Of Eliminating Toxic People- And How To Do It" ~ Prevention Magazine

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Stop Telling Me I Look Younger Than My Age ~ HuffPost

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"6 Florida Places To See Manatees In The Wild" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Downtown Buffalo New York

"How To Have A Great Weekend In Buffalo, New York" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Nevada National Parks Geyser

"The Incredible Man-Made (Accidentally) Geyser In The Middle Of Nevada" ~ Travel Awaits

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"8 Reasons To Fall In Love With Theodore Roosevelt National Park" ~ Travel Awaits

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"The True Story Behind This Haunted Labyrinthine Mansion" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Valley and river in West Virginia

"7 Things To Do In West Virginia With The Whole Family" ~ Travel Awaits

"Dauphin Island: Sunset Capital of Alabama" ~ MASK (pdf on request)

Travel Writing Mt Denali in the spring

"Exploring Majestic Denali National Park" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing New Jersey's Jungle Habitat

"Warner Brothers’ Abandoned Animal Park: The Story Of Jungle Habitat" ~ Travel Awaits

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"9 Wonderful Warm Weekend Getaways In January" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Pittsburgh, PA skyline

"Why Pittsburgh Is A Must-Visit Pennsylvania Destination" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Oklahoma City skyline

"The Underground Of OKC Has Secret Entrances Throughout The City" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing New England harbor with boats

"9 Quaint New England Beach Towns" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Buffalo New York Canalside

"Hanging in Canalside: A Microguide for Exploring Buffalo's Waterfront" ~ Canadian Traveller

Travel Writing Panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains

"The Best Hikes In Rocky Mountain National Park" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Buffalo's Eternal Flame Hike

"Meet Eternal Flame Falls: An Eerily Beautiful Spot In Western New York" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Vermont Landscape in Fall

"Vermont's Hidden Gems And Best-Kept Secrets" ~ Travel Awaits

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"9 Quaint Beach Towns In Florida" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Cincinnati, Ohio skyline

"Weekend Getaway In Cincinnati: The Best Things To See And Do" ~ Travel Awaits

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"10 Types Of Fruit You Should Try In Costa Rica" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Dominical, Costa Rica's beach

"8 Reasons To Visit Dominical, Costa Rica's Hidden Gem" ~ Travel Awaits

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Travel Writing Off the coast of Paracas

"7 Reasons To Put Paracas And The Islas Ballestas On Your Bucket List" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Cusco's Rainbow Mountain ridge

"Rainbow Mountain Looks Surreal; Here’s How To Visit" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Salar De Uyuni and sky

"How To Visit The Salt Flat Of Salar De Uyuni" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Bird's eye view of La Paz

"How To Spend A Weekend In La Paz, Bolivia" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Interior of Zipaquira's salt cathedral

"The Otherworldly Salt Cathedral Of Zipaquirá, Colombia" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Peruvian mummies

7 Facts About Peru’s Ice Mummies

Travel Writing Huacachina Oasis seen from the desert

"6 Hidden Gems In Peru" ~ Travel Awaits

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"Visiting Bolivia: 8 Things To Know Before You Go" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Condor flying over Peru's Sacred Valley

The most rewarding treks in Peru beyond Machu Picchu

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Travel Writing The Scottish Highlands

"How To Spend 72 Enchanting Hours In The Scottish Highlands" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Picturesque coastal Irish town

"Exploring Ireland's West Coast By Car: 10 Must-Stop Places" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing River cutting through Bruges

"How To Spend A Day In Bruges, Belgium" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Aerial view of the Dolomites

"7 Fast And Fascinating Facts About The Dolomites" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Mountains and fields in Bavaria, Germany

"10 Beautiful Places To Visit In Bavaria, Germany" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Glass of Scotch whiskey

"7 Helpful Tips For Enjoying Scotch Whisky" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Snowdonia National Park in the spring

"7 Fast Facts About Wales's Stunning Snowdonia National Park" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Forest of Poland's twisty trees

"Visiting The Mysterious Twisted Trees Of Poland" ~ Travel Awaits

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"Trekking to Gergeti Glacier: A Guide" ~ Medium

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"Visiting Budapest’s Shoes On The Danube Memorial" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Tiny town in the Alps

"The 7 Most Beautiful Cities And Towns In The Alps" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Long-haired Scottish Highland cow

"Meet The Highland Cattle, Scotland's Majestic Cows And Bulls" ~ Travel Awaits

View of Tbilisi's bath district

"Soak Up Tbilisi’s Glorious Sulfur Baths" ~ Medium

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Travel Writing Bangkok's Wat Mahabut

"7 Things To Know About Bangkok’s Most Infamous Ghost" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Ayutthaya ruins, Thailand

"8 Reasons To Visit Ayutthaya In Thailand" ~ Travel Awaits

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"Shopping Local In Bangkok: The Best Gifts And Souvenirs To Purchase" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Mountain view of Penang

"4 Reasons Why Penang Needs To Be On Your Bucket List" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Thailand jungle waterfalls

"9 Underrated Thailand Destinations That Belong On Your Bucket List" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Wang Saen Suk Hell Garden, Thailand

"7 Things To Know About Thailand's Wang Saen Suk Hell Garden" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Aerial view of Thai street food

"8 Thai Street Foods That You Must Try" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Singapore harbor and merlion

"Meet Merlion: The Fascinating History Behind Singapore’s Most Enduring Symbol" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Frozen Lake Baikal in the winter

"How To See Lake Baikal's Turquoise Ice: The Oldest And Deepest Lake In The World" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing People holding Buddha and celebrating Songkran

"Experiencing Songkran, Thailand’s Giant Water Fight: 9 Things To Know" ~ Travel Awaits

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"Exploring Thailand's Ancient City: 7 Quick Things To Know" ~ Travel Awaits

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"Batu Caves In Malaysia Could Be The Most Colorful Place You Ever Visit" ~ Travel Awaits

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"How To Visit The Spa-Loving Snow Monkeys In Nagano, Japan" ~ Travel Awaits

Travel Writing Huge Leshan Buddha in China

"How To Visit The Leshan Giant Buddha In China" ~ Travel Awaits

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Travel Writing Svartifoss Waterfall in the spring

"Iceland's Svartifoss Waterfall Is Set Against A Backdrop Of Dark Lava Columns" ~ Travel Awaits

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"8 Fascinating Facts About Petra, Jordan" ~ Travel Awaits

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"6 Places To See Flamingos In The Wild" ~ Travel Awaits

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"8 Places To See Wild Horses Around The World" ~ Travel Awaits

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"8 Mesmerizing Travel Destinations That Look Frozen In Time" ~ Travel Awaits

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"Where To See Koalas In The Wild" ~ Travel Awaits

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"Experience Antarctica's 2021 Solar Eclipse Onboard This Exclusive Cruise" ~ Travel Awaits

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"Traveling Abroad: Regional Norms to Know Before You Go" ~ MASK (pdf on request)

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"7 Travel Hacks That Will Save You Money And Stress" ~ Travel Awaits

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"Don’t Be Fooled Again: How To Avoid Getting Ripped Off Abroad" ~ Travel Awaits

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"This Is The Best Time To Buy Thanksgiving Flights" ~ Travel Awaits

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"7 Ways You're Packing Your Suitcase Wrong" ~ Travel Awaits

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In addition to my journalistic work, I also create country, region, and city guides and travel itineraries for corporate, non-profit, and governmental clients. Check out my Tbilisi, Georgia City Guide, and let's talk about your needs today!