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Bethy

Bethy

Trip.com Travel Expert

Hey there! I’m Bethy (Huang Lan, 黄澜) – a travel enthusiast and content creator for Trip.com. I live as a digital nomad, mostly based in China, and I’ve also lived in awesome places across Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe. I love traveling all over the world, sharing useful travel tips and guides for fellow wanderlusters. When I’m not on the road, I’m a huge cat lover and play guitar for fun~

701 articles
Travel Insights & Local Experiences Digital nomad travel Travel budget hacks Itineraries & Planning
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Estelle

Estelle

Trip.com Travel writer

My journey began with the roots of Eastern living and was charted by the maps of Western thought. I am Estelle, forever writing between here and elsewhere. My work in the travel industry has made me fluent in every path the world has to offer; yet as a writer, I remain endlessly captivated by what lies beyond the path—the wind, the scents, and the stories of people. In my guides, you will find a meticulous timeline, alongside intentional blank spaces for you to fill. You will find the essential landmarks, but more importantly, those corners you can only discover when you slow down.

10 articles
Global Travel Itineraries & Planning
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Emma

Emma

Travel Writer

Hi, I’m Emma, a travel writer focused on real-world journeys — routes you can actually follow, places worth slowing down for, and practical advice that saves time and money. I’m drawn to how people live in the places they call home, from daily routines to local food and markets. That perspective shapes my guides, which blend clear logistics with lived experience.

499 articles
Travel Insigts
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Sophia

Sophia

Travel Writer

Hi, I’m Sophia. I write about travel as it’s really lived — the routes that work, the neighborhoods worth lingering in, and the small choices that save time and money. I’m especially interested in daily life: local food, routines, and markets. That lens guides my work, combining practical planning with on-the-ground experience.

492 articles
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Harper

Harper

Travel Writer

Hi, I’m Harper. I travel to collect stories and routes that actually work. Over the years, I’ve learned places from the inside out — their markets, public transport, and quieter corners — and turn that insight into guides that help readers make the most of their time. My writing is straightforward, with clear itineraries, practical transport tips, and local recommendations that cut through the noise.

494 articles
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Amelia

Amelia

Travel Writer

Hi, I’m Amelia. I started traveling on a shoestring and never really stopped. Years of backpacking, quick city breaks, and longer stays taught me how to make travel feel effortless — pack light, move with purpose, and always ask a local where to find the best coffee. That habit became this blog: practical, reliable advice shaped by a strong sense of place.

461 articles
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Evelyn

Evelyn

Travel Writer

Evelyn here. Travel, for me, is a way of staying curious. I’m drawn to cities with a strong everyday rhythm and regions where traditional crafts meet contemporary life. My writing guides readers through these places with practical itineraries and small cultural notes that help a visit feel more complete. I value clear directions, honest recommendations, and travel tips that respect local life.

461 articles
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Abigail

Abigail

Travel Writer

I’m Abigail, a travel writer and photographer drawn to low-key discoveries — morning markets, overlooked viewpoints, and cafés where locals linger. After years of traveling for both work and pleasure, I share routes that feel natural and tips that actually work on the ground.

452 articles
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Emily

Emily

Travel Writer

I’m Emily. My travel writing began as letters to friends and grew into a blog when people wanted the routes and details, not just the photos. I travel slowly, learning places by walking their streets, tasting home-cooked food, and talking with the people who keep them running.

440 articles
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Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Travel Writer

I’m Elizabeth, a travel storyteller who believes the best experiences happen when you step off the beaten path. Over the years, I’ve lived in several countries and explored regions slowly, learning that depth matters more than distance. My writing blends hands-on advice with neighborhood portraits, helping readers travel both confidently and curiously.

439 articles
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Ava

Ava

Travel Writer

I’m Ava. I grew up reading atlases and dreaming in routes, and that childhood curiosity became a career of exploring cities, coastlines, and countryside — always with the same goal: find the moments that make a place feel alive. My writing focuses on practical guides — clear directions, transport tips, and local recommendations — while highlighting stories that show how people live where they do.

437 articles
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Isabella

Isabella

Travel Writer

I’m Isabella, a travel writer who prefers alleys to avenues. What began as a way to visit friends around the world grew into a lifelong habit of following curiosity. I write because a well-chosen route can transform a day — an overlooked museum, a café with the perfect late-afternoon light, or a backstreet where the city seems to breathe differently.

434 articles
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Mia

Mia

Travel Writer

I’m Mia. I write about the places I can’t stop thinking about. After years of filling passports and sleeping in everything from capsule hostels to seaside riads, I started this blog to share the small details that turn a trip into a story rather than a checklist. I’m drawn to neighborhoods where locals still gather at corner cafés, markets that smell of spices and wet stone, and trails where the map fades and the day becomes all about the light.

428 articles
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Charlotte

Charlotte

Travel Writer

I’m Charlotte. I write about travel the way I experience it: intentionally, slowly, and with curiosity. I arrive somewhere because it calls to me — a market humming at dawn, an alley smelling of fresh bread, or a bookstore promising a new conversation. Over years of short city breaks and long stays, I’ve learned that the best travel notes are those that help you see a place as the locals do.

421 articles
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Nancy

Nancy

Trip.com Blogger

Hi, I’m Nancy, an avid travel writer and globetrotter mainly based in South Africa. I’ve had the privilege of meeting people from all walks of life during my travels, discovering new places, adventures, cultures, and cuisines. When I’m not on the go, I take time to enjoy art, music, and video games. Join me as I share some exciting places to see, travel tips and guides.

7 articles
Travel Insights
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Harshita

Harshita

Trip.com Writer

Harshita Gulgulia is a travel writer who believes good journeys begin with good research. She deep dives into every nook of the internet and uncovers authentic routes and ways to travel. In this era of short attention spans, she creates guides that help people experience the different climates, cultures, textures, histories, and cuisines of countries all around the world. As somebody passionate about traveling herself, she believes that traveling is the truest form of finding oneself and broadening one's perspective.

1 articles
Insightful Guides Cultural Immersion Authentic Discovery
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Palash

Palash

Travel Writer

Palash is a writer and communications professional with a keen interest in exploring the human experiences that shape our everyday lives. He is passionate about weaving stories that express powerful emotions and provoke the subliminal “beauty” of our lives. Palash's work reflects a curiosity for stories that resonate and linger beyond the page.

5 articles
Global Travel Itineraries & Planning Sharing Real-Life Experiences
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Akinwale Ojo

Akinwale Ojo

Travel writer

Hey there! I'm Akinwale Ojo — a travel enthusiast and content strategist writing for Trip.com. I've spent years turning places, cultures, and experiences into stories worth reading, and travel is where that passion really comes alive. I love exploring new destinations and sharing practical tips, honest guides, and hidden gems to help fellow travelers make the most of every trip. When I'm not on the road or writing my next guide, you'll find me glued to a football match, cheering way too loudly for my team.

5 articles
Global Travel Itineraries & Planning
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Byars Ellen

Byars Ellen

Travel Guides & Tips，Itineraries & Planning

I’m Byars Ellen, a UK-based writer and traveller who is always curious about what lies around the next corner. I love writing about travel, adventure, and the little discoveries that turn a trip into a story worth remembering. I’m naturally curious, easily tempted by a road I’ve never travelled, and always looking for the next place that makes me stop and say, “I didn’t expect this.”

0 articles
Adventure Travel
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Olawale Abaire

Olawale Abaire

Trip.com Travel Expert

Hi, I'm Olawale, a writer and digital content strategist who enjoys good stories, new places, and a little adventure. I love exploring destinations, cultures, history, and experiences, turning them into useful stories for travellers. When I'm not writing, I'm probably on my bike, climbing a mountain, or looking for my next adventure.

1 articles
travel Insights & Local Experiences ultural & Historical Travel Destination Guides
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Deepthi Sudhakar

Deepthi Sudhakar

Trip.com Travel Expert

I'm a travel writer who loves making unfamiliar destinations feel easy to plan. I write practical, research-led guides that help travellers compare their options, understand real costs, and travel with confidence. My focus is the questions people actually have before they book - and honest answers that make the trip smoother.

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