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Aaron Rasmussen

location-pin Brooklyn, NY

School: University of Wisconsin–Madison

Expertise: Travel, Lifestyle, True Crime

Aaron Rasmussen

  • More than 20 years of experience as a travel journalist
  • Co-author of two guidebooks
  • Published in Reader's Digest, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, New York, Purist, Travel Channel, HGTV and Grazia USA

Experience

Aaron is a New York City–based travel writer with more than 20 years of experience. His adventures in 50-plus countries have included navigating the entirety of Iceland’s Ring Road, traversing Peru by luxury train, yachting in the Seychelles, and eating and drinking his way through Italy. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, New York, Purist, Travel Channel, HGTV and Grazia USA, among others. When he’s not dreaming up and mapping out itineraries to explore new destinations around the world, Aaron is likely consulting on travel trends or planning extended sabbaticals to live like a local in far-flung cities, as he has done in Bratislava, Slovakia; Mexico City, Mexico; and most recently, Rome, Italy.

Education

University of Wisconsin–Madison

BA, Journalism

Articles

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Spirit Airlines Rolled Out a New Dress Code—Here’s What Could Get You Booted from Your Flight

The budget carrier is scrutinizing passengers with an even more critical eye. Here's what fashion choices no longer fly.
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Here’s Why You Should Never Use a Padlock on Your Luggage

Travel locks offer a false sense of security, rather than genuine protection for a suitcase's contents
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Learning the 1-3-1 Rule Can Save You from a Travel Nightmare

Canceled or delayed flight? You’ll be rebooked and on your way to your destination if you know this clever travel trick.