As a freelance travel and food writer, Melissa's articles have been published in Lonely Planet, Fodor's, USA Today 10Best, MSN, JohnnyJet, AAA World Magazine, Zagat Stories, Roadtrippers, Canadian Traveller, Business Insider, MoneyInc, Resident Magazine (NYC), JohnnyJet, Heart of the Hotel, World Footprints, and many more. Some of her favorite travel articles can be found in Darling Magazine. She also writes for local print magazines such as SoCal Life Magazine, Where Traveler LA, Malibu Coast Lifestyle Magazine, Conejo Valley Lifestyle Magazine, LA Travel Magazine, and LA Downtowner. Her love of adventure and learning was fueled while traveling around the world at age 20 on Semester at Sea. She received a Master's degree in Education, taught in England on a Fulbright scholarship, and has been an educator for over 20 years. For over a decade, she worked with families in the Los Angeles area to help students achieve their learning goals. For the last year she has gained PRO status as a travel advisor with Fora where she book clients dream trips - from cruises to VIP-ing hotel stays. After growing up in Connecticut and a decade in Washington, DC, west coast living has won her over. Living in California for the last 16 years has brought Melissa so much joy - thus why LaLaScoop was born. A desire to cover and discover the Best of LA became a shared passion that expanded to numerous guest writers bringing the 'LaLaScoop. Besides writing and helping children love learning, Melissa spends her free time seeking out the next adventure, savoring the Malibu coastline, and looking for unique finds for her new Palm Springs home. Follow her travels on @lalascoop or contact her at Melissa@lalascoop.com. Discover your next adventure -https://linktr.ee/MelissaCurtinMcDavitt