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Ashlea Halpern

Contributing Editor

Contributing Editor

Ashlea Halpern is a contributing editor at Condé Nast Traveler and cofounder of Minnevangelist, a site dedicated to all things Minnesota. She's usually on the road six months a year and contributes regularly to Bon Appétit, New York Magazine, AFAR, Airbnb, TIME, Midwest Living, Artful Living, and Minnesota Monthly. She has visited more than 65 countries and been featured as a travel expert in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, New York Post, and Forbes. Her interests include street food, shopping, and any activity—motorbiking, sea  kayaking, snowmobiling—that might terrorize her faint-hearted boyfriend.

The Best State and National Parks in Michigan

Dark Sky Preserves, scalable sand dunes, and other thrills await in the Great Lakes State.

Everything that Goes Into Listing an Airbnb, According to Actual Hosts

From hiring professional photographers to picking out the perfect throw pillows, it’s equal parts art and science.

The Best Modest Swimsuits, Kaftans, and Cover-Ups to Wear to the Beach

Beachwear that offers more coverage and sun protection—and is actually stylish.

3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM)

One of the most technologically advanced museums of its kind.

The 13 Best Baby Gifts for Parents Who Love to Travel

Guatemalan diaper bags, Ghanian bassinets, and other ideas for a global baby shower.

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup, Qatar’s Newly Unveiled Olympic Museum Melds Ancient and Modern Sport

It’s one of the most technologically advanced museums of its kind. 

A Coast-to-Coast Guide to the Best New Things to Do in Australia

Australia re-opened to American travelers on February 21 with a host of new restaurants, hotels, museums, and more.

Turning Grief Into a Life on the Road

After losing his fiancée suddenly in Kashmir, adventure-travel expert Jonny Bealby looked to travel for guidance.

A Food Pilgrimage Through Turkey, from Istanbul to Izmir

On a journey through Turkey, Ashlea Halpern gives her longtime partner—and herself—the gift of food. 

Four Seasons New Orleans

Set in a landmark tower overlooking the Mississippi River, it's all about understated elegance.

Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience

A New Orleans newcomer tracing the history of Jews in the American South.

What to Know If an SSSS Code Shows Up on Your Boarding Pass

The mysterious code means a passenger is flagged for additional—and sometimes invasive—TSA screening.