Ashlea Halpern

Ashlea Halpern is a highly experienced journalist with a focus on travel, lifestyle, food, drink, art, culture, design, and entrepreneurship.

With a background in magazine journalism from Syracuse University, Ashlea has worked for top publications and media outlets, including Condé Nast Traveler, AFAR, New York Magazine, Bon Appétit, and more.

Ashlea's extensive travels across Asia, Australia, North America, Europe, and the Arctic have shaped her expertise and perspective in the realms of outdoor adventure and tourism.

She is also a co-founder and editor at Minnevangelist, a platform dedicated to showcasing the wonders of Minnesota.

Ashlea's writing and photography have been featured in renowned publications like New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Forbes.

An accomplished speaker and lecturer, Ashlea has shared her insights on travel writing at Stanford University and participated in tourism panels hosted by industry leaders.

Her versatile background includes serving as special projects editor at Bon Appétit, editor at large at AFAR, and editor of significant sections at New York Magazine and Time Out New York.

Moreover, Ashlea has a knack for producing creative marketing content and social media campaigns for various travel and retail clients, collaborating with well-known brands like Airbnb, Target, Food Network, and more.