Kaitlin Menza

AFAR Contributor

Kaitlin Menza is a Taipei-based writer who covers lifestyle, politics, pop culture, and social issues. You can find her work at kaitlinmenza.com.

Most recent articles
Comedian Ronny Chieng in Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. Courtesy Disney Plus
People
For Comedian Ronny Chieng, Travel Is a Chance to Reconnect With His Family
April 26, 2023 09:34 AM
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Andrew Zimmern shops in a food market Hyderabad, India
People
Chef and TV Host Andrew Zimmern Says He’s Banked Some of the Best Parts of Himself in Vietnam
April 26, 2023 09:34 AM
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Sasami ta
People
Musician Sasami Left Her Heart in California (and Maine, Vermont, Australia...)
April 26, 2023 09:34 AM
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Puerto Rico is a small dot in the Caribbean—the whole island takes mere hours to drive through—but its true identity takes months or even years to fully unravel. That said, it is easy to see why Puerto Rico immediately enchants visitors: The diversity of its beautiful coastline is suitable for those who seek peace and those who seek adventure; the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan—lined with colorful houses, museums, and stores—provide a glimpse into the island’s past; the roadside kiosks sell handmade fritters and coconut water; and the island’s many festivals entertain with art and food.
People
Puerto Rico Is Calling to Pulitzer Prize–Nominated Poet Elizabeth Alexander
April 26, 2023 09:34 AM
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Food writer and cookbook author Katie Parla drives a speedboat in Italy
Food + Drink
Cookbook Author Katie Parla May Never Leave Italy
April 26, 2023 09:34 AM
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Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein author and physicist
People
Space Scientist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein’s Travel Plans? Stick to This Planet
April 26, 2023 09:33 AM
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Travel TV host Samantha Brown on Danube River in Budapest
Family Travel
Samantha Brown Is About to Take the Cruise of a Lifetime
April 26, 2023 09:33 AM
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Author, blogger, influencer Jessica Nabongo stands on a balcony in Cuba
People
Jessica Nabongo Has Seen Every Country, But a Few Really Stand Out
April 26, 2023 09:33 AM
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Portrait of author Maggie Shipstead
Solo Travel
No Place Is Too Wild or Too Far for Maggie Shipstead
April 26, 2023 09:32 AM
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Restaurateur Laurent Martin, chef Pascal Guillaumin, Steve Smith, and Rick Steves in Paris, 2022.
People
Rick Steves Wants to Honor the People Who Made Him What He Is
April 26, 2023 09:32 AM
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Author and podcast host Amanda Montell with ice cream cone in Italy
Solo Travel
“Wordslut” Author Amanda Montell Is Spending a Month in Italy. Here’s Why.
April 23, 2023 06:15 PM
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