Bareerah Zafar
School
University Of Oregon
Expertise
National Parks, Budget Travel, Ethical Travel
- In 2017, Bareerah traveled to Puerto Rico after Hurricanes Maria and Irma to distribute aid and document stories of families affected by the devastation.
- Her trip to Saudi Arabia in 2023 made her determined to change Western perspectives on women in the Middle East.
- One of her big bucket list items is to visit every Disney park around the world. So far, she has knocked out every Disney park in the U.S. and has a trip planned for Tokyo Disney.
Experience
Bareerah has four years of professional experience as a writer/reporter, editor, and social media manager. Topics she covers include lifestyle, travel, culture, career, identity, and politics. She has bylines in Fodor's Travel, POPSUGAR, Her Agenda, and more.
Education
Bareerah has a B.A. in journalism from the University of Oregon.
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Stories By Bareerah Zafar
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