Bernadette Roe
School
St. Mary's University, The University Of Victoria, SUNY Binghamton
Expertise
Travel In Italy, Backpacking, Traveling On A Budget
- Bernadette has traveled to five of the seven continents. She's missing South America and Antarctica, but those are high on her bucket list.
- She's an expert on Airbnbs, particularly in locations abroad, and loves sourcing the best places to stay on a dime.
- When she's not traveling, she's reading travel literature for the spirit of adventure in those texts.
Experience
Bernadette began writing in entertainment at Floor 8 and joined Nicki Swift News in February 2020, thanks to her love of celebrity news and coverage of the royal family. She's always been interested in entertainment news and reality TV, so it was an easy transition to begin writing about it. She became a feature writer for the site and joined The List, covering these topics with vigor. She was a pioneer writer for the brand Women.com and eventually moved to Explore, where she satisfies her love for all things travel.
Education
Bernadette received a bachelor's degree in English literature from St. Mary's University in Calgary, Alberta. She graduated from the University of Victoria in 2014 with a master's in English literature. In May 2019, she graduated from SUNY Binghamton with a PhD in English and creative writing.
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Stories By Bernadette Roe
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Find out why the thrilling Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, has been named one of America's best.
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Traveling with young children is tricky, especially when you're trying to keep them busy during a flight, but with this TikTok hack it'll be more comfortable.
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Bringing liquid perfume in a carry-on? It's impossible! Except it's not. We go through all of the considerations and strategies to get your perfume through TSA.
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This helpful tool doesn't just give you recommendations based on price: It takes into account a variety of factors that can influence the quality of your trip.
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There are countless travel hacks on TikTok. However, some are best avoided for moral and even legal reasons. This packing tip is one of them.
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If you're going on a road trip with kids, then you know how important it is that they stay entertained while you focus on driving. Here's a hack that can help.
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If you're planning a road trip and you know that you may need to sleep in your car, then this clever trick should help give you peace of mind.
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Tan France of the hit television series "Queer Eye" thinks that packing this item in your hand luggage is "bizarre." And we have to admit, he has a point.
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Road trips can be a lot of fun, but not when the car is a mess. Here is a simple but clever trick that will help keep your car clean on your next adventure.
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Road trips are made for making memories but too often, the only ones we come home with are a dirty car or a suntan on one arm. Instead, try this cool tip.
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If you're traveling with liquids in a carry-on bag, this clever trick involving straws will help you stay under the TSA's limits. Here's how it works.
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There can be a lot of preparation involved when planning a successful camping trip. That said, this is the one thing that you absolutely need to do.
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It may seem as though a makeup brush doesn't belong anywhere near a beach, but there's a very good reason to bring one to the beach with you.
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Cruise cabins are not always the roomiest of environments, which is why it's important to stay as organized as possible. Here's one way to do that.
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Mosquitos are not only a nuisance, but they can carry a variety of diseases. That's why it's important to know how to ward them off. This oil can help.
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This ingenious TikTok hack for serving and cleaning up after meals while camping out makes this essential less time-consuming and frustrating.
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You might be tempted to toss out that old empty chapstick tube, but here are several ways you can use old lip balm containers to pack lighter.
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Planning a camping trip means being aware of all the tools that go into a successful stay out in the great outdoors. That's where this essential item comes in.
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If you're going on a trip and have a few charging cords you need to keep track of, then a toothbrush holder can keep them all safely in place.
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Let's face it: It can get pretty dark out there at night when you're camped out in your RV. This clever trick will help you navigate RV stairs in the dark.
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There's no need to drive endlessly around the gas pump only to get out of your rental car in order to determine which side has the gas tank.
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Mice are attracted to campsites, and the last thing you'd want to do is to bring any home with you. Here's a clever way to keep mice away while camping.
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On a road trip, you can use a laundry basket instead of a suitcase. But if you have smaller kids, or a disorganized family, this hack might not be for you.
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You don't need to spend too much money on a phone holder for your car. This clever hack calls for a few items you probably have around the house.
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For the budget traveler, finding free tours and attractions can be a veritable godsend. Here's how to find the best things to do at no cost while traveling.
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Looking for the perfect space-saving substitute for a garbage can while camping? Consider taking this item out of the laundry room and into the great outdoors.
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What's the best way to pack your purses in your luggage? We go over the best method to pack your handbags without sacrificing too much space.