Kristen Ordonez
School
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Expertise
Historic Walking Tours, All-in-One Carry On Bags, Travel Trends Within The Luxury Industry
- Kristen has interviewed hospitality & industry professionals, from tour guides working with the Smithsonian Institute to some of the most luxurious wellness resorts in Switzerland and Thailand.
- She has toured high-end resorts and communities that specialize in farm-to-table and sustainable living all across the East Coast, with plans to go farther.
- Kristen has also traveled down the Hudson Valley several times during peak fall foliage months to find the best times of year to visit.
Experience
Kristen has worked as a professional writer since 2016. She joined the production team at Unique Homes Magazine, a luxury real estate publication which produces promotional marketing materials for luxury real estate agents across the country and world. She has written editorial pieces for corporate publications that have spanned many networks of real estate companies, from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices to Coldwell Banker Global Luxury. Kristen joined Static Media in 2022 and has been writing for Explore since 2024.
Education
Kristen earned a bachelor's degree in creative writing with a minor in journalism from Fairleigh Dickinson University's Madison campus.
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Stories By Kristen Ordonez
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Trying to sleep comfortably while camping can be challenging with everything from the weather to the ground affecting it, but there are some things you can do.
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The autumn means leaf-changing foliage, football, and frights, and if you appreciate seasonal scares, these spooky East Coast destinations make ideal day trips.
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Travel is for everyone, but these dangerous and difficult mountain climbs around the world should only be attempted by the most experienced climbers.
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America's national parks are sights to behold, but visiting them can be costly, especially if you visit one of the most expensive national parks in the U.S.