The Upgrade
Alexandra EmanuelliPersonal reflections on life, food, and the craft of writing—plus a behind-the-scenes look at the world of food journalism.
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I’ve Spent 100+ Hours on Planes This Year—Here’s My Airport Outfit Formula That Works Every Time
Hey friends!
Last week I boarded “a bespoke yacht experience”—whatever that means—off the coast of Montego Bay, Jamaica, with a virgin piña colada in one hand.
It was 32°C (about 90°F) in Montego Bay, while here in Ottawa, where I live, i...
I’m a Travel Journalist Who Flies Twice a Month—These 5 Carry-On Luxuries Always Come With Me
Hi friends!
October in Ontario is one of my favorite times of year. It’s still just warm enough to sit on my back porch and write—albeit under a blanket with a hot cup of coffee—while the maple leaves turn orange and gold and the burning b...
I Stay In 5-Star Hotels For A Living--Here Are 5 Little Luxuries I’ve Borrowed For Home
Hi friends,
I know I’ve been pretty quiet around here for the past couple of months, and there’s a good reason: I’ve recently started working as a freelance travel journalist.
Travel in my twenties meant being sardined into tiny rooms wit...
Why Am I Writing a Book?
Embarrassed that I don't have a better answer.
Every time I see a friend, they inevitably ask how the book is going.
What’s It Actually Like To Travel for Free?
Last week, I went on a press trip to Prince Edward County, so dubbed “Toronto’s Hamptons (but cheaper!)” by me in a T+L article last year. The County, as it’s known, was once mostly a summer escape for overheated Torontonians. Now it’s the...
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I’m a freelance travel journalist for Southern Living, Travel + Leisure, The Kit, Toronto Star, and more, sharing the tips, tricks, and products that make life on the road easier, smarter, and a little more luxurious.
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