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Aaron Rasmussen

location-pin Brooklyn, NY

School: University of Wisconsin–Madison

Expertise: Travel, Lifestyle, True Crime

Aaron Rasmussen

  • More than 20 years of experience as a travel journalist
  • Co-author of two guidebooks
  • Published in Reader's Digest, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, New York, Purist, Travel Channel, HGTV and Grazia USA

Experience

Aaron is a New York City–based travel writer with more than 20 years of experience. His adventures in 50-plus countries have included navigating the entirety of Iceland’s Ring Road, traversing Peru by luxury train, yachting in the Seychelles, and eating and drinking his way through Italy. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, New York, Purist, Travel Channel, HGTV and Grazia USA, among others. When he’s not dreaming up and mapping out itineraries to explore new destinations around the world, Aaron is likely consulting on travel trends or planning extended sabbaticals to live like a local in far-flung cities, as he has done in Bratislava, Slovakia; Mexico City, Mexico; and most recently, Rome, Italy.

Education

University of Wisconsin–Madison

BA, Journalism

Articles

Here Is Why Most Airplanes Are White

Here’s Why Most Airplanes Are White

Flying can be a real thrill, so why do most planes sport such a plain, boring color?
Southwest airplane flying

Southwest Is Making a Big Change to Its Seating Policy—But Will It Actually Make Your Travel Experience Better?

You're either going to love it ... or hate it
The North Transportation Security Administration security checkpoint at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Find Out the Surprising Reason You Might Get Stopped at TSA This Summer—And What to Do About It

Security-checkpoint scanners could flag you for something you can't pack—or even prevent