Jessica Spiegel
Freelance Writer
Jessica Spiegel is a freelance writer and editor based in Portland, Oregon. She's an obsessive knitter and loves Italy, pho, Sazeracs, the Portland Timbers, and altruism.
Destinations
The Best Small Towns in the USA
Mar 21, 2025
7 min read
Car Rentals & Roadtrips
Do You Really Need a Credit Card to Rent a Car? Find Out Here
Feb 26, 2025
7 min read
Destinations
39 Quintessential Things to Do, See, and Eat in Portland
Aug 28, 2024
10 min read
Destinations
29 Expert Tips for Your First—or Any—Trip to Europe
Aug 28, 2024
7 min read
Destinations
28 of the Best Places in the US for a Winter Trip
Aug 28, 2024
5 min read
Destinations
25 Ideas for the Perfect Europe Itinerary
Aug 28, 2024
11 min read
Destinations
23 of the Best Long Weekend Trips in the US
Aug 28, 2024
9 min read
Travel Tips
22 Ways to Travel More—Even On a Small Budget
Aug 28, 2024
5 min read
Destinations
21 of Our Favorite Under-the-Radar Destinations in the United States
Aug 28, 2024
7 min read
Destinations
18 Underrated US Destinations for a Summer Trip
Aug 28, 2024
7 min read
Destinations
13 US Destinations Where You Can Experience a Bit of International Culture
Aug 28, 2024
5 min read
Destinations
Venice: The Island City That’s (Kind Of) Slowly Sinking
Apr 25, 2024
5 min read
Destinations
The Best National Parks in the United States
Jan 11, 2024
7 min read
Destinations
The Cheapest Travel Destinations in the World
Jan 9, 2024
11 min read
Destinations
Train Travel in Europe: How to Book, Where to Go, and Tips for a Smooth Ride
Dec 21, 2023
11 min read
Destinations
The Most Romantic Destinations in the US
Dec 21, 2023
5 min read
Airports
The Complete Guide to Portland International Airport (PDX)
Dec 21, 2023
11 min read
Travel Tips
How to Take Your Parents on Their First—or Any—International Trip
Dec 21, 2023
7 min read
Travel Tips
Is a Backpack a Personal Item?
Dec 21, 2023
5 min read
Airlines
How to Use the Southwest Low Fare Calendar
Dec 21, 2023
6 min read
Travel Tips
How to Use SeatGuru to Find the Best Seat on Your Flight
Dec 21, 2023
5 min read
Flight Booking
How to Use Kiwi.com to Save on Flights
Dec 21, 2023
7 min read
Flight Booking
How to Use Hopper to Save Money on Flights
Dec 21, 2023
10 min read
Travel Tips
How to Make a Domestic Trip as Exciting as an International Adventure
Dec 21, 2023
5 min read
Car Rentals & Roadtrips
21 Great American Road Trips Around the US
Dec 19, 2023
8 min read
Destinations
Portland: The Foodie City That Embraces the “Weird”
Dec 19, 2023
5 min read
Travel Tips
75 of the Best Travel Movies Ever Made
Dec 19, 2023
7 min read
Travel Tips
How to Keep Travel in Your Life (When You Can’t Actually Travel)
Dec 19, 2023
3 min read
Destinations
The Best Destinations for Your First International Trip
Dec 19, 2023
7 min read
Travel Tips
How to Get Around When You Don't Speak the Language
Dec 19, 2023
5 min read
