Lexi Kassler
School
University Of Redlands
American University Of Rome
Expertise
Slow Travel, Digital Nomadism, European Destinations
- Lexi is an Italian-American who grew up traveling in Italy throughout her childhood, lived in Rome for four years, and spent many breaks and holidays exploring different corners of Europe.
- Since graduating with her master's degree in 2018, Lexi has been traveling and living abroad almost non-stop and has visited over 20 countries around the globe and counting, both solo and with her partner.
- Lexi's love of Slow Travel blossomed after spending many of her summers in her family's village in Northern Italy, and she now runs her own blog sharing information and tips about Slow Travel with her readers.
Experience
Lexi's experience as a writer began in her early teens when she wrote several espionage-themed books. Though they went unpublished, her passion continued throughout high school and into college, where she studied Non-fiction Creative Writing. From her travel to Italy throughout her childhood and after a life-changing semester abroad in Australia, she wrote several pieces for her senior thesis that revolved around the intersection of travel and cultural exploration, both of other cultures and one's own. After living overseas for graduate school and working at the UN for two years, she and her partner decided to become digital nomads, traveling the world together across Europe, South America, and Asia, which she writes about on her travel blog, Crossing Oceans. She has since been freelance writing for travel marketing agencies and blogs and, since joining Explore in late 2022, has written more than 100 travel-themed articles.
Education
Lexi studied Non-fiction Creative Writing at the University of Redlands, where she graduated with honors. Lexi also studied at the American University of Rome in Italy for an MA in Sustainable Food Studies.
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Stories By Lexi Kassler
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There's one thing to know about nature — it's as beautiful as it is indifferent to humans. Even on Glacier National Park's scenic Huckleberry Lookout Trail.
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This national park affords visitors the rare opportunity to investigate one of the largest sea caves in the world. Here's what to know about visiting.
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The 3-3-3 rule is a great way to remind ourselves that rest and relaxation are essential to a successful road trip, especially when traveling around in an RV.
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Priority boarding means you don't have to squeeze past people, you'll have space in the overhead bin, and you can take your time getting settled in your seat.
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If you're a U.S. citizen, you may need to apply for a visa for countries like India, Brazil, and Australia — and your visa application may still be rejected.
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When you go to check-in and you receive your boarding pass, you might find a four-letter code printed on the bottom of your ticket. This code is "SSSS."
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Anxious passengers should know that crash landings on water — called "ditching" in the industry — are quite rare. This is largely because crashes are rare.
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Whether you're a frequent traveler or you just want coming home to be a little easier, there are ways to make returning from your vacation a breeze.
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From airfare and accommodations to food, gifts, and other expenses, it's no secret that destination weddings come with a big price tag, for all involved.
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Airbnb continues to be a pretty great way to experience destinations like a local while saving a bit of cash. But what's the best way to unlock amazing deals?
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If you're a frequent traveler, you know all the ways to save money so you can travel more often. But if you're not a AAA member, you might be missing deals.
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Few foods capture the culinary soul of New Orleans quite like beignets. Here are some of our favorite places to score the fluffy fried treats in the Big Easy.