Rachel Simon Rachel has written for Dotdash Meredith's Ecommerce team since 2020, covering home goods, tech, fashion, beauty, and more. She's interviewed dozens of experts and is always on top of the latest trends and product releases.Highlights:Previously the Deputy Editor at Dotdash Meredith's HelloGigglesFounding writer for Bustle and founding editor for MicAuthor of 'Pickleball for All: Everything But the "Kitchen" Sink' (Dey Street, 2022)15+ writing classes taught via Gotham Writers Workshop and Redbud Writing Project Experience Rachel Simon has written for Dotdash Meredith's Ecommerce team since 2021. Previously, she was the Deputy Editor at HelloGiggles, the Entertainment Editor at Bustle, and the Wellbeing Editor at Mic. Her work has also appeared in The New York Times, Glamour, Vulture, and more publications. Her book 'Pickleball for All: Everything But the "Kitchen" Sink' was published in 2022, and her work has also appeared in The New York Times, Vulture, Glamour, NBC News, and many more outlets. Additionally, she teaches writing through Gotham Writers Workshop and Redbud Writing Project. You can find her on Instagram. Education Rachel earned a B.A. in Writing, Literature and Publishing from Emerson College. About Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is a top travel media brand with a mission to inform and inspire passionate travelers. Our expert team includes a network of hundreds of writers and photographers across the globe, all providing a local eye on the best places to stay, eat, and explore. We reach an audience that takes 76 million round trips annually, offering valuable travel tips, ideas and inspiration, and products you need to get you to your destination — whether it’s a small town or big city, beach or lake, national park or theme park, road trip, cruise, or long-haul flight, and everything in between. Learn more about us and our editorial process