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Memoirs of Acacia

Published Work

I've had my writing published in Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Thrillist, and other outlets. I'm always on the lookout for writing opportunities at the intersection of luxury and adventure travel. If you are interested in working together, reach me on Instagram or my contact page.

National Geographic

This Thai prison is the best place to get a massage

Travel + Leisure

This City Was Just Named the No. 1 Food Destination in the World—and No, It’s Not in Europe or Asia

Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure

Travel + Leisure

How Singing Karaoke in the Philippines Helped Me Connect With Locals — and My Own Cultural Heritage

Acacia Gabriel, travel journalist Thrillist

Thrillist

The Ultimate National Parks Road Trip Through the American West

Lonely Planet

7 of the best places to visit in Southeast Asia

Travel + Leisure

You Can Soon Take Flying Taxis Out of This Airport—What to Know

EF Ultimate Break (Sponsored)

How to Visit Locations from Your Favorite BookTok Novels

Travel + Leisure

7 Places in Thailand Where Locals Love to Go

Hotels Above Par

Akihabara, “The Electric Town”: A Mecca for Tech-Savvy Travelers

Hotels Above Par

Ecotourism Guidelines: How to Travel Sustainably and Protect the Planet

Hotels Above Par

5 Creative Ideas and Prompts to Elevate Your Travel Journaling

Hotels Above Par

This Venice Beach Steakhouse Feels Like A Beach Bonfire With Killer Cocktails

Travel + Leisure

How Gen Z Is Changing the Travel Industry — and Where They Plan to Go in 2024

Hotels Above Par

An American’s Guide to Driving in Europe

Hotels Above Par

Voluntourism: The Ultimate Guide to Volunteering Abroad

Travel + Leisure

Why You Should Visit Thailand in the Off-season

Hotels Above Par

The Ultimate Guide to Planning a California Coastal Highway Road Trip

Lazo Magazine

Why Are You Asian? How a Simple Question Sparked a Search for Identity

Hotels Above Par

5 Ways to Embrace an Unplanned Overnight Layover

Hotels Above Par

Top 3 Ways to Avoid Foreign Transaction Fees

Hotels Above Par

A Pocket Guide to Silver Lake, California: LA’s Coolest Neighborhood

Hotels Above Par

Surprise Vacations: A Growing Trend for Spontaneous Travelers

Travel + Leisure

I Traveled to Bali's 'Black Magic Island' — Despite All the Warnings of Evil Spirits

Hotels Above Par

Is Travel Insurance Worth It?

Hotels Above Par

5 Travel Hacking Ideas for a Budget-Friendly Trip

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