Avital Andrews

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Avital Andrews has more than 20 years of experience as a journalist. She was an editor at the L.A. Times and at Sierra magazine.

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Avital's articles have been among the 10 most popular on the L.A. Times, Pacific Standard, Outside, and Smarter Travel websites. Her work also appears in USA Today, Business Insider, The Week, and HuffPost, and has been featured by the New York Times, The Atlantic, Time, NPR, and MTV. Her travel guidebook is in its fourth edition, and she’s currently writing her first children’s book.

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Articles by Avital Andrews

Brothers stand in Disneyland Resort's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

Insider Tips for Visiting Disneyland with Kids

From park hacks to top rides for toddlers to teenagers, make the most of a family trip to Disneyland.
A woman cleans out her closet and sorts her clothes into keep and donate piles.

How to Declutter Your Home

And how to responsibly donate, recycle, and dispose of your stuff.
Rain droplets collect on a car windshield.

How to Prepare for a Flood

Safety measures and other tips for preventing and surviving water-related disasters.
a woman packs a parcel to ship in the mail.

How to Mail Holiday Gifts

Before you wrap and ship, check out these tips to help your packages arrive safely and on time.
three packages stacked on mat at doorstep

Protect Your Home When You're Away

Leaving town for a few days (or weeks)? Make sure your home is ready.
a black man uses a credit card to purchase something on his phone with coffee cup in foreground

7 Savvy Online Shopping Safety Tips

Strategies to keep your financial data safe during the holiday shopping season and beyond.
A dad and his two children hang up led string lights on their patio.

How to Save Energy During the Holidays

Deck the halls and heat your home without a staggering bill.
baby wearing romper seated on sofa reaches over to touch small potted Christmas tree placed on stool

How to Stay Safe at Home During the Holidays

Before you decorate, prep your space to avoid common seasonal hazards.
A family walks down the hallway on the airport.

How to Avoid Air Travel Mishaps

Sidestep lost luggage, flight delays, and more with these tips.
Family members hug inside the airport.

How to Save on Holiday Travel

Now’s the time to book.
A woman in a yellow jacket takes a picture of a fjord in Norway at sunrise or sunset

Camping Gear: Rent, Borrow, or Buy?

Get what you need for an epic trip without cluttering your home or spending a small fortune.
Lounge chairs on a tropical beach.

How to Get More from Your Vacation Dollars

Four unexpected ways to save money on your next trip.
Mickey Mouse stands before Sleeping Beauty's Castle in Disneyland.

What You Need to Know for Your Next Disneyland Visit

Here's what's new in the parks.
Hiking path winds through towering redwoods in Mendocino National Forest.

The Best Quiet National Forests in the West

Find space to adventure on your own.
A contemporary blue home lit up at sunset.

10 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home

Make your space more enjoyable and safer in 2022.