Jessica Spiegel
Jessica Spiegel is a writer and obsessive knitter based in Portland. She has more than 16 years of experience as a travel writer. She writes the Italy Explained travel guide, and loves pho, footy, tattoos, and Sazeracs.
Featured Publications
Her work has also been published in Scott's Cheap Flights and the Points Guy.
Education
- Bachelors of Arts, Linfield University
Articles by Jessica Spiegel
When traveling for the holidays, it’s important to know which days to target and which to avoid.
Think a two-day trip is too short to make a weekend getaway count? Think again.
These simple tips can help you manage your credit cards and cash safely when you travel abroad.
There’s much more to this charming town than theater.
An expert travel agent can make all the difference.
Gilroy sports an all-season family theme park complete with rides and botanical gardens.
Want the authentic Italian experience? Stay in an agriturismo—a farm stay—in the countryside.
When everyone pitches in on trip planning, everyone enjoys the trip.
This Pacific Northwest gem is the perfect spot for a romantic, outdoorsy honeymoon.
Portland’s charms span from books, bikes, and food trucks to a vegan bar and a bagpiping unicyclist.
Fixing a broken windshield can keep money in your pocket.
In southeastern California, the Lonesome Triangle delivers mountains, canyons, and volcanic relics.