Laura Kiniry
Laura Kiniry is a professional freelance journalist and content creator with more than 15 years of experience. She is based in San Francisco (for more than 25 years!), and her work specializes in the SF Bay Area, travel, food and culture, wellness, cultural sustainability, and outdoor adventure. She has also served on a variety of panels as both a travel writer and culinary judge, and occasionally mentors college students looking to pursue a career in travel journalism. Her public speaking topics include everything from how to break into writing to the ins-and-outs-of RVing.
Featured Publications
Her writing has appeared in dozens of national, regional, and online publications, including O, The Oprah Magazine, BBC Travel, AtlasObscura.com, CNN.com, Smithsonianmag.com, National Geographic Traveler, AllRecipes.com, TravelandLeisure.com, Budget Travel, AARP, Popular Mechanics, The San Francisco Chronicle, and Frommers.com. She is also the author of three guidebooks on the Garden State (where she's originally from): Moon Handbooks New Jersey, 1st and 2nd editions, and Moon Spotlight: The Jersey Shore.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, Urban Studies & Geography focus from San Francisco State University
Articles by Laura Kiniry
Put the bucket list aside, and try one of these off-the-beaten-path destinations.
See gargantuan pumpkins, walk Halloweentown streets, and more.
All aboard, train lovers and skeptics—there’s a route for you.
For a fresh twist on a meal out, follow the locals to the city’s liveliest inexpensive dining spots.
From Arizona to California, these wildlands offer history and space to spread out.
Central California Sierra’s magic mountain loop: Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks.
Enjoy the best of the West with these family-friendly summer activities.
From Las Vegas to Anchorage, there's an Independence Day fireworks display in the sky near you.
From coffee in Italy to a haircut back home, here's how much you should tip no matter where you are.
Take in world-class art, hike across glacially shaped mountains, and soak in the small town charm.
Taste some of the best foods across the West at these fests.
Discover the best food and wild history in these towns and cities.