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Aaron Rasmussen

location-pin Brooklyn, NY

School: University of Wisconsin–Madison

Expertise: Travel, Lifestyle, True Crime

Aaron Rasmussen

  • More than 20 years of experience as a travel journalist
  • Co-author of two guidebooks
  • Published in Reader's Digest, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, New York, Purist, Travel Channel, HGTV and Grazia USA

Experience

Aaron is a New York City–based travel writer with more than 20 years of experience. His adventures in 50-plus countries have included navigating the entirety of Iceland’s Ring Road, traversing Peru by luxury train, yachting in the Seychelles, and eating and drinking his way through Italy. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, New York, Purist, Travel Channel, HGTV and Grazia USA, among others. When he’s not dreaming up and mapping out itineraries to explore new destinations around the world, Aaron is likely consulting on travel trends or planning extended sabbaticals to live like a local in far-flung cities, as he has done in Bratislava, Slovakia; Mexico City, Mexico; and most recently, Rome, Italy.

Education

University of Wisconsin–Madison

BA, Journalism

Articles

Green Fluid On An Airplane Wing

Here’s What It Means If You See Green Fluid on an Airplane Wing

Should you panic if your plane is doused in a colorful slime that's as freakily artificial as something out of a sci-fi film?
Aerial view of travelers waiting in line before passing through a security checkpoint

Traveling This Spring? Get Ready for Even Longer Security Lines at the Airport—Here’s Why

Security wait times are expected to soar as we head into the warmer months. Don't let delays keep you grounded at the checkpoint.
woman in her room upset by phone notification

Here’s Why You Should Always Get to the Airport on Time—Even if Your Flight Is Delayed

It's smarter to play it safe and wait in your terminal than gamble with unpredictable departure times. Our expert explains why.