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Su-Jit Lin

location-pin Marietta, Georgia

School: Tulane University

Expertise: food news & tips, culture, travel

Su-Jit Lin

  • Published in Business Insider, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Living, HuffPost, The Spruce Eats, Kitchn, OpenTable, REI, Katie Couric Media, Simply Recipes, Matador, EatingWell, Well + Good, Thoughtful, Folks, Byrdie, Thrillist, Ravishly, The Takeout and Eat This, Not That!
  • Atlanta correspondent for OpenTable
  • Lead writer for TravelBlogue
  • Multiple awards for copywriting and journalism, including Magellan Awards for travel campaigns, Travvy Awards and a Reader's Choice Award for Edible Communities
  • Former TravelPulse columnist and Grocery Spotter columnist for Kitchen

Experience

Su-Jit is a food, travel and culture writer for Reader's Digest and other national publications, including Business Insider, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Living, HuffPost, The Spruce Eats, Kitchn, OpenTable, Katie Couric Media, EatingWell, Well + Good, Thrillist and Eat This, Not That! She directs content for a global travel tour operator, specializing in all-inclusive resort vacations, and contributes to an award-winning travel trade publication. When not writing, she is usually advocating for and playing with shelter and rescue dogs, including her own, Sable Sugarpig.

Education

Tulane University
BA, History, English

Articles

People are cooking and eating food with chopsticks from a shared hot pot on a wooden table, surrounded by drinks and plates.

12 Lucky Foods to Eat for Chinese New Year 2025

Traditional Chinese New Year food will put some luck in your corner as you welcome 2025's Year of the Snake
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What Is Duty-Free Shopping, and Can It Save You Money?

Admit it: You’re not 100% sure what duty-free is. Well, it's time to find out! Here’s what you should buy duty-free at the airport, along with the rules to abide by.
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Camping with Your Dog: How to Have a Successful Camping Trip with Your Pet

Three veterinary experts offer up tips for camping with dogs, from how to prep and what to pack to ways to keep your four-legged friends safe in the great outdoors