Jillian Dara

Published in Travel + Leisure, Forbes, USA Today, Michelin Guide, Hemispheres and DuJour
Raised in Bermuda and lived in London, Santiago, Boston, and New York City
Former Editor in Chief and Managing Editor at travel and lifestyle magazines

Experience

Jillian knew she would pursue journalism after her first day of interning at her hometown’s newspaper, The Royal Gazette, in Bermuda. Upon graduating, Jillian accepted an Associate Editor position in Santiago, Chile; and Editor-in-Chief position in Boston, and a Managing Editor role in New York, before entering the freelance world in 2018. In addition to TripSavvy, Jillian covers various topics from food and wine to luxury travel and culture guides for outlets such as Travel + Leisure, Forbes, USA Today, Michelin Guide, Hemispheres and DuJour.

Education

Jillian received a Bachelor of Science from Emerson College.

Expertise: Travel, food, wine, culture and lifestyle

Education: Emerson College

Location: Boston, MA

Title: Fact Checker

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