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Opheli Garcia Lawler

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Opheli Garcia Lawler is a Staff Writer on the News team at Thrillist. She holds a bachelor's and master's degree in Journalism from NYU's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. She's worked in digital media for seven years, and before working at Thrillist, she wrote for Mic, The Cut, The Fader, Vice, and other publications.

Latest Posts From Opheli

The Godafoss is a famous waterfall in Iceland.
News
Friday

Icelandair Just Launched Direct Flights to Europe from a New U.S. City

The low-cost Icelandic airline now flies out of 13 U.S. cities.

The high speed Acela train, which operates in Amtrak's NEC.
News
Friday

Here's Where High Speed Trains Are Expanding in the U.S.

We may be behind the rest of the world but we're (slowly) catching up.

Screenshots of two TikToks about the travel prep day before travel.
News
Thursday

The Day Before Your Vacation Is a Lawless Time Where Chaos Reigns

Money, time, and sense all go out the window, as TikTok creators keep reminding us.

A group of African Americans wait for assistance at a check in counter at RDU International airport.
News
Thursday

These Are the Best and Worst Airports to Fly from for Memorial Day

Federal data shows which airports and airlines are the most delay-prone this holiday weekend.

Kaytranada performs onstage during 2022 Governors Ball Music Festival
News
Thursday

Here Are the Lineups for This Year's Biggest Music Festivals

From Coachella to Lollapalooza, this is where your favorite artists will be performing this summer.

A sunny beach in Tulum, Mexico.
News
Wednesday

It's About to Get Much, Much Easier to Get to Tulum

Its brand new international airport will be ready for travelers by the year's end.

Railway workers striking in Berlin, Germany.
News
Wednesday

Everything You Need to Know About the European Travel Strikes

The labor movement can't be stopped, but your plans might be.

A dock on the beach in Fort Myers, Florida.
News
Tuesday

The Popular U.S. Destinations Where Airfare Hasn't Soared This Summer

The start of summer is right around the corner but there's still time to plan an affordable vacation.

A vineyard in France.
News
Tuesday

The Best Destinations for Your Next Wine Vacation, Ranked

A new study just named the world's best wine regions and vineyards.

Shania Twain stands with two men next to the new train named after her in Switzerland.
News
Tuesday

Switzerland's Shania Twain Train Is About to Drastically Expand Service

The high-tech, high-speed scenic train is expanding service this summer.

Taylor Swift performs onstage for night three of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee
News
Monday

If Your Hotel Is More Expensive This Summer, Taylor Swift Might Be to Blame

The Eras Tour is bringing a wave of extremely high nightly fees and sold-out hotels.

A couple sitting together in a glass domed train, sipping wine as they take the Napa Valley Wine Train through a vineyard.
News
May 19

You Can, and Should, Book the Napa Valley Wine Train Right Now

Take a breathtaking tour through vineyards.

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