Merrell Readman Title: Senior Writer Education: Fordham University Location: New York, NY Merrell Readman is a Senior Writer at Travel + Leisure where she researches, tests, and writes about the best deals on travel products. She has been an avid world traveler since studying abroad in London in 2018, and uses her personal experience to inform coverage on what other travelers should pack to improve their trips. Merrell has been working on the team since November 2022, and loves active vacations including hiking, camping, skiing, and more.Highlights:5+ years of writing experienceGraduated from Fordham University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Experience Since entering the world of journalism in 2019, Merrell has explored a wide range of topics spanning from health and fitness to fashion, before eventually combining her passions for shopping and travel as T+L’s Senior Writer. She graduated from Fordham University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism, and has used her skills to craft engaging and reliable content benefitting the everyday traveler. Merrell's bylines can be found in publications such as mindbodygreen and Women’s Health. Education Merrell graduated from Fordham University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. She also spent a semester studying abroad in London. About Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is a top travel media brand with a mission to inform and inspire passionate travelers. Our expert team includes a network of hundreds of writers and photographers across the globe, all providing a local eye on the best places to stay, eat, and explore. We reach an audience that takes 76 million round trips annually, offering valuable travel tips, ideas and inspiration, and products you need to get you to your destination — whether it’s a small town or big city, beach or lake, national park or theme park, road trip, cruise, or long-haul flight, and everything in between. Learn more about us and our editorial process