Leslie Veliz
Location
Redondo Beach, CA
School
California State University - Long Beach
El Camino College
Expertise
Southern California, Dark Tourism, Day Trips
- Leslie launched her personal blog, "The Leslie Life," in 2019, where she writes about living in Los Angeles and traveling.
- She is a member of Kappa Tau Alpha, a National Honor Society in Journalism and Mass Communication.
- Her work has been published in BlueDot Living Los Angeles and LB Living.
Experience
Leslie has been a professional writer since 2019. She previously wrote about true crime and history for Grunge and lifestyle trends for The List. When she's not working, Leslie spends her time reading and traversing Southern California. Her passions include learning about weird history and visiting historical or paranormal places.
Education
Leslie has a bachelor's degree in journalism from California State University, Long Beach, and an associate degree in social sciences from El Camino College.
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Stories By Leslie Veliz
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The aquarium - which claims to be the largest in Europe - was built in 1992 in Genoa's Old Port to honor native Christopher Columbus' founding of the Americas.
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While Europe has several theme parks across the continent, this amusement park is the most visited. It's also located in a very popular tourist destination.
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This national park is a paradise of ocean, wildlife, and wilderness. Visitors can admire the stunning sea stacks and landscapes of the Pacific Northwest.
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If you're a fan of "Ted Lasso," you'll love this picturesque community in the United Kingdom. Even if you haven't seen the show, it's definitely worth a visit.
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Danger lurks beneath the water at this well-known beach and surfing destination in Southern California. Swimmers should plan ahead and proceed with caution.
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The Hawaiian Islands are renowned for their natural beauty and perfect sunsets. Maui's Haleakalā National Park however, is best known for spectacular sunrises.
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Why drive around in a car when you can use a decked-out camper? Find out if Boho Camper Vans got a deal on "Shark Tank" and where they are now.
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Royal Caribbean has unveiled an adults-only beach on its private island, which promises to offer cruise passengers plenty of grownup amenities and indulgences.
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This Southern U.S. city has high crime rates, but that doesn't necessarily mean you shouldn't visit. There are a few things to consider if you want to go there.
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Lavender is a natural mosquito repellant you can use for your next camping trip. You can make a DIY insect repellant using lavender oil and witch hazel.
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With so much to do in New York City, it's best to listen to the locals. And according to them, this popular tourist attraction isn't worth the time or money.
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If you travel often, you know that some airports are like destinations themselves. Let's see what makes Seattle-Tacoma International Airport so special.
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When traveling abroad, it's important to know the customs of places you visit, like the unexpected selfie ban you'll encounter while visiting Sri Lanka.
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You may be tempted to grab a hot tea or coffee on your next flight, especially if you're dragging, but experts and flight attendants suggest thinking twice.
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This underrated national park in Alaska is a great place to visit for incredible views of wildlife, including watching brown bears hunt for salmon.
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Rome - one of the most beloved cities in Europe - banned pub crawls after excessive public binge drinking became dangerous in the popular Italian city.
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Have you ever wanted to use a neighbor's pool? Swimply is an Airbnb for pools — find out if they got a deal on Shark Tank and where they are now.
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There's an unexpected hack to protect your toothbrush when you're on the road - a Tic Tac box. Put your toothbrush in an empty container to keep germs off.
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TikTok's latest restaurant obsession, an innovative eatery based around sustainability called Salmon Eye, is in the middle of a Norwegian fjord.
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Looking for a new family-friendly travel destination? Tweetsie is a unique wild west-themed amusement park in North Carolina offering fun for the whole family.
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An easy-to-use, portable campfire went on Shark Tank back in 2018. Did they get a deal? How are they doing now? We answer all your questions about Radiate.
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Don't let blisters ruin your hike. This simple hack can stop blisters from forming, and also provide relief from those that have already appeared on your feet.
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Before you post those vacation pics to give your friends a little FOMO, reconsider. There's a good reason to photo dump when you return vs when you're gone.
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A company that helps optimize your reward points was on Shark Tank in 2018. Do you think they got a deal? Find out where RewardStock is today.
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Traveling is already expensive enough as it is, don't throw away your money for no reason! This travel hack could help you save on all of your flights.
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Before meteorologists, people made weather predictions based on observations of nature - and in some cases even based on what the animals were up to.