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Iona Brannon

Based out of Los Angeles, Iona Brannon is a writer and photojournalist who deeply enjoys hearing the stories of others and drawing out the beauty of the mundane. Her hobbies include sitting in LA traffic and occasionally yelling at other drivers. You can see her work and connect with her at Ionabrannon.com.

12 posts

An abstract photo of a person at a desk

5 min

The Intellectual

How COVID-19 Will Impact the New School Year

Parents, you’re doing the best that you can.

A woman sitting outside on a bench soaking in the sun

5 min

The Beautician

The Truth About Sun Damage: Pt. 2

Next time you head out, check that you’ve got the proper protective measures against sun exposure.

A woman sitting outside on a bench soaking in the sun

4 min

The Beautician

The Truth About Sun Damage: Pt. 1

With the right tools and information, we can get the best out of sunlight without getting the worst.

A bike leaning against the outside stairs to a building with flower pots lining the steps

3 min

The Explorer

How to Build Your Travel Savings

By being intentional and prioritizing travel in your life, you can build your savings much more quickly than you’d expect.

A woman putting on makeup as she looks into a compact mirror and sits near a window sill

3 min

Beauty Hacks for the Woman on the Go

These tips will help you maintain that glow on the road!

A photo of a fruit bowl with pineapple, banana and melon in front of a yellow wall

4 min

Travel Diaries: Play, Learn, Serve and Rest Well in New Orleans

Travel will always change you if you let it, and New Orleans is no different.

A woman in all white standing next to life-size ice cubes

4 min

The SPF Strategy to Save Your Winter Skin

Think twice before skipping the sunscreen this winter.

A woman standing outside with mountains in the far distance and zebra standing behind her

5 min

The Dichotomy of Being a Female Traveler

There are restrictions and frustrations with traveling as a woman, but there are tender moments as well.

A cup of coffee with some spilled on the table and a bowl of coins

4 min

Help Me Understand: You Voted for Trump?

We can learn to hold space for others and listen to what they have to say.

A woman in a jacket and boots walking into a cafe from the road

4 min

The Holidays Are Expensive; Your Flight Shouldn’t Be

Finding a great deal during the holidays can be challenging, but there are ways to help maximize your money.

5 min

What to Know About Your Car If You’re Not Car-Savvy

A crash course in taking care of your car. No pun intended.

woman cooking

3 min

Discovering Uzbekistan, Where Time Stands Still

A beautiful and underrated country with a culture largely unaltered by tourism.

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