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Melissa Curtin

Melissa is the co-founder of LaLaScoop, an online hub sharing the beauty and vibrancy of LA life. As an educator and travel writer, her passion for globe trotting and learning about new cultures was fueled when she traveled around the world at age 20 on Semester at Sea. She delights in dogs that smile at her, vintage hats, hiking, exploring, dancing, and basking in Malibu sunsets.

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Where to Wine in Santa Barbara: Part 2

  • Posted on June 3, 2017January 27, 2020
  • byMelissa Curtin
Another pour of can’t-miss vineyards in Santa Barbara County.
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Where to Wine in Santa Barbara: Part 1

  • Posted on June 2, 2017January 27, 2020
  • byMelissa Curtin
How to do vino along “America’s Riviera.”
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San Pedro: Why It’s One of LA’s Emerging Spots

  • Posted on March 19, 2017January 27, 2020
  • byMelissa Curtin
As those of us who live in the City of Angels know, change can happen rapidly.
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The Mexican Hideaway You Haven’t Discovered Yet

  • Posted on January 3, 2017January 27, 2020
  • byMelissa Curtin
Rejuvenate your spirit this winter by staying at one of these unique properties.
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Utah Is Stunning and This Guide Proves It

  • Posted on October 4, 2016January 27, 2020
  • byMelissa Curtin
Colorful, fantastical, other-worldly. Utah is hard to beat.
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The European Destination You Probably Haven’t Thought to Visit

  • Posted on June 7, 2016January 27, 2020
  • byMelissa Curtin
London, Paris, Barcelona, Rome. But have you thought to add this city to your European bucket list?
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A Must-Read for Spotting Ethical Animal Tourism in Thailand

  • Posted on March 22, 2016January 27, 2020
  • byMelissa Curtin
Besides the night markets, beautiful temples, and flavorful Thai food of Chiang Mai, Thailand, don’t miss the opportunity to get up close and personal with the elephants at the Elephant…
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How to Be a Better Kind of Traveler

  • Posted on March 2, 2016January 27, 2020
  • byMelissa Curtin
Recently, my travels have taken me to Thailand and Myanmar. I’ve witnessed some pretty cringe-worthy travel behavior along the way. It got me thinking, how can one be a good…
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6 Reasons Why You Should Visit Bagan, Myanmar

  • Posted on January 24, 2016January 27, 2020
  • byMelissa Curtin
Mingalarbar (pronounced in a sing song-y way “Ming-ga-la-ba) is the cheerful greeting you hear at every turn in Bagan, but this time it was a warning. “Miss. There is a…
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