Lauren Breedlove Location: Upstate New York Lauren Breedlove is a freelance travel writer and photographer based in Upstate New York, contributing to publications like Travel + Leisure, Thrillist, AFAR, and Matador Network, as well as keeping it real on her blog, girlwanderlist.com. She thrives on exploring off the beaten path, absorbing local culture, random adventures, dive bars, and grilled cheese. Follow her endeavors on Instagram, @girlwanderlist. About Food & Wine Food & Wine, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for anyone passionate about the culinary world. With rigorously tested recipes and the most trusted restaurant, drinks, culinary travel and home coverage, we inspire and empower people everywhere to discover, create, and devour the best in food and wine. Learn more about us and our editorial process.