Lauren Quinn

Thumbnail image Lauren Quinn is a travel-addicted freelance writer from Oakland, California. She has traveled independently, and once illegally, to over 20 countries across 4 continents. When she's not getting her skin scrubbed off in a Moroccan hamam or trekking through the Colombian jungle, she's writing about her beloved hometown. And adding to her tattoo collection.
 
  lonelygirltravels.com
 
Her Stories:

Ten Items No Woman Should Leave Home Without

Mexico, Morocco, Milwaukee—it doesn’t matter where I’m headed, how long I’m staying or how high- and low-end I’m traveling. There are some things I simply don’t leave home without. Ten things, actually. ... read more

Top Indie Shops in San Francisco

Missing out on San Francisco’s unique, independent clothing boutiques would be like eating at the Cheesecake Factory instead of local favorite NOPA. Luckily, we’ve got a run-down of some of the best spots for you ... read more

Marrakesh, You Broke Me Down

It was a long, hard, hot last day in Morocco, in Marrakesh, the pounding heart of the country’s tourism industry. As I was traveling down the Atlantic Coast, south of Agadir and thoroughly "off the beaten path." I ... read more