Lauren Dana Ellman Title: Contributing Writer Education: Syracuse University Location: Long Island, NY Expertise: Travel Lauren Dana Ellman is a freelance writer and editor based on Long Island, New York. She has over five years of experience creating and editing content in the travel, food, style, shopping, bridal, and beauty spaces. Her work has been published in Travel + Leisure, ShermansTravel, Conde Nast Traveler, SmarterTravel, and Well + Good, to name a few. Experience Lauren Dana Ellman has over five years of experience creating and editing content in the travel, food, style, shopping, bridal, and beauty spaces. Her work has been published in Travel + Leisure, ShermansTravel, Conde Nast Traveler, SmarterTravel, and Well + Good, to name a few. Education Lauren graduated from the SI Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. About Southern Living Southern Living, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, celebrates the food, homes, places, and culture of the South. We reach 7.2 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.