Elizabeth Hansen

Travel has been the focus of my life for as long as I can remember.
The youngest of a gaggle of kids, I had to get on a plane if I wanted to visit siblings that had moved to other states and started their own families. As a college student, I took a group tour to Europe and couldn’t figure out why the majority of my fellow travelers hung out in bars with other Americans when there were local people to meet and out-of-the-way neighborhoods to discover more+
How I Became a Travel Writer: Elizabeth Hansen
I live in La Jolla, California, a beautiful authentic luxury travel destination, and I’m the travel editor of Ranch & Coast, “San Diego’s...
Things to Do in Cape Town, South Africa
by Elizabeth Hansen, Beautiful Cape Town is easily my favorite city in South Africa. It may be that I just feel comfortable here because the climate...
Santa Barbara Secrets, California
Santa Barbara is known for its red tile roofs, relaxing beaches, fine dining, and a burgeoning wine industry. It’s the laid-back vibe and natural...
The Best New Zealand Scenery
by Elizabeth Hansen, Are you headed to New Zealand for some Southern Hemisphere summer? If so, be prepared to witness jaw-droppingly gorgeous scenery...