Latifah Al-Hazza
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Latifah is an Emmy Award-Winning travel journalist and documentary filmmaker, as well as the Cofounder of Femscape Sojourns, a boutique women's travel company. A journalism graduate from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and the University of Southern California (MS), her work can be found in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, CNN Travel, The New York Times, INSIDER, Fodor's, Roadtrippers, Frommer’s Travel Guides, Reader’s Digest, World Travel Magazine and The Manual, to name a few. Latifah has been named one of Travel Massive's 100 Inspiring Women Travel Founders. Growing up living a bicultural lifestyle, between Kuwait and the United States, has always fueled Latifah's passion for exploration and cultural immersion. Please reach out to The Manual editorial staff with any questions or comments about Latifah’s work.
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Check into these 10 fun places to celebrate Father’s Day
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17 Best Exotic Black Sand Beaches in the World
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The Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Type of Mom
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The 12 Best Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipes to Make
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10 Best Restaurants in New York to Splurge On
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10 Cool Camping Gear and Accessories You Need
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A Guide to Creating Your Home Bar with Tools and Spirits
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Vail Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to Eat, and More
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The 9 Best Hotels in NYC for a Staycation
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Plan Ahead: 5 Affordable Winter Getaways in the U.S.
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The Most Exhilarating Fall Foliage Experiences in the United States
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Los Angeles Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to Eat, and More
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Here Are the Reasons Why You Should Embrace Glamping Already
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Chicago Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to Eat, and More
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Phoenix Travel Guide: Where To Stay, What To Eat, and More
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The 6 Best RV Rentals in San Diego
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