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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie is a freelance writer, editor, and digital producer based in Upstate New York. Her beats include space, travel, and design, and she has a particular passion for aviation and expedition cruising, especially in polar regions.

Stefanie has written for a wide range of publications, including Space.com, Tech Crunch, Popular Science, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Afar, The Points Guy, TripSavvy, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, The Washington Post, Hunker, and Real Simple, among others. She was formerly an editor at Architectural Digest, ARTnews, and Oyster.com, a TripAdvisor company.

Stefanie is the author of 150 Gardens You Need to Visit Before You Die and 150 Golf Courses You Need to Visit Before You Die (both Lannoo).

https://stefaniewaldek.com/

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  • architecturaldigest.com
    35 articles
  • Travel + Leisure
    32 articles
  • Real Simple
    17 articles
  • House Beautiful
    10 articles
  • fodors.com
    10 articles
  • US News and World Report
    4 articles
  • travelandleisure.com
    4 articles

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  • 7 planets are aligned in the night sky right now. But what's that mean for science?
    19 Feb—Space.com
    For the last month and change, you might've seen the headlines about the planetary alignment, or a planetary parade, going on in our solar system. And that's true. In January 2025, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were all visible in the night sky. And in February, 2025, Mercury will join the fun, with all seven of our planetary neighbors visible from Earth. So what does such a planetary alignment mean for science? Well, truthfully, not much. A planetary alignment occurs "when...
  • What to Know Before You Buy a Foreclosed Home, According to Experts
    21 Feb—House Beautiful
    Buying a foreclosed home can be a great way to purchase a house at a discounted price, whether you’re looking for a primary residence, a second home, or an investment property. But there are risks to consider if you're seriously considering one, plus, navigating the foreclosure market requires quite a bit of research and preparation. This guide on how to buy a foreclosed home is a great place to start. We've tapped real estate experts for insights and will walk you through what foreclosure...
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  • The Gateway Arch: Everything You Need to Know About the Tallest Monument in the US
    17 Dec 2024—Architectural Digest
    There’s hardly a more recognizable landmark in the Midwest than the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, a monument honoring Thomas Jefferson and his ideas for America’s westward expansion. Reaching 630 feet into the air, it’s the tallest monument in the United States and the tallest arch in the world. Designed by the American Finnish architect Eero Saarinen, the arch was an engineering feat—in fact, many people thought it would fall over. But as a testament to the architects, engineers, and workers...

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