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Valentina Valentini

Valentina is an American freelance journalist and writer based in London.

She is a Senior Contributor at Shondaland.com and has written for the Washington Post, Vanity Fair, Esquire UK, Variety, Harper’s Bazaar, and many more. She covers the entertainment industry but also writes personal essays, travel pieces, cultural and human interest stories and adventurous tales for publications like the Los Angeles Times, AFAR, Travel+Leisure and Longreads.

She has a Master's in Creative Nonfiction and is (forever) working on her first memoir. Subscribe to her Substack, small thoughts, Big Opinions, to read more of her writing.

https://www.valentinavalentini.com/

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  • CNN Underscored
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  • Shondaland
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  • Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK
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  • The Telegraph
    2 articles
  • Shondaland.com
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  • USA TODAY
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  • 11 of the best money belts on the market
    12 Jun 2024—CNN Underscored
    If you’re looking for the best money belt, you’ve come to the right place. We all know that some travel gear, like fanny packs, has made a serious comeback in the last few years for travelers and everyday folk alike. And money belts might seem like something your great-aunt will insist on wearing for the next family vacation. But money belts have come a long way, too, in terms of fashion, comfort and protection for your valuables. You can’t beat their benefits for safety, and what’s more...
  • —Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK
  • —Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK
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  • Where to Stay to Catch the April 8, 2024, Total Eclipse
    18 Dec 2023—Shondaland.com
    Every item on this page was chosen by a Shondaland editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. On April 8, 2024, many people in North America will get to witness an incredible total solar eclipse. Across parts of Mexico, the United States, and Canada, you’ll be able to capture the few minutes when the moon completely blocks the sun — an event that hasn’t occurred since 2017 and won’t happen again until 2044. And the closer you are to the path of totality, the longer...

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