Leila Najafi

Title: Contributing Writer

Education: University of California, Los Angeles

Location: Los Angeles, California

Expertise: Food and restaurants, travel, health and wellness

Leila Najafi is a Los Angeles-based travel and lifestyle writer covering destination guides, hotel reviews, restaurant openings, wellness trends, profile pieces and buying guides. Leila has bylines in Robb Report, PENTA, Travel + Leisure, Observer, PureWow, Fodor's and Thrillist. She's also the editor of Arrived magazine and has appeared on KTLA’s Morning News as a travel expert. Leila also has a newsletter called Leila's List that highlights luxury hotel deals around the world for avid travelers. Follow Leila's adventures on Instagram and TikTok.

B.S. in Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles

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