Melisa Curtin is a Connecticut girl madly in love with California. She is an L.A.-based travel and food writer who has documented her adventures for over 10 years. Her work has appeared in Lonely Planet, USA Today10Best, LA Weekly, Fodor’s, AAA, many SoCal print publications, and more. Melissa’s passion for globetrotting and learning about other cultures was fueled after traveling around the world on Semester at Sea and teaching in England on a Fulbright. Melissa is always on the hunt for the best local bites and destinations with few tourists. Get to know the Best of L.A. by checking out her website LaLaScoop.com or follow her on @lalascoop. Now as a travel advisor with Fora, she books clients on cruises, family vacations, and hotel stays with mega perks. She splits her time between Malibu and Palm Springs with her husband and her ever-growing collection of plants and travel decor.