Kaeli Conforti, Travel Writer & Editor
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Kaeli Conforti, Travel Writer & Editor
@kaelitravels.bsky.social
👩🏽‍💻 Based in Washington, DC (She/Her) kaeliconforti.contently.com
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Calling all "Wicked: For Good" fans! From themed brunches and dance parties to trivia nights and epic LEGO displays, here’s where you can celebrate the new film in Washington, D.C. New for @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/kaelic...
Where To Celebrate ‘Wicked: For Good’ In Washington, D.C.
From themed brunches and dance parties to trivia nights and epic LEGO displays, here’s where fans can celebrate "Wicked: For Good" in Washington, D.C. this month.
www.forbes.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.

RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
My latest for Mental Floss, and an absolute joy to write this week ^_^ www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/hal...
9 Deliciously Frightening Food Ideas for Your Halloween Party
Take your shindig to even spookier heights with these haunting snacks.
www.mentalfloss.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This was a fun one. Cheers and thank you to Mental Floss for always letting me write about the craziest things! www.mentalfloss.com/fun/toys/ret...
7 Retro Toys From the Atomic Age
In the 1950s, the science kits sold in toy stores may have contained real radioactive material.
www.mentalfloss.com
August 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
New for @forbes.com: Here's everything you need to know about the three summer Restaurant Week events happening around Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia in August. www.forbes.com/sites/kaelic...
Restaurant Week Returns To Washington, D.C. And Northern Virginia
Here’s everything you need to know about the three summer Restaurant Week events happening around Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia in August.
www.forbes.com
August 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
New for Forbes: National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions just christened two new Galápagos ships and launched "Explorers-In-Training" programming for kids and teens. Here's what to know.
Lindblad Names Two New Ships And Launches ‘Explorers-In-Training’
National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions just christened two new Galápagos ships and launched "Explorers-In-Training" programming for kids and teens. Here's what to know.
www.forbes.com
August 7, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Just got home and my new book is here! Cheers and thank you to the team at Globe Pequot for making this happen 😊
June 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
This was a fun one! Thanks, team MentalFloss ^_^ If you ever dreamed of being Ben Stiller in “Night at the Museum," we’ve got the next best thing. www.mentalfloss.com/culture/muse...
9 Museums Where You Can Spend the Night
If you ever dreamed of being Ben Stiller in “Night at the Museum”, we’ve got the next best thing.
www.mentalfloss.com
June 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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If you'd like to get in on this kind of award-winning edit action, pitch us! We're $1/word, and are always looking for departments (3,000 words) and features (5,000 words and up). You can pitch me directly: bpearson at phillymag dot com.
May 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Just a friendly reminder for all my writer friends — make sure you save PDF versions of all your clips as soon as they come out. You never know when a company you’ve written for will decide to delete or update your content, especially if it’s been up for a few years. That is all.
April 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Hi! I'm working on a story about Museums You Can Spend the Night In. Please share any art, science, history, or natural history museums you know of that offer this activity, either for kids, adults, or both. Any leads are appreciated. Thanks so much! ^_^
April 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.
February 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A beautiful moment from the Presidents Day Protest in Washington, DC. ✌🏻❤️ #50501protest #WashingtonDC
February 18, 2025 at 6:25 AM
From the Presidents Day Protest in Washington, DC. Thousands chanting “Where is Congress? Grow a spine!” #50501protest #WashingtonDC
February 18, 2025 at 6:22 AM
From the Presidents Day Protest in Washington, DC. Thousands chanting “Where is Congress? Do your job!” #50501protest #WashingtonDC
February 18, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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February 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Find a President’s Day protest near you: events.pol-rev.com
February 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Join 50501 in a National Day of Action on Monday, February 17th. We are reclaiming President's Day - a day that is supposed to be celebrating the Presidency. Unite to limit executive overreach. Find your protest at https://buff.ly/417VjtT, or create one.
February 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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The removal of a transgender reference from the National Park Service’s Stonewall website wasn’t done by NPS staff. Elon, care to elaborate?
February 14, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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Have a fresh and interesting angle on California theme parks? I’m looking for pitches on #Disneyland and other theme parks (#KnottsBerryFarm, #MagicMountain, etc.). Rates: $250-$350. Pitch me at fiona.lee@sfgate.com

Here are the kinds of stories that we’re looking for: 🧵
February 3, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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I'm not sure yet if this site has the same community of #freelance writers eager to hear a #callforpitches as the other side, but let's see if we can't find out.

@trailsmag.net is looking for pitches for Issues 10 and 11!
January 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
New for Forbes: Celebrate the arrival of the National Zoo's two new pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, with these specially themed hotel packages. www.forbes.com/sites/kaelic... @NationalZoo @destinationdc.bsky.social
Washington, D.C. Hotel Deals Honor Pandas’ Return To National Zoo
Celebrate the arrival of the National Zoo's two new pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, with these specially themed hotel packages.
www.forbes.com
January 7, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Writers: We are looking for contributors who want to share their experiences and best travel tips as digital nomads on RoamRank.

So if you know the best hidden restaurants in Bangkok or the coolest rooftop hangs in Buenos Aries then we wanna hear from you. Drop us a DM 🤝

#travelwriters #bloggers
December 21, 2024 at 2:00 AM
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People who've never been dependent on a paycheck should not get to decide how long you can go without yours.
December 19, 2024 at 6:58 PM
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Looking to speak to a travel writer who has self published a travel book! Anyone on here got intel? This is for a Talking Travel Writing newsletter at the end of Jan 😊 thanks in advance!
December 19, 2024 at 9:50 AM