Nathalie Alonso

AFAR Contributor

Nathalie Alonso is a journalist based in New York City. Her work has also appeared in National Geographic, Outside, Refinery29 ,and Well+Good, among other publications.

Most recent articles
Man standing up to knees in natural quicksand river. He is wearing a bathing suit and the mud is all around.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Quicksand Is a Real Thing. Here’s What You Need to Know.
June 18, 2024 08:57 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
A pile of metallic blue suitcases
Packing Tips + Gear
The Psychology Behind Overpacking
February 22, 2024 01:38 PM
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Nathalie Alonso
More and more, travelers are combining work trips with vacations.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Use Bleisure Travel to Extend Your Vacations
January 29, 2024 08:01 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
gray car parked on side of empty road with parent and young blond boy peeking head out of car window to take a picture of the green mountains landscape
Family Travel
8 Road Trip Games to Keep Everyone Entertained, No Matter Their Age
December 01, 2023 09:23 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
Passengers traveling by a modern commercial plane, shot from the inside of an airplane
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Can Aspirin Help Prevent Blood Clots on Long Flights? Doctors Weigh In.
October 03, 2023 07:00 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
A boat of tourists floats through the water of New Zealand's Waitomo Glowworm Caves. A guide is standing in the boat pointing to the ceiling where many many small blue lights shine like a starry night, but it's inside the cave
Outdoor Adventure
Bioluminescent Bays, Caves, and Parks: What Causes the Glow and Where to See It
September 07, 2023 04:45 PM
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Nathalie Alonso