The Traveling Esquire (formerly BarrisTourista) inspires the wanderlust in its readers while offering authentic and valuable insights on where to visit, activities to do, experiences to cherish, and where to stay, globally. Focused on travel and foodie experiences, The Traveling Esquire offers cultural insights, travel inspiration, yummy foodie recommendations, tips and tricks for obtaining great travel deals without sacrificing quality, and more. The Traveling Esquire takes different perspectives on travel, while also offering readers a sensory experience through captivating photography taken worldwide.
Meet Tyra
Tyra is an avid traveler and a classically trained journalist, having matriculated at the top-ranked University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism. She then obtained her Juris Doctorate and Masters in Communication Management from the University of Southern California, and is a practicing attorney serving bloggers, creatives, and small business owners worldwide. She has worked for various newspapers and magazines throughout her journalism career, and has contributed for major media outlets such as HuffPost and Essence Magazine. With her writing background, storytelling is a key ingredient of her writings for The Traveling Esquire. Tyra also emphasizes storytelling and taking readers on a journey, along with visual elements of her travel, capturing breathtaking photographs of destinations the world over.

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