Melissa Curtin
Melissa Curtin is a Connecticut girl madly in love with Los Angeles. She is the co-founder of LaLaScoop, an online hub sharing the beauty and vibrancy of LA life. As an educator and travel writer, her passion for globetrotting and learning about new cultures was fueled when she traveled around the world at age 20 on Semester at Sea. Since 2012 she has been documenting her adventures for a variety of publications both online and in print.
Articles by Melissa Curtin
Quirky Albuquerque, Five Things To Experience in the Land of Enchantment
By Melissa CurtinMost people think of Santa Fe when visiting New Mexico, but Albuquerque, where Native culture combines with New Mexican and Mexican influences throughout this quirky city, is a fascinating place to visit.
United States Off the Beaten Path
Swim with whale sharks – the largest fish in the ocean
By Melissa CurtinSwimming with whale sharks was something I had never contemplated until visiting La Paz, Mexico, a few hours north of Cabo San Lucas in southern Baja California Sur. My immediate response was “no way” until I learned the name “whale shark” is quite misleading. Whale sharks are the world’s largest … Read more
Mexico Experiences