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| Name | Julie Falconer |
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| Birth Date | 1993 |
| Birth Place | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Travel Blogger, Social Media Speaker, Digital Influencer |
| Genre | ”A Lady in London”, ”California Wayfaring” |
| Education | Brown University |
Julie Falconer is an award-winning travel blogger, social media speaker, and digital influencer. Living between London and San Francisco, Julie has made a significant impact in the travel blogging and social media space. She is the founder of two popular travel blogs, A Lady in London and California Wayfaring.
Early life and education
Julie Falconer was born in San Francisco, California. She graduated from Brown University in Rhode Island with a BA in International Relations in 2004. During her studies, she participated in various activities, including the Brown Journal of World Affairs and the Community Health Advocacy Program. Julie also studied abroad at Collegium Hieronymi Pragensis in Prague, Czech Republic, focusing on International Relations, Economics, the Czech Language, and the History of Art and Architecture. Additionally, she attended an intensive French language program in Nice, France, through EF International.
Career
Julie began her career in finance in the United States. She worked as an analyst for Goldman Sachs and a hedge fund before moving to the UK in 2007. In the same year, she launched her travel blog, A Lady in London, which quickly gained popularity for its detailed coverage of London’s lifestyle and beautiful travel destinations. In 2010, Julie made blogging her full-time job and expanded her services to include travel planning and blog coaching.
In 2022, Julie launched a second blog, California Wayfaring, dedicated to exploring the hidden gems and great escapes in California. Her blogs have received numerous accolades and have been featured in prominent publications like National Geographic Intelligent Travel, Lonely Planet, British Airways’ High Life, and The Telegraph.
Personal life
Julie splits her time between London and San Francisco. She has visited 112 countries and is passionate about sharing her travel experiences through her blogs and social media channels. Julie is also an accomplished photographer, with her work being published in Conde Nast Traveler and the Financial Times, and exhibited at the Leeds College of Art.
Awards and achievements
Julie’s travel writing has been featured in leading travel and lifestyle publications. She has been interviewed by major media outlets like The New York Times, BBC News, Time Out, Metro, and the Evening Standard. Julie has also appeared in a video with the Mayor of London and has been listed as one of Instagram’s 20 Coolest Travel Photographers by Esquire. Her Instagram account has been featured by Harper’s Bazaar, the Mail Online, Stylist, BuzzFeed, and Conde Nast Traveller.
External links
Julie Falconer at YouTube
Julie Falconer at Instagram
References
- Yahoo News – YouTuber Earns Trip on Singapore Airlines
- AsiaOne – Crusty Seats to Ultimate Luxe: YouTuber Tries World’s Most Dangerous Airline, Treating Himself to Singapore Airlines
- A Lady in London – About
- Metro – Never Check in a Bag: Travel Blogger Julie Falconer Shares Her Holiday Tips
- Evening Standard – UK Travel Bloggers and Influencers for UK Staycation
- The Telegraph – Attractions Away from the Beach
- CNBC – 7 Steps to Boosting Your Instagram Influence