Elena Vasquez
Elena Vasquez is travel editor at destination.com, focused on continental Europe. Based in Madrid, she has reported from every EU country and writes with particular interest in the line between tourism and daily life — neighborhoods changed by short-term rentals, restaurants that still feed locals, markets that survive. Before joining in 2024 she was a senior editor at Afar and a contributor to El País Semanal.
- Former senior editor, Afar (2021–2024)
- Contributor, El País Semanal
By Elena
City GuideLisbon's Hidden Gems: Beyond the Tourist Trail
The cobblestone alleys, secret viewpoints, and neighbourhood restaurants that most visitors never find.
8 min read
Food & DrinkThe Best Trattorias in Rome: Where Locals Actually Eat
The Best Trattorias in Rome: Where Locals Actually Eat — an expert guide with local insights and Expedia booking.
7 min read
Food & DrinkBarcelona Tapas Guide: Beyond the Tourists
Barcelona Tapas Guide: Beyond the Tourists — an expert guide with local insights and Expedia booking.
6 min read
ItineraryParis Weekend Itinerary: 48 Hours Done Right
Paris Weekend Itinerary: 48 Hours Done Right — an expert guide with local insights and Expedia booking.
8 min read
City GuideAmsterdam's Hidden Gems: Beyond the Canals
Amsterdam's Hidden Gems: Beyond the Canals — an expert guide with local insights and Expedia booking.
7 min read
Budget TravelEastern Europe on a Budget: 6 Countries for Under $40/Day
Eastern Europe on a Budget: 6 Countries for Under $40/Day — an expert guide with local insights and Expedia booking.
9 min read