Kori Perten is a writer and editor with a focus on travel and shopping. She’s currently a Senior Travel Editor at Thrillist, a lifestyle website from Vox Media, where she works to craft engaging stories that inspire readers to get curious about their world.

She previously served as a Senior Commerce Editor at Thrillist and an Associate Commerce Editor at Bustle Digital Group, where she created content for a range of BDG sites, including Bustle, Elite Daily, Mic, Inverse, The Zoe Report, Nylon, and Romper. She also worked as a Home & Shopping Editor at USA Today’s Reviewed.

Kori got her start as a teenage fashion blogger, and has been writing and editing lifestyle stories ever since. She’s been profiled by The Boston Globe and Teen Vogue. Her work has appeared in many publications, including Wirecutter, USA Today, and Boston Magazine. She lives in Boston, MA with her dog Elliot, a massive book collection, and an unshakable wanderlust.