Travel writer

Lauren Simcic

Lauren Simcic is an American Midwesterner who calls Cleveland, Chicago, and Istanbul home. With a keen interest in global affairs she likes to explore new destinations in context of their social and political frameworks. With a background in refugee employment services and ESL instruction, Lauren is interested in the ways that non-natives interact with and pave their way in new environments. Starting a life of travel by visiting Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Chile, Lauren made her way beyond the Spanish-speaking world with her move to Istanbul, Turkey. To kick of 2016 as one marked by discovery, she went on a month of exploration throughout the Philippines, Thailand, and Singapore. Future destinations this year include Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Barcelona, and an epic road trip in the U.S.! Follow more of her daily adventures at [www.splendorbender.com](http://www.splendorbender.com)

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