Alyson Krueger Alyson Krueger Alyson has been writing about travel and lifestyle for eight years, contributing to The New York Times, Conde Nast Traveller, and more.Alyson received her B.A. in International Relations and her M.A. in Magazine Writing.She lives in New York City but frequently visits her hometown of Memphis. Experience Alyson Krueger has been writing about travel and lifestyle for eight years. She contributes regularly to The New York Times, Conde Nast Traveller, Robb Report, and other publications.She lives in New York City and spends her time exploring new neighborhoods and places. She's originally from Memphis, Tennessee and returns as often as possible to visit family and see how the city has grown. Alyson writes regularly about Memphis and New York City among other destinations. Education Alyson received her B.A. in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her M.A. in Magazine Writing from New York University's School of Journalism. About TripSavvy and Dotdash Meredith TripSavvy, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a travel site written by real experts, not anonymous reviewers. You’ll find that our 20-year-strong library of more than 30,000 articles will make you a savvy traveler—showing you how to book a hotel the whole family will love, where to find the best bagel in New York City, and how to skip the lines at theme parks. We give you the confidence to spend your vacation actually vacationing, not fumbling with a guidebook or second-guessing yourself. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.