Dining Traveler in the Press:
Jessica van Dop DeJesus and The Dining Traveler have been featured in a variety of publications. Jessica has contributed to publications such as Southern Living, Eating Well, Telemundo, AFAR, and Travel and Leisure. Jessica also shares her travel and food tips on television on channels such as Univision, NBC, PBS, and Fox. Want to collaborate? Send Jessica an email at jessica(at)diningtraveler.com
My writing:
Washington Post: Sicily’s southern coast is full of overlooked gems
Washington Post: Want to drive through Europe? Try this route from Amsterdam to Paris.
Business Insider: When Kevin Tien’s Washington, DC, restaurant abruptly closed, he took reopening it into his own hands
Washington Post: Puerto Rico’s southern coast is the island’s best-kept secret
Fodor’s DC Guide: Link to Dropbox folder with my PDF clips.
Business Insider: Renee Bobb built a thriving business without breaking the bank, and she has advice for aspiring Black entrepreneurs
Business Insider: When my family moved from Washington, DC to Brussels our cost of living plummeted
World Nomads: Is Puerto Rico Safe? 10 Things You Should Know
Viator: Visiting San Juan for the First Time? Here’s What to See and Do
Viator: 13 Don’t-Miss Bucket List Experiences in Puerto Rico
Viator: Visiting San Juan for the First Time? Here’s What to See and Do
AFAR: 12 Great U.S. Museums Focused on Latin American Art
AFAR: Driving Across Norway, the Most Electric Car–Friendly Country in the World
World Nomads: Lille and Lyon, France: Gorgeous Alternatives to Paris
NatGeoKids: Inca Civilization Guide
NatGeoKids: Ancient Egypt Guide
NatGeo Kids: Aztec Civilization Guide
Business Insider: I pay $35 a month for renters insurance, more than double the US average. I have absolutely no regrets.
Time Out (contributor): The 51 coolest neighbourhoods in the world
World Nomads: A Guide to Riding the Shinkansen Bullet Trains in Japan
Philadelphia Inquirer: The Puerto Rican turkey recipe that connects me to my roots
Business Insider: I grew up working class. Joining the military helped me reach 3 major financial goals that seemed totally out of reach.
Business Insider: My family of 3 moved from Washington, DC to Brussels, Belgium, and our cost of living dropped by half without compromising our lifestyle
Business Insider: I’m a recipe developer, and I swear by 5 hacks to cut my grocery spending
Time Out: 20 Best Restaurants in Puerto Rico
World Nomads: How to Visit Puerto Rico’s El Yunque National Forest
Atlas Obscura: Ruta de la Longaniza
World Nomads: Driving in Puerto Rico: Rental Cars and Getting Around
AFAR: A Guide to Puerto Rico’s Farm-to-Table Dining Movement
Lonely Planet: 17 of the best things to do in Bruges: from boats and bikes to beers and breweries
AFAR: 5 Caribbean Foods Worth The Trip
Travel and Leisure: 6 Traditional Foods You Must Try in Puerto Rico
AFAR: Essential Dishes in Puerto Rico (And Where to Find Them)
Eating Well: How Cooking Tostones with My Daughter Helps Me Share Our Puerto Rican Heritage
Remezcla: Natti Natasha Has No Problem Being Sexy, Loud, & Quiet on ‘NattiVidad’
Washington City Paper: Puerto Rican Restaurant Qui Qui DC Opens in Shaw on May 21
NatGeo Kids: Guam Guide
NatGeo Kids: United States Virgin Islands Guide
NatGeo Kids: Northern Mariana Islands Guide
NatGeo Kids: America Samoa Guide
NatGeo Kids: Puerto Rico Guide
Eating Well: My Parents’ Coquito Always Brings Me Home
Eating Well: Coquito Recipe
Philadelphia Inquirer: Simple recipes help ease parenting during the pandemic while kids learn to cook
Wanderful: This New Hotel in Washington DC Celebrates Women’s Empowerment
World Nomads: 7 Things to Know Before Visiting Puerto Rico
Washington City Paper: How Four Latina Food Entrepreneurs Found Their Way in D.C.
Washington City Paper: Puerto Rican Food Options Grow Alongside the Puerto Rican Diaspora in D.C.
Open Table: The Vibrant Food Celebrated in National Hispanic Heritage Month and Where to Eat It
Washington City Paper: Undocumented Immigrants Laid Off From D.C. Restaurants Worry About the Future
Washington City Paper: Meet Espita Mezcaleria’s Masa Queen, Who’s Up for a Major Award
Washington City Paper: International Markets Come Through for D.C. Customers During COVID-19 Pandemic
Capitol File (Print): Time-Tested Faves Stay Strong
Travel Bank HQ: Best Restaurants for Business Lunch in DC
Travel Bank HQ: Where to Eat at the DC Airports
Marriott Traveler: Tackle San Juan Like a Pro on a Weekend Getaway
Marriott Traveler: Where to Find Puerto Rico’s Must-Eat Foods
Marriott Traveler: Plan the Perfect Road Trip Along Puerto Rico’s Jaw-Dropping East Coast
Southern Living: Eat Local in Virginia
Southern Living: Virginia Weekend Getaways
Southern Living: Grapes to Glass in Loudoun County
Travel Channel: Dining Traveler Guide to Puerto Rico
Where Traveler: On the Road (and on the Beach) in Puerto Rico
Where Traveler: Peak to Peak in Colorado
Edible DC Holiday 2014 Issue (Print)
Immersion Travel Magazine: 10 Sustainable restaurants in DC
Immersion Travel Magazine: Something is Abuzz at Sofitel
Live Like You’re Traveling Blog: DC Food Tour
Speaking Engagements:
November 2023: Panelist, Veteran Entrepreneurship, Marymount University, Washington, DC
October 2023: Panelist, Food Media Panel, Les Dames Symposium, Washington, DC
September 2023: Fireside chat, MGMY Global
September 2023: Speaker, Digital Marketing and Social Media Workshop, Rise and Lead Conference, The Hague, NL
May 2023: Panel Moderator, WITS Conference, San Juan, PR
September 2022: Moderator: Puerto Rican Diaspora Conference, Chicago, IL
July 2022: Panelist, Joint Women Leadership Symposium, Norfolk, VA
June 2022: Speaker, TBEX Conference, Marbella, Spain
May 2022: Panelist, Global Guide Conference (Virtual)
May 2022: Emcee, The Bessie Awards, Kansas City, MO
March 2022: Panelist, Women of Cisco Event, Brussels, Belgium
October 2021- Present: Presenter, Bunker Labs Digital Marketing and Branding Workshop (Virtual)
October 2021: Keynote Speaker, Bunker Labs Veteran Entrepreneurship Panel (Virtual)
May 2021: Panelist, Latino Travel Fest Culinary Travel Panel (Virtual)
May 2021: Presenter, Food Photography Webinar, Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (Virtual)
October 2020: Panelist, Les Dames d ‘Escoffier DC “So You Want to Be Published” (Virtual)
May 2020: Panelist, Unpacking The New 2020 Traveler by Generation with Pandora (Virtual)
March 2020: Panelist, Travel and Adventure Show, Washington, DC
October 2019: Master of Ceremonies, Marriott Masters of the Craft Competition, Washington, DC
2019: The Dining Traveler Guide to Puerto Rico Book Tour (NYC, DC, Miami, Chicago, Philadelphia, Brussels)
November 2018: Moderator, Women’s Leadership Network HHS Host Panel, Washington, DC
September 2018: Moderator, Food Diplomacy Panel, Washington, DC
April 2018: Speaker, New York Travel Festival, New York, NY
March 2018: Panelist, Women in Travel Festival, New York, NY
July 2016: Foodista International Food Blogger Conference, Sacramento, CA
April 2015: Speaker, New York Travel Festival, New York, NY
May 2015: Panelist, Travel Massive Panel on Social Media, Washington, DC
June 2015: Panelist, Women in Travel, Kramerbooks, Washington, DC
July 2015: Panelist, Latinos in STEM, Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute, Washington, DC
July 2015: Panelist, Bloggers and Social Media, CapFABB, Washington, DC
September 2015: Featured Speaker, Social Media in Tech, EvoSwitch Netherlands
September 2015: Panelist, Digital Nomad, General Assembly, Washington, DC
November 2015: Host & Founder: Women of Color Travel Panel Discussion
Featured & Quoted:
WUSA9 (Live TV): Euro summer travel tips from The Dining Traveler
Huffington Post: How To Make Sleeping At The Airport Less Miserable
Fox 45 Baltimore (TV): The ultimate game day spread
Huffington Post: How To Make The Most Of Your Last Few Hours Of Vacation
BBC Travel: Stay Away From the Fray: Detox Your Trip to Mexico and the Caribbean
NBC Washington (TV): Get Paid to Travel the World
FOX 45 Baltimore (TV): Summer BBQ Recipes
PBS WETA Check Please! (TV): Restaurant Reviewer Episode 102
Photography Featured: Lucire Magazine
Eventbrite: 10 Travel Instagrams That Won’t Make You Hate Your Life
Photography Featured: Washingtonian Magazine
DC Refined: These local Instagrammers will give you a serious case of wanderlust
Brit & Co: 9 Travel Bloggers With Killer Curves Whose Instagrams You Need to Follow
Crowdfire Podcast: From Marine, to Expat, to Tourism Influencer
DLG Media: 15 Multicultural Travel Bloggers
On MSN Travel: Oktoberfest Tips
On MSN Travel: Australia Travel
On Yahoo Travel: American Road Trips
Travel Tips on iTrip: 11 Travel Expert Tips: Basic Tricks and Secrets
Advisor: Travel Channel All American Trips
Interview: McCool Travel
Interview: Jetset Times Instagrammer of the Week
Photo Featured in April 2015 Issue of Budget Traveler
Photography Featured in USA Today Digital Edition
Photography Featured in Nightclub & Bar
Quoted:
Shared Travel Tips on Discover Card Website
Shared Travel Tips on Huffington Post
What DC Bloggers say about Espita Mezcaleria, Eater DC
Shared last minute travel tips on Alamo
Shared Australia travel tips on The Active Times
On May 2015 issue of Conde Nast Traveler (Print)
July 2015 Eater DC Arlington Recap (Interview with Chef Tim Ma)
