Barbara Noe Kennedy is an award-winning travel journalist, author, and editor whose work has appeared in National Geographic Travel, BBC Travel, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Travel + Leisure, Fodor's, and Lonely Planet. A former senior editor at National Geographic Travel Publishing, she specializes in history, culture, and the hidden stories that bring destinations to life. She is the author of 100 Things to Do in Arlington Before You Die. You can learn more at barbaranoekennedy.com.