Larissa Olenicoff (fromlarissawithlove.com) is a travel writer and consultant for destination marketing and tourism development. Originally from California (USA), she holds a Masters in European Studies from Lund University (Sweden) and has lived on both coasts of the USA, and in the UK, Sweden, Ukraine and Kosovo. Since 2011, she has travelled and worked in tourism with international agencies, NGOs, local travel organisations and the private sector, including in Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States and Central Asia. In 2019, she founded LOBAH Travel, a bespoke travel company offering unique, experiential tours through the Western Balkans. Now based in the USA and semi-nomadic, you can frequently find her exploring misunderstood destinations and eccentric attractions in her own backyard. A glimpse into her unexpected adventures through undiscovered and underrated places around the globe can be seen on her website, alongside her colourful photography creations and unconventional travel tips.