Heather Platt is a Los Angeles-based food and travel writer and journalist with over a decade of experience covering restaurants and travel stories for outlets including The Los Angeles Times, CNN Travel, Los Angeles Magazine, Vegetarian Times, Eater, Resy, LA Weekly and many more.
What does a journey mean to you?
A journey is something that leaves you knowing more than you did before you left, be it an experience or knowledge.
Which other country or location most inspires you?
Paris. I lived there during college and have dreamed of living in France ever since. My impression was that French values align perfectly with mine; the most important things in life are good food, art, stimulating conversations and picnics in the park.
Top insider tip for Los Angeles?
If you’re visiting LA, I recommend staying on the less-touristy east side of town, it’s far from the beach, but exploring north east LA, Highland Park and Pasadena ensures some great coffee, cool restaurants and – if you’re lucky – a day at The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens.
What journey would you most like to go on?
Japan!
