About Me

Hi! Im Lauren Resnick and so glad you found your way here. 

I am author of the book, Princess with a Backpack (published by Morgan James, New York), and founder of princesswithabackpack.com and @princesswithabackpack on Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok. 

I'm a travel writer for Huffington Post, Thrive Global, MSNBC, Sydney Morning Herald and many more. For more on my articles, click: here.

Additionally, I have a degree in Architecture and now a multi-business entrepreneur, and LOVE what I do! 

“The idea for the book, Princess With A Backpack, came to me while I was waiting for my flight for 12 hours at a tiny airport in Paris. It was my last stop before heading home to Australia and in-between my second and third Diet Coke, the thought struck me that perhaps other girls could benefit from my travel experience, mistakes, and chutzpah.  I do admit that I’m a princess, and there’s nothing wrong with that.  It just means we “princesses” demand a little more, and we see obstacles not as problems, rather challenges we must overcome to basically get what we want out of life.”

We are career-minded, ambitious women and are passionate about design, style, fashion, art, spas, adventure and substance. We seek out the best in Spas, Resorts, hotels, tours the list goes on… what’s more,  we are all about value for money – whether its $500 or $5,000 you know you’re getting a great deal.

What I do

With my background and experience in design and architecture, I'm constantly on the hunt for  the best in design-focused accommodation, travel destinations, spas, restaurants. I will only recommend places I've personally stayed at and loved.  

I also provide a hotel consultancy service providing feedback to the places we have reviewed after our visit.

My readers…

Savvy, discerning, design-conscious, educated women wanting to explore the world! I also post on aspirational destinations and resorts.. something inspirational and aspirational.. for the dreamer in all of us.

My philosophy

All our reviews have been tried and tested by us, so if I love it – I'll post it.

As a visitor here, you are part of a fantastic community. Your comments are always taken into consideration and help shape what I post.

Thank you so much for being part of this community. There are plenty of ways that you can become more involved. For up to the minute travel destinations and exciting architectural designs, please follow me on IG @princesswithabackpack.