Jessica Lee is a freelance travel writer and photographer who specialises in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. As well as being the author of several Lonely Planet and Footprint guidebooks to these regions, she also contributes to newspapers, magazines, travel reference books and digital media.

As a travel writer Jess loves searching out the quirky and odd little details that lie under the surface of a place. She aims to help inspire travellers to go beyond the highlights and venture out to discover the soul of their destination for themselves. She especially likes anything to do with deserts or mountains and is on a constant quest to find the perfect hummus.

To find out more about Jess' work you can visit her Lonely Planet author page and her Amazon author page. She is also a member of the professional travel journalists' association Travelwriters UK. Jess is available for writing commissions and travel consultancy. If you'd like to get in contact with her, click here.

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