Joel Randell
Writing since Apr 2025 • 54 stories contributed
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Joel Randell is an SEO Writer for Blavity Inc. As a veteran reporter, writer and editor, he possesses a nonclinical addiction to tropical milieus. His publications include MAXIM, Essence, MEL, Ebony, Us Weekly, VIBE, Star, Conde Nast Traveler and Hemispheres. When he's not traveling in search of the Caribbean's best beaches, he enjoys watching documentary and biopic films, cooking YouTube recipes and... karaoke battles.
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A Guide To The New Jersey Gems Featured In Netflix's 'Roommates'
Few coming-of-age comedies capture the chaos of post-secondary friendships quite like “Roommates.” The film follows Devon (Sadie Sandler), a shy...
Where Was 'Bandi' Filmed? Say Bonjour To The Lush Island Of Martinique
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7 Weekend Trips From Dallas For Music, History And Lake Escapes
The Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex sits in an ideal location for road-trip lovers. Within five hours, travelers can reach mountains, lakes, historic...