Christine Gilbert - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

Writing non-fiction title for Gotham (Penguin), blogger, journalist, documentary filmmaker (touring festivals in 2014).

Content

Total articles 62

• 21 trains that are cheaper than flying

  By Christine Gilbert Verified| Matador Network Verified Jim Frazier. Photo above by jpmueller99. Mile by mile, trains use 28% less fuel than planes or cars. Tired of the hassle of air travel? Trains are usually more comfortable and less expensiveIF YOUR NEXT flight is short, you might want to consider taking a train instead. Besides cutting out the long lines at security, you can also relax in more spacious cabins, use your cell phone and laptop (many even have power outlets) and avoid ear popping cabin air pressurization.

  By Christine Gilbert Verified · Matador Network

  Dec. 31, 2019

• New Year: Healthy, Active, Adventurous — Almost Fearless

  By Christine Gilbert Verified| Almost Fearless Verified I love the New Year because despite knowing it’s coming, it always feels like a surprise and an unexpected fresh start. This year, I’m seeing three big trends emerge:Years ago, I was a strict vegan, but then I traveled, moved to Spain and caved. I think I failed to continue in my veganism because I didn’t know how to cook without my crutch ingredients like faux meats, nutritional yeast, non-dairy milks and access to a wide variety of spices and condiments.

  By Christine Gilbert Verified · Almost Fearless

  Jan. 01, 2018

• "To the politicians who want to slash funding for food stamps"

  By Christine Gilbert Verified| Vox Verified My name is Christine, and I get food stamps. I’ve had to apply off and on over the past 18 years, in order to make sure my family was fed. I don’t feel the least bit ashamed of myself for this, but apparently some people think I should. Some people think I and people like me are lazy. Or that we’re taking advantage of other (smarter, harder-working) people.

  By Christine Gilbert Verified · Vox

  Jun. 09, 2017

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