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Drifting Elizabeth

I am a freelance book reviewer and writer in the Richmond, VA area. I sometimes throw food, travel, and lifestyle into the mix.

Work with Me

Interested in partnering with me on a freelance writing opportunity? Do you have something you would like to see on Drifting Elizabeth? I am always excited about potential opportunities.

When you work with me, you can rest assured that no form of AI is used to write my posts (the only time I use a form of AI is to double-check grammar, but not to rewrite), and I do not hire copywriters or ghostwriters.

Please feel free to contact me below, or feel free to email me directly at elizabeth@driftingelizabeth.com.

Retro Hospitality has been so thrilled to collaborate with Elizabeth at Drift Cville and highly recommend her to anyone. We are consistently amazed by her thorough research and dedication to staying on brand, ensuring our message resonates perfectly with both our audience and hers.

Working with multiple Retro properties, including Quirk Hotel and Dairy Market, Elizabeth’s incredible creativity shines through in every project, and she masterfully leverages our resources to create captivating content. What truly sets this partnership apart is her ability to infuse a burst of imaginative energy into any task she takes on.

Not only is she incredibly responsive and a joy to work with, but Elizabeth’s partnership has been an invaluable asset to Retro Hospitality & our properties — And it doesn’t hurt that her dog, Ollie, is super cute and a great addition to her content!

Sarah Campbell, Director of Special Projects

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I’m a professional book reviewer and blogger. I started Drift in Charlottesville, and now I’m exploring RVA (mostly Midlo and Richmond). Follow along!

Now that I’m in the Richmond, VA area, I am loving Now that I’m in the Richmond, VA area, I am loving exploring. This weekend I had to check out Undeniable: The Designs of Christian Siriano and Ashley Longshore at The Branch Museum of Design. You can view this colorful collection from January 17 - March 22, 2026.
I’ve fallen a bit out of the loop (having a baby w I’ve fallen a bit out of the loop (having a baby will do that to you 🤗🍼), but I was finally able to check out the new @guajiros_cville location. 
It is perfect - eclectic vibe, super inviting, lovely team, delicious food and drinks, and a space large enough for all they’re planning. I love it!
I also highly recommend the avocado toast - so good, especially with a Bloody Maria. 🥑
What’s better than a quick weekend getaway? A ma What’s better than a quick weekend getaway? 
A magical wedding brought Brendan and me back to one of my former cities, Philadelphia! We had a great time exploring. Here’s a recap:
Where We Stayed: @thenotaryhotel - Great location, beautiful rooms
Where We Ate: @prunellarestaurant (amazing mocktails!), @pearlandmary_phl (great raw bar), @rdgterminalmkt (funnel cake!!!!)
What We Did: @muttermuseum, @philamuseum
Tell me - what’s your favorite Philly spot?
New Blog Post ✈️ I’m sharing my Travel Planning C New Blog Post ✈️
I’m sharing my Travel Planning Checklist in order to help make organizing your trip less stressful. After all, wouldn’t you rather focus more on the fun parts of planning your trip and worry less about the boring bits? My guide can help - link in bio!
And let me know in the comments - what is your favorite travel tip?
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