Laura Parker

San Francisco

Writer, Jules Verne enthusiast, cookie connoisseur. Content marketing director. Formerly @nytimes, @newyorker, @wired and @theatlantic. Travel @forbes.

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Articles

Meet the artists amplifying east London's lost sounds • V&A Blog

1 month ago | vam.ac.uk | Ben Selig |Laura Parker

I see them gentrify the ends, demolish the blocksAnd then televised events, you can watch from your spotHard to recognize my friend when he forgot who he wasI said, “How can I depend on any plot that’s been lost”GhettsWaterden Road, now the site of V&A East Storehouse, used to have a very different sound. Throughout the 80s and 90s, east London’s Waterden Road became the make-shift home for illegal raves, sound clashes and pirate radio stations.
Food and drink at V&A East Museum

2 months ago | vam.ac.uk | Laura Parker

We’re thrilled to announce that when V&A East Museum opens in spring 2026, its food and drink offer will be shaped by a collaboration with Ravinder Bhogal and Nadeem Lalani Nanjuwany, the co-founders of Jikoni. Together, we’re creating an experience that goes beyond just great food—it’s about culture, community, and creativity. Food isn’t just about eating—it’s about stories, experiences, and bringing people together.
A look back at the V&A East's first careers open day • V&A Blog

2 months ago | vam.ac.uk | Laura Parker

Last month, we threw open the doors of V&A East Storehouse for a careers open day like no other. With our official opening set for 31 May 2025, we wanted to give potential future employees a first glimpse into what’s coming – and, more importantly, how they can be a part of it. Whether you’re job hunting, thinking about volunteering, or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes at a museum, this event was all about showing you the different ways to get involved.
Dummy eyes, faking death and and the whiff of rotting flesh: The great deceptions of Nature's most cunning creatures

Nov 15, 2024 | countrylife.co.uk | Laura Parker

A whiff of rotting flesh, the flash of a painted eye, a dead-faint to the floor: Nature is full of cunning survival tricks, says Laura Parker, as she explores the greatest mimics and frauds you'll find among the animals, insects, plants and birds of Britain.
Samsonite’s New Proxis Suitcase Takes Travel To New Heights-Literally

Nov 11, 2024 | forbes.com | Laura Parker

A few weeks ago, I stood in the shade of an airplane hanger in the Nevada desert and watched as three British engineers wearing identical black t-shirts mounted a bright orange carry-on suitcase onto a camera rig, hooked it up to a high-altitude balloon, and launched it into space. And that wasn’t the weirdest thing that happened to me that day.
Post-Election Burnout? This Seaside California Resort Has The Cure

Nov 6, 2024 | forbes.com | Laura Parker

For many Americans, the end of a presidential election signals a collective sigh of relief. The relentless news cycles, heated debates, and constant stream of information across screens can take a toll on even the most resilient among us. As the dust settles, a wave of post-election burnout will undoubtedly leave many of us eager to disconnect, reset, and recover.
You've got peemail: Why dogs sniff each other's urine

Nov 2, 2024 | countrylife.co.uk | Laura Parker

Ever wondered why your dog is so fond of sniffing another’s pee? 'The urine is the carrier service, the equivalent of Outlook or Gmail,' explains Laura Parker. ‘They barked to the north, they barked to the south, they barked to the east and west.
Hawaii’s Best-Kept Secrets Aren’t In Maui Or Oahu. They’re On Lanai

Oct 30, 2024 | forbes.com | Laura Parker

In a place that feels like it’s been mapped down to the last grain of sand, Hawaii’s Lanai island remains an unexpected find. With just 30 miles of paved road, this roughly 90,000-acre island is a study in contrasts. It’s quiet but not sleepy, luxurious yet unassuming. Its local history is as much about pineapples as it is about kings and queens.
Take A Peek Inside Graduate New York, Roosevelt Island’s First Hotel

Oct 28, 2024 | forbes.com | Laura Parker

New York City’s Roosevelt Island remains of the city’s best-kept secrets, a place whose existence most out-of-towners—and sometimes even locals—don’t know, or care, about. Which is exactly what makes it perfect. For decades, this narrow stretch of land in the East River has quietly hosted a rich history, first as an asylum and later, as an experimental city space.
How to write a winning museum job application

Oct 24, 2024 | vam.ac.uk | Laura Parker

Applying for jobs can be a challenging process but breaking it down into manageable steps can make all the difference. After writing and marking hundreds of applications in my career here’s how I approach it, from understanding the role to nailing the personal statement and completing the application form. First, figure out how you will apply. Some employers want a CV and cover letter, while others use an online portal.