Natalie B. Compton

Washington, D.C.

Reporter covering travel

Education: University of the Pacific, BA in Communications

Natalie Compton is a staff writer reporting on travel for the Washington Post. She has covered travel, food, and alcohol from every continent.
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Rome floats plan to charge tourists at Trevi Fountain

Italy’s most famous fountain has an overtourism problem, but locals say restricting access might not be the best solution.

September 5, 2024
Crowds of tourists visit the Trevi Fountain in Rome on Aug. 8.

The best time to buy 2024 holiday flights, according to Google

Google Flights released its annual tips for finding cheap Thanksgiving and Christmas airfare.

September 5, 2024

This fall foliage map shows when to see peak colors in every state

Where and when to find the best fall foliage in 2024 across the United States.

September 4, 2024

    Do neck fans keep you cool in the heat? We tried some.

    Travel reporter Natalie B. Compton tried out 4 types of portable fans to see if they can actually cool her down in the heat.

    August 28, 2024

    Neck fans are everywhere. We tested them in the summer heat.

    If you watched the Olympics or traveled in Europe, you’ve probably seen portable fans in the wild. We tried four to see whether they had real cooling power.

    August 28, 2024

    ‘Barely surviving’: Some flight attendants are facing homelessness and hunger

    Working “on reserve” with hours of unpaid labor makes it difficult for new flight attendants to turn the job into a career.

    August 26, 2024

    We asked: Why do you get so hungry at the beach?

    Is “Big Beach Hunger” a real phenomenon? “Absolutely,” experts told us.

    August 22, 2024
    (Illustration by María Alconada Brooks/The Washington Post)

    What are Rick Steves’s must sees for Europe? We asked him.

    The travel mogul answered your questions with Post reporter Natalie Compton during a live chat on Thursday.

    August 15, 2024

    How tight is too tight for a layover? A guide to connecting flights.

    When in doubt, take two hours between flights.

    August 13, 2024

    Australians can start using PreCheck and Global Entry in 2025

    Aussies visiting the U.S. will be eligible to apply for the expedited airport security programs starting in January.

    August 6, 2024
    A sign at Boston's Logan International Airport points to a TSA PreCheck enrollment center.