"A vast, sculpted landscape of mesas, canyons, and river-carved expanses that showcases the raw, rugged beauty of desert geology and wide-open vistas." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines