Fathom Questionnaire

Meet the TV Writer: Deborah Schoeneman

by Deborah Schoeneman

Hometown: Larchmont, New York.

Occupation: TV writer, Girls.

Favorite destinations: Montauk, Palm Springs, Big Sur, Malibu.

Dying to visit: Brazil.

Bizarre travel rituals: Harassing all friends who have been to the destination for lists of their favorite things.

In-flight relaxation regime: I fall asleep incredibly quickly no matter what I do!

Always in carry-on: Magazines.

Concierge or DIY? DIY.

See it all or take it easy? Both.

Drive or be driven? Both.

Travel hero: Julia Chaplin, my travel writer pal who coined the phrase "gypset" to describe the gypsy jetset, which is how she lives.

Weirdest thing seen on travels: A woman carrying a baby doll on the plane as if it were a baby.

Best hotel amenity: A big bathtub.

I dream about my meal at a ryokan near Tokyo.

Everywhere I go, I check out the beach.

When I arrive in a new place, I learn the lay of the land by getting lost.

I always bring home an accessory.

If I never return to Cancun, it'll be too soon because spring break.

I travel for the fun.

MORE DEBORAH

Blog: deborahschoeneman.com
Twitter: @debschoeneman
Stories on Fathom 

Travel All The Time

Subscribe to the Fathom Newsletter.

SUBSCRIBE
Filed under:   Fathom Questionnaire

Deborah Schoeneman

Deborah is a Los Angeles-based TV writer from New York. Before writing for television, Deb was a reporter for The New York Times and a Contributing Editor at New York magazine. She lives in LA with her husband, Josh Groban. Not the one you’re thinking of, but the confusion sometimes leads to upgrades. They travel with their two kids for the adventure and the food.

We make every effort to ensure our articles are accurate at the time of publication, but the world moves fast and places we love sometimes close. Double check details before hitting the road.

© 2026 Fathom Unlimited