Before working in tech, I was an editor at Frommer's, the top-selling guidebook in North America. Here are a few articles I wrote for the Frommer's website, where I covered destinations ranging from Antarctica to New Zealand.
7 Ways to Experience the Best of Colombia
From strolling through the romantic city of Cartagena to swimming off the Caribbean coast, read all about the best things to see and do in Colombia.
Belgium's Best Beer, Chocolate, Cheese & More
Spanning the fertile Meuse River valley and the forested Ardennes, Belgium's Wallonia region is decidedly slower-paced and less populated than the country's northern region of Flanders, but no less packed with things to see and do. From cheese to chocolate, here are the 10 best reasons to explore the lesser-known region of Wallonia.
Hiking to Machu Picchu
The Mountain Lodges of Peru gives hikers a feel for the Inca Trail without being quite so rough. This new hike follows a string of ancient Inca roads and mule trails for about 40-miles eastward to Machu Picchu (versus the western-bound route of the classic trail), and hikers following this route stay in four comfortable Mountain Lodges along the way.
Cruise to Antarctica: 11 Views of the Continent
Antarctica -- say the word, and you'll immediately picture a world of ice, snow, and the plucky penguins that thrive in its extreme conditions. The journey there can be costly and time-consuming, but nearly everyone seeking a glimpse at this most remote of continents says the effort is worth it.
Green New Zealand
Tucked far down in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, with sheep outnumbering people 10 to 1, New Zealand is one of the most pristine places on earth. But though this island country is far-flung (at least for some U.S. travelers) and has a population of only 4 million, it's steeped not only in diverse natural beauty, but in astoundingly sophisticated cultural attractions as well.
Exploring the Riviera Nayarit
Though Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit stand only miles apart, they're so different from each other they don't even share the same time zone. The Riviera Nayarit region, which begins about 20 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta and stretches along 100 miles of Mexico's Pacific coast, is building a reputation for its luxury resorts, world-class surfing, and professional golf courses. But much of the area remains undeveloped -- there are fewer than 1 million residents in the Riviera Nayarit, versus almost 7 million in the region in and around Puerto Vallarta.
Coffee Cooperatives in Nicaragua
For a relatively small nation, Nicaragua produces a surprisingly vast amount of the world’s supply of coffee. Countless coffee farms are scattered throughout the country, and though all of them aren't of the organic variety, an increasing number of coffee plantation owners are planting shade-grown coffee and are opening their doors to educate visitors about the benefits of producing fair-trade beans.
Highlights of Tuscany's Southern Coast
With gently undulating hills topped by olive groves, sunflower fields, and verdant vineyards, the southern Tuscan coast is one of the best places to bike in Italy. Tuscany’s wild southern coast isn’t just for bikers, of course. Whether you prefer touring scenic medieval villages or lounging on sun-kissed beaches, the coast and its neighboring attractions offer the best of Tuscany without the crowds you’ll find in landlocked Florence or Siena.