Bloomberg (Sep '24)
Two in-the-know locals weigh in on the best of the best of England's Capital of the North

Bloomberg (Sep '24)
All the reasons you should avoid summer travel and hit the road in the fall.

Bloomberg (Jul ‘24)
To CPH insiders share their favorite things to do both inside and out of the tourist bubble.

Bloomberg (Jul ‘24)
Despite the bottomed-out yen, Tokyo’s hotels have reracked their rates, pegging them to foreign currency instead. Here are the best deals in town.

Bloomberg (Jul ‘24)
Two locals weigh in on their favorites spots in Colombia’s fashion-forward capital.

Bloomberg (May ‘24)
We asked two of Singapore’s most prominent hospitality entrepreneurs for their top tips on where to hang out.

Bloomberg (Apr ‘24)
Tourism is booming in Northern Jutland; the new riviera as August weather becomes untenable along the Med

Bloomberg (Mar ‘24)
We asked a couple of Mile High entrepreneurs to dish on their most beloved secret spots—whether tapas, tacos or two-hour treks outside the city.

Bloomberg (Feb ‘24)
Two of the most celebrated culinary pros in town dish on their most beloved secret spots—from the best markets and bakeries to Madrid’s most underrated museum. 

Bloomberg (Feb ‘24)
Pulling the curtain on all the trials and tribulations that go into crafting primo travel coverage you can actually use.

Condé Nast Traveler (Jan ‘24)
Deeply researched and heavily vetted list of the best places to stay in Japan’s capital across all budgets.

Bloomberg (Jan ‘24)
From far-flung islets to reinvigorated global capitals, these are your best bets for travel in the new year.

Condé Nast Traveler (Nov ‘23)
A spate of new properties and glamping experiences - plus a large reduction in the daily sustainability visa - is making the cloistered Himalayan country more accessible.

Bloomberg (Aug ‘23)
A behind-the-scenes look at how I put together my research for Bloomberg’s award-winning service heroics series.

Bloomberg (Mar ‘23)
For the Pursuits newsletter I compare robots and human planners when putting together my upcoming trip to Paris.

Vogue (Mar ‘23)
Indulge in the mineral-rich hot springs of Japan’s southerly island and learn centuries-old wellness rituals.

Bloomberg (Feb ‘23)
You won’t see a single creature on this 300-mile trek by quad bike across the Kalahari; but try this instead of the staid game drive safari.

Bloomberg (Jan ‘23)
From Madrid to the Marquesas, these are the top spots to visit this year.

Travel+Leisure (Dec ‘22)
After a month of on-the-ground research, here are all the factors to take into consideration when planning your upcoming trip to the Land of the Rising Sun

Conde Nast Traveler (Dec ‘22)
A comprehensive look at the top spots to hang your hat in the biggest city in the world.

Bloomberg (Dec ‘22)
Everything that’s new and different in the Land of the Rising Sun, plus some superlatives from the year’s travels.

Bloomberg (Sep ‘22)
There’s history, adventure, and world-class food and drinks, all on one tiny island.

Travel+Leisure (Jun ‘22)
The latest pearl in the necklace of Ian Schrager’s esteemed Edition hotels is revealed in Spain’s capital.

Harper’s Bazaar (Apr ‘22)
Give yourself 10 days to take in the best of the Midwest from Cincy to Twincy (the Twin Cities). You’ll never call ‘em flyover states again.

Travel+Leisure (Apr ‘22)
The editors unite to choose the best new properties to open in the last year.

Bloomberg (Mar ‘22)
Pursuits editor Nikki Ekstein interviews me about my tips and tricks after 15 years as a boots-on-the-ground adventure travel reporter.

Bloomberg (Mar ‘22)
My takeover of Bloomberg’s weekly lifestyle newsletter answering all of your burning travel questions.

The Daily Beast (Mar ‘22)
An excerpt from my book THE FAR LAND in conjunction with its widespread release.

Bloomberg (Feb ‘22)
After two years without international visitors, the country's natural wonders are primed for fresh eyes. Prioritize these new and unsung wonders.

Harper’s Bazaar (Jan ‘22)
From short hops to long jaunts, these are 22 best places on the planet to explore as the world starts to properly reopen.

Bloomberg (Dec ‘21)
A push for luxury hotels throughout Guatemala means a rising tide that will, ideally, lift up the economy while preserving ancient Mayan traditions.

Travel+Leisure (Nov ‘21)
A first look at Iceland’s newest luxury stay—city digs in the heart of Reykjavik.

Harper’s Bazaar (Oct ‘21)
Organized for ease by type (beach, forest, city etc), these are the best spots to celebrate one’s nuptials once Covid subsides in earnest.

Harper’s Bazaar (Jun ‘21)
All the best places to scope out this summer—from a short hop to a few-hour flight—for the perfect weekend escape from Gotham.

Bloomberg (Jun ‘21)
From the kelp forests of South Africa to the enigmatic statues of San Agustin, Colombia; these are the world’s true wonders worth adding to every bucket list.

Travel+Leisure (Apr ‘21)
A shortlist of newly emerging aboriginal experiences to enhance your cultural exploration of one of the most compelling and far-flung nations in the world.

Condé Nast Traveler (Feb ‘21)
A definitive list of Tokyo’s best properties from hostels up to lavish five-star stays and everything in between.

Harper’s Bazaar (Jan ‘21)
Consider this your how-to guide for everything you need to know about planning an essential trip sans family and friends.

Condé Nast Traveler (Jan ‘21)
From the ryokans of Hakone to the UNESCO protected temples of Nikko, these are the best spots to take a break from the big smoke.

Bloomberg (Jan ‘21)
Help change the world - and yourself - one destination at a time on these compelling trips to take in 2021.

Harper’s Bazaar (Dec ‘20)
From the backwaters of the Great Lakes to the ruins of Saudi Arabia, these are the places we’re most excited to visit when travel resumes in earnest.

Bloomberg (Nov ‘20)
Iceland joins a handful of other countries in extending long-stay visas for digital nomads, but there’s a catch: you have to make almost $100,000 a year.

Avenue Magazine (Nov ‘20)
As the pandemic rages on, elite college students are replicating dorm life in luxury rentals all over the country and beyond as they tune into classes via Zoom.

Bloomberg (Oct ‘20)
There’s a significant dip in travel bookings made every four years, regardless of the pandemic.

Bloomberg (Oct ‘20)
Pummeled by Zika, hurricanes and now Covid-19, the Caribbean is desperate to regenerate tourism; here’s what that means for your potential holiday.

Bloomberg (Sep ‘20)
Six months into the pandemic, with sanitation standards thoroughly reinvented and remastered, conveying warmth is the new hot topic among hoteliers and restaurateurs.

Bloomberg (Aug ‘20)
With work (and school) from home, luxury travelers remain untethered to their primary residences, and are splashing out on multi-month stays at five-star resorts for the fall.

i News UK (Aug ‘20)
From pine forests and pristine beach to desolate deserts and snowy hills; surprisingly, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania has it all.

Bloomberg (Aug ‘20)
The pandemic pause on mass travel may actually push the reset button on how airports should really work, say experts.

Fodor’s Travel (Jul ‘20)
A dot in the sea between Australia and New Zealand, Norfolk Island is home to many of the descendants of the mutineers of the HMS Bounty.

Bloomberg (Jul ‘20)
Resorts are tearing a page out of the cruise ship playbook as they reopen with all-inclusive offerings, contactless service, and scheduled activity and dining times.

Bloomberg (May ‘20)
With a precipitous drop in prices, Pandemic Era has minted legions of new private jet users who no longer feel safe using commercial airlines.

Bloomberg (May ‘20)
After the pandemic wanes and travel resumes, my hope to travel to Laos to honor a departed friend.

Condé Nast Traveler (Mar ‘20)
A black book of the best things to eat, drink and see in Tokyo’s busiest, brightest district.

Bloomberg (Mar ‘20)
In short: skip the Five-Stan tour and focus on Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan to max out on superlative nature and culture.

Condé Nast Traveler (Feb ‘20)
From the towering minarets of Samarkand to the desert-swept oasis of Khiva, here’s everything you need to know for your first trip to Central Asia’s most tourist-ready nation.

Afar (Feb ‘20)
The smallest of the Central Asian countries registered the highest tourism growth in the world in 2019. Here’s everything you need to know about how to go.

NY Post (Feb ‘20)
Near and far—rom Killington, Vermont to the French Alps—these are the waning winter season’s best ski spots, depending on how far you’ll go for snow.

Harper’s Bazaar (Jan ‘20)
From the oases of Morocco to the emerging Andaman Islands, these are the world’s top ten honeymoon destinations for the discerning traveler.

Icelandair Magazine (Jan ‘20)
Icelandic expeditionist Vilborg Arna has summited Everest and crossed Antarctica solo on skis. Up next? Ballroom Dancing.

Bloomberg (Jan ‘20)
From the mountain passes of Kyrgyzstan to the salt pans of Bolivia; everywhere you should visit in 2020.

NY Post (Jan ‘20)
With less tourists and constant golden-hour glow, winter in Iceland is primed for a truly memorable holiday.

Harper’s Bazaar (Dec ‘19)
From the minarets of Uzbekistan to the beaches of Senegal, here are the top 20 trending destinations that will surge in the next decade.

Newsweek (Nov ‘19)
Norfolk Island in the South Pacific is a territory of Australia, but the locals devoutly observe Thanksgiving due to the hundreds of American whalers that stopped on the island in the nineteenth century.

Condé Nast Traveler (Oct ‘19)
The closure of Uluru to climbers is a gentle reminder that many sites of great indigenous importance exist all over Australia beyond the Red Centre.

Condé Nast Traveler (Sep ‘19)
Sail Heart-of-Darkness style up the River Gambia to discover a hushed enclave of thatch-hut villages and wild hippos.

Condé Nast Traveler (Sep ‘19)
From moisturizing face sheets to traditional wooden masks, here’s everything you need to bring home on your next to the capital of K-cool.

Time (Aug ‘19)
Contributing writer to this year’s list of the newest and most compelling destinations to visit, stay and taste on the planet.

i News UK (July ‘19)
Always the solo traveler, it came as quite a surprise when I realized cruises aren’t quite so bad—maybe even the smartest way to see certain destinations.

Icelandair Magazine (Jul ‘19)
As North Iceland further opens to curious travelers, check out the region’s super-secret dive sites and unusual hot spring experiences.

Bloomberg (Jul ‘19)
A cultural cocktail that’s one part Morocco, one part Caribbean; here’s why you need to book a flight to West Africa today.

Condé Nast Traveler (Jun ‘19)
Acclaimed architect Kengo Kuma has a cache of brilliant buildings in the faraway lumber town of Yusuhara on the island of Shikoku.

Condé Nast Traveler (May ‘19)
Southern Africa’s Outback mixes ancient nomadism with pockets of unexpected urbanity.

Condé Nast Traveler (May ‘19)
Wind your way up the fjords of Canada’s easternmost province for fresh fish and garden veggies.

Centurion (May ‘19)
Drive across the twin deserts of Namibia to properly unwind from the perpetual noise of urban life and rediscover the earth’s natural rhythm.

Observer (May ‘19)
Rainless days, crystalline waters, dwindling crowds and one helluva of a jazz show make May and June St. Lucia’s top months for travelers.

Robb Report (May ‘19)
Africa’s only female rhino tracker has been a role model to young women in Namibia—a country that faces some of the highest unemployment on the planet.

AFAR (Apr ‘19)
The ultra-remote island of Pitcairn, famed for its history of HMAV Bounty mutineers, is primed to be the best place in the world to watch 2019’s total eclipse.

Bloomberg (Apr ‘19)
Forget the Instagram echo chamber and its huckster influencers, there’s plenty of Iceland left to explore despite rumors of overtourism.

Mic (Oct ‘18)
Convenience stores in Japan are a retail mirage and fashion editor Fumina Tsuji tips me off on the coolest things to buy.

Departures (Oct ‘18)
You didn’t come all the way to Norway to eat pizza, but it’s the first place you should go to understand the city’s buzzing scene of creatives.

IcelandAir Magazine (Oct ‘18)
The highway ringing around central Paris is not the end of the city—venture just a few metro stops beyond to find a whole different flavor of joie de vivre.

Departures (Oct ‘18)
A brief account of my time riding waves and hiking down hidden trail heads 100 miles above the Arctic Circle.

Mic (Sept ‘18)
While on a UNICEF relief mission in Chad, I witnessed a nation experiencing almost every type of crisis imaginable.

Martha Stewart Weddings (Sep ‘18)
Trending tips for the perennially popular island of Bora Bora—a fan favorite for honeymooners in the South Pacific.

The Daily Beast (Aug ‘18)
A journey through wilds of Madagascar’s interior to commune with some of the world’s oldest and oddest trees.

Out (Aug ‘18)
From Francois Peron National Park to the upcoming Sydney suburb of Redfern, these are the most upwardly trending things to check out in the Land of Oz

Bloomberg (Jul ‘18)
Champion mountaineer Ales Cesen opens a climbing school in Julian Alps and is ready to put his native country on the map as the next Iceland.

IcelandAir Magazine (Jul ‘18)
Go glamping right in the heart of New York City, at Collective Retreats’ new site on Governor’s Island.

Travel+Leisure (May ‘18)
My first-hand account of staying with the Christian family on Pitcairn Island, with a population of only 50 people.

Out (May ‘18)
Follow the Ohio River, which acts like a zipper pulling two disparate pieces of American cultural fabric together: the Midwest and the South.

Mic (Apr '18) 
An account of my time on Pitcairn Island, halfway between New Zealand and Peru, lost in the Pacific Ocean.

Lonely Planet (Apr '18) 
Everything you need to know to spend a blissful week hiking and exploring the last pristine recesses of the European Alps. 

Town & Country (Apr '18) 
Tivi, a member of Bali's royal family, uses her coterie of priests and shamans to ensure that it doesn't rain during any event she plans. 

Travel+Leisure (Mar '18)
Each summer in Churchill, Manitoba, thousands of belugas come to swim where the river waters meet the cold Hudson Bay. It's easily the most compelling wildlife-watching experience in North America. 

Bloomberg (Feb '18) 
Miavana, the ambitious new resort by eco-lodge consortium Time+Tide, is unveiled among the northern waters of Madagascar amid whales and lemurs. 

Mic (Feb '18) 
According to a recent study, South Koreans are expected to live to an average age of 90 by the year 2030. Let's examine the main contributing factors.

Travel+Leisure (Feb '18) 
Tapping into my decade-plus of inbound Iceland experience, I share my top tips for picking the right time to visit Iceland 

Mic (Feb '18)
Seoul has been championing the urban regeneration movement longer than most metropolitan centers. Check out this shortlist of the city's best public spaces. 

InStyle (Feb '18) 
Everything you need to know about the technicolor (and totally addictive) world of KPop, Korea's biggest cultural output since the Samsung phone. 

Bloomberg (Jan '18) 
The 22 most upwardly trending places on the planet, and everything you need to know to execute the perfect trip in each destination. 

The Daily Beast (Jan '18) 
From the hundreds of hidden pyramids in Sudan to an archipelago known as the Japanese Galapagos, these secret locales should top your to-do list. 

Lonely Planet (Dec '17) 
A cheat sheet to the best that Notorious P.I.T has to offer when it comes to dining--from hole-in-the-wall drunk food to high-end eats.

Islands (Dec '17) 
A spotlight on seven waterfront properties pioneering the trend of bringing the farm to the resort by cultivating neighboring land. 

Mic (Dec '17)
Sharing a border with Italy, Slovenia's main grape-growing region, Brda, is a small-batch wine wonderland that gives its neighbor a run for its money.

Out (Dec '17) 
Once parcels of land for drunk and disorderly colonists, the faraway archipelago is now one of the Caribbean's last precious paradises. 

Mic (Dec '17)
From the wilds of Northern Norway to the cerulean waters of Malta, I help the editorial team detail some of the upwardly trending destinations that will be teeming with millennials come next year. 

Lonely Planet (Nov '17) 
The French Island creates its signature liquor using terroir-rich sugar cane juice instead of distilling its molasses byproduct like other rumrunning destinations. 

Out (Nov '17) 
From Hernik Yde-Andersen’s rebellious Michelin-starred far, to plucking and shucking oysters on the island of Fanø; this is very best of Denmark. 

Mic (Nov '17) 
A first-hand experience trialling Uber's autonomous vehicles that regularly pick up passengers in Pittsburgh. The future is now.

Surface Magazine (Oct ‘17)
A review of Madagascar’s most ambitious ultra-luxe resort, Time+Tide’s Miavana, set in a remote archipelago of protected islets.

Mic (Oct '17)
Meet Rob Knaggs, the 25-year-old musician who plays the cello for the thousands of beluga whales that visit the Hudson Bay each summer. 

Lonely Planet (Oct '17)
Thanks to global improvements in travel infrastructure and socially motivated accommodation sharing, the democratization of VIP experiences has arrived.

Lonely Planet (Oct '17) 
A round-up of some of the most compelling neighborhoods throughout the United States--emerging bastions of creativity and all-around great places to work and play. 

Out (Oct '17) 
Get your 10,000 steps with these perfect pitstops along Route 1 as you make your way down the coast from San Francisco to L.A. 

Departures (Oct '17) 
A new generation of artists in Santa Fe is taking things to the next level--the third dimension--with experiential installations in a new part of town. 

Mic (Sep '17) 
An exclusive look inside Denmark's brand new Lego House--an experiential centre designed by Bjarke Ingels that celebrates all aspects of the world's best toy. 

Out (Sep '17) 
Two itinerary options for the perfect weekend getaway in Paris--one for those who want to be out all day, one if you want to stay up all night. 

Islands (Aug '17) 
Miavana, the first ultra-luxe property in Madagascar, promises to be a game-changer for the country's hospitality scene. 

Mic (Aug '17) 
A definitive guide to planning your first trip to subsaharan Africa, written after interviewing dozens of the continent's top safari experts. 

Out (Jul '17) 
From A to Å, discovering the wild mountains and bays of Lofoten, Norway, which is arguably the most scenic place on the globe. 

The Knot (Jul '17) 
Honeymoons are a great way to travel deeper, and here I've amassed my shortlist of the most truly romantic places on the planet from Canada to Madagascar. 

Bloomberg (Jul '17)
My photo journey through Pyramiden, the utopian Soviet mining town that is, quite literally, frozen in time--abandoned high above the Arctic Circle. 

Mic (Jul '17)
A close look at America's favorite LGBTQ destination and how, over the last hundred years, they became lively sanctuaries for the socially oppressed. 

Condé Nast Brides (Jun '17) 
Two inspired honeymoon options for Americans who want to stay domestic--a hipster-cool hangout in the Catskills, and a stately collection of log cabins in Vermont. 

Mic (Jun '17)
Young brewers and baristas are living the dream in the small towns of the Bonavista Peninsula in Canada's easterly province of Newfoundland. 

Mic (May '17)
I explore both the tangible and intangible reasons why Iceland has become a must on practically every traveler's bucket list, and how to beat the crowds to have a deeply personal experience while you're there. 

Out (May '17) 
Inspiration for a DIY road trip through Wyoming--one of America's most scenic and most oft-overlooked states. 

Out (Apr '17)
Modern Maui retains its reputation as the classic honeymoon destination by swapping tiki tackiness with real-deal island spirit, great eats and incredible beaches. 

Bloomberg (Apr '17) 
Who knew that Hawaii--often thought of as a plastic tiki vacation destination--holds the secrets to some of the most important eating habits on the globe. 

The Daily Beast (Mar '17) 
An exclusive look at Marlon Brando's island paradise, and the spot that Obama chose to get away from it all and write is anticipated autobiography. 

The Daily Beast (Mar '17)
Tales from my visit to the northernmost city on the entire planet, Longyearbyen, on March 8th: the day the sun's rays return to the city after four months of darkness during the arctic winter. 

Lonely Planet (Jan '17)
This article features text from The Honeymoon Handbook, a book I co-authored that explains and how to piece together the perfect couple's getaway after you say 'I do'. 

Out (Dec '16) 
With Trump installed in the oval office, there's no better time to escape to mystical Ubud and soak up the earth's positive energy. 

Out (Nov '16)
From Newfoundland’s remote outport villages to a heaping bowl of poutine, these are the best things Canada has on offer in honor of its sesquicentennial. 

Bloomberg (Nov '16)
Move over Iceland, the Azores--also halfway across the Atlantic between North America and Europe--is the new 'it' destination for adventure seekers. 

The Daily Beast (Oct '16)
Just off the coast of Canada's Newfoundland, the small archipelago of islands known as St-Pierre & Miquelon has flown the bleu, blanc, rouge flag for over 200 years. 

Out (Aug '16) 
A deep dive into PDX's coolest quadrant, the Southeast, where top-notch restaurants, bars, and shops all seem to congregate as of late. 

The Daily Beast (July '16)
An account of my time exploring Portugal's quiet archipelago of islands set adrift in the North Atlantic, complete with scenic hikes, soothing swims, and incredible produce and seafood.

BravoTV.com (Jun '16)
After penning a handful of guidebooks to the Land of Smiles, and spending well over two years in the kingdom, I've compiled some of my top tips for creating your very own perfect trip to Thailand. 

Out (May '16) 
A new series of tented camps is opening up the rural recesses of Mongolia to the less intrepid traveler, and highlighting the indigenous festivals of the land of Genghis Khan. 

Out (May '16)
Freshly minted flights connecting the American Northeast and the French Caribbean means a whole new world of refined island living. 

Condé Nast Brides (Apr '16)
Everything you need to know about planning your bachelorette, wedding and honeymoon in Iceland, and all in different parts of the country like you're having three separate destination experiences. 

Out (Nov ‘15)
From the Great British Bake Off to roadtripping through Wales’ Caribbean-esque beaches, these are the best—and most surprising—picks in the UK.

Out (Nov '15) 
Everything you need to know for an introductory drive through the Irish countryside, including adorable villages, scenic cliffs and lakes, and great pub pitstops with live music. 

Travel+Leisure (Mar '15) 
Four important reasons why Latvia's capital is the Belle of the Baltic and worthy of a visit. 

The Daily Beast (Jan '15) 
Forecasting the epic return of the region of forests and lakes just 100 miles north of New York City, which is quickly becoming the go-to getaway spot for overworked urbanites.

The Daily Beast (Dec '14) 
Turns out Japan's lucrative comic book industry has a strange little subset of fandom involving guy-on-guy fan fiction created exclusively for female readers.

The Daily Beast (Oct '14) 
Change afoot in City of Lights as a distinct Brooklyn vibe sweeps through the city--cool cafes and cocktail bars are now hiding behind the city's signature Hausmann walls. 

The Daily Beast (Oct '14) 
A look at Mexico's Instagram-famous beach, hidden in a secret cove, and how the mysterious geological anomaly came to be. 

The Daily Beast (Aug '14)
For the Tufians in Papua New Guinea, women's facial tattoos are considered beauty enhancement. It's an excruciating process that, in modernizing times, is quickly becoming a thing of the past. 

The Daily Beast (Jun '17) 
For decades, the Corner House stood as a silent reminder of Russian oppression. Now, the former KGB headquarters are open and exposing the horrors committed against the people of Riga.

The Daily Beast (Jun '14) 
Tsuyoshi Murakami is the owner and head chef of Kinoshita, one of Sao Paulo's finest Japanese restaurants, and he believes its Japan's major influence in southern Brazil that will keep his country thin as its middle class grows. 

The Daily Beast (May '14) 
In 2003, Bernard Loiseau took his own life after succumbing to the pressures of maintaining his three-star rating. Now with the advent of user-generated reviews, are the stars still relevant?

The Daily Beast (Mar '14) 
Robert Brady, a consummate bon vivant, Hollywood hobnobber, and kaftan enthusiast, lived a rather short, but very full life spending his inheritance creating one of the most beautifully curated collections of private art in the world.