TRAVEL WRITING:
OCEANIA
GO LAST MINUTE: New Zealand is officially open to international travelers as of May 1st, 2022, and now is the time to celebrate the wonders of the ‘Real Middle Earth’ — and to finally book that dream vacation. (11 May 2022)
BUSINESS INSIDER: On December 1, I flew on the first US flight to Fiji since its borders closed in March 2020. (21 December 2021)
FORBES: In these trying times of self-isolation and (seemingly endless) lockdown, it's only natural to fantasize about trips you will take once international travel becomes a possibility once again. (14 September 2020)
RECORDER NEWSPAPERS: Travel like a pro this spring by booking a last-minute trip in May. (25 April 2024)
THE SHAPE OF WATER: THE NATIVE BAJAU WAY OF LIFE
GO LAST MINUTE: Deep in the waters of Southeast Asia, the Bajau swimmers dive to depths of 70 meters on a single breath. (5 September 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: Forget health goals and self-improvement. (11 January 2024)
MATADOR NETWORK: New York City may not be the center of the world, despite what many of its residents may think. (30 April 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: Summer is almost upon us, and there’s no better time to begin planning your trips than now when flight deals and hotel stays abound. (15 June 2023)
HOTELS ABOVE PAR: Pride Month is officially upon us, and there are more destinations to celebrate than New York or Los Angeles — though the parties on both coasts are, of course, quite spectacular. (6 June 2023)
GO LAST MINUTE: Spring has sprung, and it’s not too late to book last-minute trips to paradise. (21 April 2023)
GO LAST MINUTE: Forget a room of one’s own — how about an entire private island instead? (2 December 2022)
HOTELS ABOVE PAR: Laughter is a universal language, the easiest way to communicate without speaking a word — that, and a smile, of course. (11 May 2023)
GO LAST MINUTE: Forget health goals and self-improvement. (16 December 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: As a travel writer, I’ve visited more than 70 countries, and have had countless wildlife experiences venturing into the wild (25 October 2022)
HOTELS ABOVE PAR: New Zealand reopens for international travel on May 1st, and there’s no better time to visit. (30 April 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. (12 September 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: Summer is almost upon us, and there’s no better time to begin planning your trips than now, when flight deals and hotel stays abound. (18 May 2022)
RECORDER NEWSPAPERS: Here’s the ultimate island-hopping itinerary to book now. (24 April 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: It’s 2022, and travel that has been impossible or near-impossible since the onset of the pandemic in 2020 has finally become available once more for travelers. (23 March 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: Spring has officially sprung, and it’s not too late for travelers to book last-minute trips to paradise. (21 April 2022)
Visiting Fiji After Two Years Without Tourism
GO LAST MINUTE: The first branch of my journey began on Tuesday, November 30, when I arrived at Newark Airport at noon to board my cross-country flight to LAX, where the inaugural departure for Fiji was scheduled for that evening. (9 March 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: Always wanted to observe zebras on the grasslands of East Africa or sail the Rio Negro to the heart of the Amazon Rainforest? (18 March 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: Since the onslaught of a global pandemic mandated a year (and counting) of isolation, the concept of “revenge travel” is currently trending. (12 November 2021
Fiji reopens to international travelers & the time to visit is now
RECORDER NEWSPAPERS: Fiji welcomed international travelers to the islands after nearly two years without tourism in December of 2021. (26 Januaey 2022)
22 LAST-MINUTE TRIP IDEAS FOR 2022
BUSINESS INSIDER: New year, new travel plans? (21 December 2021)
GO LAST MINUTE: After enduring the second year in a row in which international travel remained frustratingly complicated or out-of-reach, we all deserve to reach for the stars. (12 January 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: In the wake of enforced lockdowns, it should be no surprise that so-called “revenge travel” has become a trend in 2021. (31 August 2021)
TRIPCAST360: New Zealand, also known as the ‘real middle earth,’ may be the best place on the planet for an outdoors-loving traveler to escape. (9 July 2021)
FORBES: If you love birds, we suggest you start the next decade on a high note by flying to one of these top birdwatching destinations in 2020. (1 February 2020)
FORBES: Summer travel may get all the attention, but isn’t wintertime when most of us genuinely need a break (26 November 2019)
THE BOD EDIT: Deep in the waters of Southeast Asia, the Bajau swimmers dive to depths of 70 meters on a single breath. While the rest of mankind exists on land, this ethnic Malaysian tribe has evolved to life at sea. (2 August 2018)
FORBES: With the imminent arrival of the Roaring Twenties, why not give your travel life a jolt? (11 December 2019)
10 TRENDING PLACES TO VOLUNTEER ABROAD IN 2021
GO OVERSEAS: If you’re looking to volunteer abroad in 2021 but eager to avoid the well-trodden paths of other civically-minded expats, you’re in luck. (28 December 2020)
BRIT + CO: Never ever seen the northern lights? Rest assured, you’re not alone. But every traveler should consider a jaunt to see the aurora borealis with their own eyes. (13 December 2018)
FORBES: From the classic rock of the Rolling Stones to the Soca hits of Too Sweet, this is your guide to the ultimate auditory vacation. (23 March 2020)
FORBES: Aspiring Martha Stewarts can bake bread from scratch, and the patient among us can while away our afternoons lost in a puzzle. (22 May 2020)
6 REASONS TO CHOOSE AN UNCONVENTIONAL STUDY ABROAD DESTINATION
GO OVERSEAS: When it comes to going overseas for an extended period of time as a student, it is easy to be tempted by the more predictable, obvious choice of destination. (29 September 2020)
FORBES: In today’s reality of social-distancing, there’s never been a better time to virtually explore new places via the safety of your home.. (22 March 2020)
FORBES: When booking flights for an upcoming trip, it’s difficult not to wish you owned your own private jet. (27 September 2019)
FORBES: It's a long-held dream of many to embark on a career in which traveling the world is part of your job description. (29 July 2020)
FORBES: At a time when authoritative voices are more needed in travel than ever, we interviewed 15 Black travel writers on their favorite trips, stories, and what's next. (21 July 2020)
BRIT + CO: Jay-Z may have professed his love for the concrete jungle, but sometimes nothing can replace the natural version (especially if it happens to be in Belize). (16 October 2018)
BUSINESS INSIDER: Shark Week 2018 is officially upon us, and what better time to explore shark-themed vacations from sea to shining sea? (23 July 2018)
BRIT + CO: For the adventurous traveler who likes their vacation with a serious side of danger, shark diving is an impossible-to-resist temptation. (22 July 2018)
BRIT + CO: You may think there are only Seven Wonders of the World, but did you know there are actually more than a thousand of them? (24 June 2018)
THE FLAGSHIP: Let's do ourselves a favor this year and make resolutions we actually want to keep... Such as skiing atop a live volcano, or taking a selfie with a penguin. (15 January 2018)