Writing
Awards and Recognition
Athleta Sponsored Athlete, 2012
NATJA 2010 Award for Cultural, Educational, Self-improvement Travel (Silver)
Books
Island Groupies for President Jimmy, published in Travel Stories From Around the Globe
Radio Interviews
St. Kitts on KPAM – April, 2012
Puebla, Mexico, on KPAM – April, 2012
San Francisco Chronicle
5 places on West Coast for train buffs – May, 2012
Finding the quiet side of St. Kitts – April, 2012
A sip of culture from the source (Puebla, Mexico) – January, 2012
Huntington Beach: Surf City not just for surfers – December, 2011
Five Places: Get a jolt from the history of coffee – December, 2011
Five lighthouse-themed places to visit – September, 2011
Five places to satisfy your salt cravings – July, 2011
A solitary coastal trek along Monterey Bay – June, 2011
Check out life inside prison – April, 2011
Five places for those who love the Earth – April, 2011
Riviera Maya spa treatments offer cultural twists – April, 2011
Jack London had it right: Head to Glen Ellen – March, 2011
Five places to step right up for sideshow oddities – March, 2011
Prohibition-era party spots – February, 2011
Five underground (or underground-feeling) places – February, 2011
Five places for fans of horses – January, 2011
Jimmy Carter’s alternate legacy in Honduras – December, 2010
Monterey’s holiday traditions sparkle and resonate – December, 2010
Five places to enjoy honey – October, 2010
Five best places for sparkle – October, 2010
Five best underwater views (no tanks) – September, 2010
Gold town Sonora still strikes it rich – September, 2010
Best places to enjoy trees – September, 2010
Spots for cinephiles – August, 2010
Big Sur: Camping puts coastal jewel in your budget – August, 2010
Surfing-related travel destinations – August, 2010
Farms for the whole family to visit – August, 2010
Ones for the books – July, 2010
Unwind with the surf scene – July, 2010
Big on beer – July, 2010
Bear Valley offers plenty to do in summer, too – June, 2010
Over-the-top tiki – June, 2010
Go for the gold – June, 2010
Tasty tea parties – June, 2010
Glass acts worth seeing – May, 2010
Pioneer pastimes on Marin mountain – April, 2010
Carlsbad has feel of small-town beach city – April, 2010
Pinnacles: Park’s west side wonders mix with rural charms – March, 2010
It’s no curse to be stuck in Lodi – February, 2010
Murphys has plenty for wine tasters – November, 2009
World Hum
Square Grouper on the Cocaine Coast – July, 2010
The Accidental Tsunami Rider – March, 2010
Journey
Crave for Caves – January/February, 2012
Tidal Trek – May/June, 2011
Backstreet, Bugs & Battles – January/February, 2011
Chocolate Check-Ins – September/October, 2010
Lonely Planet
Maui for foodies – October, 2011
Mardi Gras for families – February, 2012
Gadling
Barbecue Boot Camps: Taste Instead of Torture – April, 2012
Travel Guide to California
2012 Travel Guide to California – Monterey, Santa Cruz, Central Coast, Central Valley and Central Valley Cities articles
2011 Travel Guide to California – Monterey, Central Coast and Central Valley articles
Communities at Washington Times
Sportfolio – My column on adventure sports and travel
TravelWorld International
Guanaja: Lost in a Time Warp – March, 2011
Tonic
Turning a Brownfield Site Evergreen – June, 2010
Exploring the Backstreets Behind HBO’s “Treme” – April, 2010
Mavericks Surf Contest 2010: Keeping the Big Wave Green – February, 2010
Mardi Gras 2010: How to Give Back in New Orleans – February, 2010
DIY Paradise Preservation – November, 2009
TravelMuse
Three Days in Puerto Vallarta – June, 2009
Flavors of New Orleans – June, 2009
Getting Around Lake Tahoe – June, 2009
See the World From a Kayak – May, 2009
New Orleans: City of Dreams – February, 2009
Exceptional New Orleans Stays – February, 2009
Cuisine Culture: New Orleans’ Best Restaurants – February, 2009
Best Places for Live Music in New Orleans – February, 2009
New Orleans Feast of Festivals – February, 2009
Geocaching: Global Treasure Hunting – December, 2008
9 Holiday Gifts That Give Back – December, 2008
Peru’s Magical Manu – November, 2008
Flowers for the Dead – September, 2008
San Francisco Vacation: An Insider’s Guide – September, 2008
San Francisco Green Spaces – September, 2008
Make Your San Francisco Vacation Quirky - September, 2008
Copán: Easy Indiana Jones Adventure – August, 2008
Cobá: Into the Mayan Jungle – May, 2008
Fun, Sun and Tequila – May, 2008
The Bay Islands: Old-School Caribbean – April, 2008

