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AFAR

  • G Adventures Connects Travelers to Local Communities on a Deeper Level – January 2022
  • Intrepid Travel Works to Change the Way We See the World – November 2021
  • Travel That Transforms With GoPhilanthropic – September 2021
  • Tour Operator Explorandes Collaborates With Locals to Show You the Real Peru – September 2021
  • OneSeed Expeditions Empowers Locals While Offering Some Seriously Epic Trips – August 2021
  • What Can We Learn From the Hawaiian Concept of Kuleana? – July 2021
  • Foraging Desert Flavors: “Behind the Scenes of “New Arizonan” Cuisine – November 2019
  • Beyond the Northern Lights: Stepping Into Finland’s Evolving Sámi Culture – September 2019
  • The Best Inflatable Paddle Boards for Travelers – August 2019
  • California’s Best National Parks and Monuments – July 2019
  • Great Water Shoes That Are Actually Stylish – July 2019
  • Passions: Recenter Yourself in Baja – July/August 2019
  • Tahitian Guesthouses Open the Door to French Polynesian Hospitality – January 2019
  • How the Cayman Islands are Embracing Sustainability –  December 2018
  • Where to Go in 2019 (St. Lucia, Cayman Islands) – January/February 2019
  • Empowering, Women-Only Trips Show a Hidden Side of Life in the Middle East – September 2018
  • 7 Truly Epic Trips for Deeply Adventurous Travelers – July/August 2018
  • Hit the Trail With the Best Hiking Shoes and Boots for Women – May 2018
  • Exceptional Central Coast – May 2018
  • You Don’t Have to Surf to Fall in Love With This Bohemian Moroccan Beach Town – May 2018
  • Travelers’ Choice Awards 2018: The Top Trips for Every Traveler – May 2018
  • Don’t Stop Traveling: How Tour Operators Are Combating Overtourism – March 2018
  • Everything You Wanted to Know About Airport Yoga (but Were Afraid to Ask) – March 2018
  • Good-Bye, Screen; Hello, Nature. 9 Adventures Worth Ditching Your Phone For – February 2018
  • Finland’s Sauna Tour Is the Relaxation Vacation of Our Dreams – January 2018
  • Where to Go in 2018 (Hossa National Park) – January/February 2018
  • Visiting Finland’s New National Park Is Like Stepping Into a Storybook Forest – September 2017
  • What it’s Like to Visit the Northernmost Inhabited Place in the World – August 2017
  • Under-the-Radar Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras Season in New Orleans – February 2017
  • Stay: Nature by Design – July/August 2016
  • Weekend Guide: Feed Your Soul in New Orleans – January/February 2016
  • The Heart of the Big Easy – August 2015
  • Spurs and Slopes – Nov/Dec 2013

National Geographic

  • In Polynesia, tattoos are more than skin deep – August 2022
  • Where earthbound travelers can search for extraterrestrial life – July 2021
  • Gordon Ramsay Thrives off the Land and Ocean in Coastal Maine – June 2021
  • Gordon Ramsay Discovers Inspiration in the Pure Flavors of Portugal – June 2021
  • Gordon Ramsay Goes Big and Bold Deep in the Heart of Texas – May 2021
  • Quest for the Best – May 2021
  • How to cook a piranha? Gordon Ramsay on skills he learned making travel TV – June 2020
  • Bigger, Bolder, Further–Gordon Ramsay Ups the Ante on ‘Uncharted’ – June 2020
  • Gordon Ramsay Journeys to Remote Tasmania – June 2020
  • Gordon Ramsay Adventures in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal – June 2020
  • Gordon Ramsay Thrives off the Louisiana Land and Waterways – June 2020
  • Gordon Ramsay Explores Rugged West Sumatra – June 2020
  • Gordon Ramsay Voyages Deep Into the Rainforest of Guyana – June 2020
  • Gordon Ramsay Dives Into a Sea of Spices in Southwest India – June 2020
  • Gordon Ramsay Braves Norway’s Winter Viking Season – June 2020
  • The Path to ‘Uncharted’–Gordon Ramsay Seeks Culinary Inspiration in Far-Flung Places – July 2019
  • Gordon Ramsay Explores New Zealand’s Rugged South – July 2019
  • Gordon Ramsay Treks the Mountains of Morocco – July 2019
  • Gordon Ramsay Journeys Along Hawaii’s Hana Coast – July 2019
  • Gordon Ramsay Travels the Mighty Mekong of Laos – July 2019
  • Gordon Ramsay Braves the Icy Alaska Panhandle – July 2019
  • Gordon Ramsay Adventures in Peru’s Sacred Valley – July 2019

National Geographic Traveler

  • Great Escapes Sardinia: Italian Adventures – December 2019/January 2020
  • Women & Adventure: Travel Lessons (Kayaking the Stockholm Archipelago) – October/November 2019
  • Great Escapes Scottsdale: Sun and Stars – October/November 2018
  • Around the World in 24 Hours – October/November 2016
  • Stand Up and Paddle: the Home-Grown Sport of Kauai, Hawaii – June/July 2014
  • Down Underwater: Snorkeling Australia’s Great Barrier Reef – April 2014

Travel + Leisure

  • A Grammy-nominated New Orleans Trumpet Player Talks Mardi Gras, and What Music Means to the Crescent City – February 2023
  • This Under-the-radar Château Is the Most Luxurious Place to Stay Near Yosemite National Park – October 2021

  • Explore Redwoods and Wineries on Horseback at Northern California’s Newest Barn Retreat – May 2021

  • 3 Female National Park Rangers on Their Career Paths and Love for the Great Outdoors – March 2021
  • What Luxury Hotel Stays Will Be Like After Coronavirus, From Check-in to Check-out – May 2020
  • Elizabeth Gilbert Christened a New All-suite Cruise Ship in Budapest–Here’s an Inside Look – April 2019
  • These Lifelong Skiers Will Help You Find Japan’s Best Hidden Slopes – November 2018
  • The Most Fun Way to Help Napa Valley’s Recovery? Go There and Drink Wine – July 2018
  • Inside the New United Polaris Lounge at SFO – April 2018

Conde Nast Traveler

  • Redwood National and State Parks Guide: The Best Tree-Lined Hikes, Camping, and Cycling Routes – March 2023
  • For Under-the-Radar Vineyards and Hiking Trails, Head to Colorado’s Western Slope – July 2021

Outside

  • The Best Water Shoes of 2021 – Summer Buyer’s Guide 2021
  • The Best Water Shoes of 2020 – Summer Buyer’s Guide 2020
  • The Best Water Shoes of 2019 – Summer Buyer’s Guide 2019
  • Best Trips (Scotland, South Carolina, Canada) – April 2017

Skift

  • The Park Ranger Connecting Civil Rights to the U.S. National Parks – December 2020

Robb Report

  • Stake Your Claim at This Private Mountain Community Near Lake Tahoe – June 2018
  • The Brando’s Amazing New Bora Bora Overwater Bungalows – July 2017
  • Top 21 for 2017: Abu Dhabi – January 2017
  • Top Four Best New City Hotels for 2016: Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina Bogotá – June 2016
  • Top 21 for 2016: Fiji – January 2016
  • Robb Report’s Holiday Guide to San Francisco and Napa Valley – November 2015
  • A-List Adventures (Aspen) – August 2015
  • The Top 100 Hotels (Ritz-Carlton San Francisco, St. Regis San Francisco, The Peninsula Hong Kong) – May 2015
  • Punter’s Paradise – October 2014
  • On the Hook – September 2014
  • The World’s Top 100 Resorts (Southern Ocean Lodge, Amangani, Montage Deer Valley) – May 2014
  • FrontRunners: City Slick (Budnitz Bicycles) – July 2013
  • From the Robb Cellar (Expresiones del Corazón) – May 2013

Private Clubs

  • Icelandic Trek – Fall 2019
  • Sailing Haida Gwaii – Fall 2019
  • 2019 Photo Expeditions – Winter 2019
  • Discovering  Cafayate – Summer 2018
  • Wine Trips for Non-Cyclists – Summer 2018
  • Scotland by Foot – Spring 2018
  • Maya-Inspired Wellness – Summer 2017
  • So You Want to Explore Exotic Borneo – Summer 2017
  • So You Want To Sip Fine Cognac – Winter 2017
  • More Need-to-Know Travel Tidbits – Winter 2017
  • 62 Really Good Reasons You’ll Want to See the USA in 2016 – Winter 2016

Virtuoso the Magazine

  • Big Sky Brings the Big Winter Fun – December 2022
  • The National Park No One Knows – May/June 2019
  • Under the Radar in Brazil – May/June 2017

Men’s Journal

  • 2020 Travel Awards: Be a Navy Seal for a Day – January 2020

Food & Wine

  • Step Inside the Super Bowl of Pumpkin Weigh-Offs – September 2018

Wine Enthusiast

  • America’s Top Urban Wineries – February 2016

Sunset

  • Camping, Elevated (sidebar “If You Go” and timeline material) – June 2016

Sierra

  • Fat Girls Hiking: The Movement–and New Book–to Prioritize “Trails, Not Scales” – May 2022
  • What You Don’t Know About Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks – February 2021
  • Inside Consumer Eco Labels – January 2021
  • 8 Ways to Responsibly Rock Down – January 2020
  • B Corps That Get You Outdoors – June 2019
  • The Trailhead at the Water’s Edge – July 2018
  • Five Items That Reincarnate Plastic Bottles Into Outdoor Gear – March 2018
  • One Instagrammer’s Quest for a More Inclusive Outdoor Community – February 2018
  • Are You Going to Eat That? Chefs give food scraps new life at the center of the plate – December 2017
  • Is the Svalbard Global Seed Vault Truly Impregnable? – August 2017
  • The Outdoor Industry Marches for Public Lands – July 2017
  • Eight hammocks that guarantee quality hang time – July/August 2017
  • What You Need to Know When Buying Jewelry for Your Valentine – February 2017
  • Homage to Andalusia – September 2016
  • Survive a Grizzly Bear Encounter – July/August 2015
  • Black Rhino Hunt Angers Conservationists – May 2015

GuestLife Monterey Bay 2020

  • I served as editor for the magazine and wrote five articles – 2020

Delta Sky

  • High Terrain – January 2020
  • The Call of Nature: Yosemite National Park – April 2019
  • Escapate Hacia La Orilla Del Mar En Ixtapa Y Zihuatanejo – February 2019
  • Tools of the Trade: Matthew Glasby (Big Sur jade) – November 2018
  • 1 City 5 Ways: Salt Lake City – March 2016
  • Aventura en la Costa del Pacifico en El Salvador (English version)- February 2016
  • Go West – June 2015
  • Escapate – November 2014

Hemispheres

  • Three Perfect Days: The Islands of Tahiti – March 2023
  • One-Of-A-Kind Bogotá Tour Offers Insight into Colombia’s Reconciliation Process – December 2022
  • Moorea Maori Tours: An Introduction to the Traditional Polynesian Way of Life – August 2022
  • 5 Thrilling Outdoor Family Adventures to Try This Summer: Surfing in Oahu – June 2022
  • Artificial Waves Go Pro – September 2019

American Way

  • Road trips are getting an upgrade – September 2018
  • Island of Myths – October 2016
  • The Next Lex – February 2016
  • Mole Ole – October 2015
  • Inspiring Future Travelers – September 2015
  • School of BBQ – June 2015
  • Opening Up the Classroom – May 2015
  • Bay Area Mountain Retreat – March 2015
  • How to Save an Island – January 2015
  • Walk in the Park – December 2014
  • Get Your Feet Wet – July 2014
  • More Than a Stopover – January 2014
  • Say Cheese – November 2013
  • Reinventing the Library – April 2013
  • The Wild Coast – March 2013

Alaska Airlines Magazine

  • Leisurely Brisbane – April 2020
  • Yosemite and Fresno County – March 2020
  • South Island Sojourn – July 2019
  • Glamorous Camping in the Golden State – July 2019
  • Windows to the Sea – April 2019
  • Fresno County – March 2019
  • The Magic of Mexico – October 2018
  • A California Lakeshore Hike – April 2018
  • Hidden History – April 2018
  • Shaun of the Shred – January 2018
  • Western Hopefuls – January 2018
  • A Desert Oasis Hike – January 2018
  • Taking it slow on the “Slow Coast” – August 2017
  • Taking the Golden State by board – July 2017
  • Exploring the Yucatan – September 2016
  • San Diego: New and Timeless – April 2016
  • Spectacular Scottsdale – September 2013

Celebrated Living

  • Clearly Crafted – Summer 2015

Rhapsody

  • California Cure – November 2017
  • High and Low Spirits – March 2016

Saturday Evening Post

  • Statues in Balance – September/October 2021
  • Searching for people–and memories–in Vietnam – July/August 2017
  • Itsy-Bitsy Libraries – May/June 2014

The Statesider

  • John Muir, National Parks and Civil Rights: An Interview with Shelton Johnson – November 2020
    (This article was republished on Skift)
  • Southern Food & Trauma Tourism: An Interview with Michael W. Twitty – September 2019
  • Chasing Mardi Gras Indians – March 2019

San Francisco Chronicle

  • Highway 1 Road Trip: Six itineraries along California’s iconic coast – October 2022
  • 8 small towns to visit this summer in California (Moss Landing) – July 2021
  • An 11-year-old’s home away from home in the pandemic is a tent in the backyard – November 2020
  • The secret to protecting Napa’s vineyards? Falcons – October 2019
  • Meet the farmer protecting the environment in Wine Country – October 2019
  • 8 California small towns to visit right now – July 2019
  • Renting a houseboat on Shasta Lake? Read this first. – June 2019
  • Digging into Death Valley’s lesser-known history – May 2019
  • Family friendly places to visit in the Napa Valley – February 2019
  • One Day, One Place: Ventura, California – December 2018
  • 6 must-have carry-on items for air travelers – December 2018
  • 7 great travel gifts under $20 – December 2018
  • Ultimate primer of what’s new in the Sierra this season – November 2018
  • This Baja wine region is the Napa Valley of Mexico – October 2018
  • California footwear maker OluKai understands sole of aloha spirit – October 2018
  • The delta – so close to SF Bay Area, but so very far removed – September 2018
  • Smaller waves make Oahu’s North Shore a bigger deal with families – September 2018
  • Chihuly’s Tacoma turns industrial history into center for industrial art – July 2018
  • 5 places to spot birds in Half Moon Bay – July 2018
  • Going green: Can we travel the world without killing the planet? – June 2018
  • Hotels claim LEED status, but what does it really mean? – June 2018
  • Santa Barbara serenity abounds in region’s 5 best public gardens – June 2018
  • Top 10 California parks: Little known wonders – May 2018
  • Michael Mina expanding connection to Hawaiian tables – March 2018
  • Fighting Eel designs win fans with versatile, chic and comfortable island designs – March 2018
  • One Day, One Place: Portland through its indie ethos – March 2018
  • Stars and waves guide navigation the ancient Polynesian way – February 2018
  • One day, one place: Getting outdoors in Paso Robles – February 2018
  • Quest for the Gray Ghost: Tracking the snow leopard in Ladakh – December 2017
  • 4 spots dedicated to late surf legend Jack O’Neill – December 2017
  • Old-school vibe is peak attraction at these Utah ski spots – November 2017
  • Season preview: What’s new at Sierra ski resorts – November 2017
  • Weekend Escape: Portland’s old-school cool – October 2017
  • One day, one place: Anchorage – October 2017
  • Exploring enchanting alternatives to Big Sur – September 2017
  • One day, one place: Exploring visual culture of Glasgow – August 2017
  • Rivers of ice and roaming polar bears in Svalbard, Norway – July 2017
  • Finding renewal in New Zealand’s birthplace – July 2017
  • Travel books: Starting point for ‘Street Art’ journey – July 2017
  • Travel books: Breaking down Hong Kong’s best – June 2017
  • In Shasta County, a playground for every personality – June 2017
  • DIY science field trip at Lassen Volcanic National Park – June 2017
  • Delve into hundreds of caves at Lava Beds National Monument – June 2017
  • For first-time backpackers, Marin is the perfect place to start – May 2017
  • Hangzhou: Dynamic city steeped in ancient mystique – May 2017
  • Late season is Lake Tahoe’s sweet spot – April 2017
  • Not ready to buy? Rent a tent, and everything else too – March 2017
  • Going straight to the source: a day of crabbing on Monterey Bay – March 2017
  • Skiing in serenity on Kirkwood’s cross-country trails – February 2017
  • Seeking powder stashes in Kirkwood’s backcountry – February 2017
  • Strolling among ghosts of Vietnam in Hue – January 2017
  • Where to go in 2017 (Chiloe, Wales, Mozambique) – January 2017
  • Peranakan enclaves a surprising side of glitzy Singapore – January 2017
  • Tracking an older Arabia in modern Abu Dhabi – December 2016
  • Touring art havens, old and new – November 2016
  • Sun Valley Resort suited for family fun – November 2016
  • What’s new up and down slopes in the Sierra – November 2016
  • Money-saving tips for ski season – November 2016
  • Big Basin: Finding solitude in California’s oldest state park – November 2016
  • Roll along the river: 9 essential stops along Highway 116 – October 2016
  • One Day, One Place: Lucerne, Switzerland – August 2016
  • What does Whistler Blackcomb purchase mean for skiers? – August 2016
  • Aspen a base for changing attitude about altitude – August 2016
  • Scotland’s wildest way to a perfect pint – July 2016
  • Finding respite from noise of New Delhi – July 2016
  • Mount Shasta: A peak for Muir, mystics and mountaineers – July 2016
  • The rugged charms of the Trinity Alps – July 2016
  • One Day, One Place: Hong Kong – July 2016
  • Quiet moments in bustling Ho Chi Minh City – June 2016
  • One Day, One Place: Windhoek, Namibia – May 2016
  • For families, Anza-Borrego offers more than just wildflowers – May 2016
  • Green farming seen sustainably – April 2016
  • Cordoba built for exploring on foot – April 2016
  • Lodi native Zinfandel’s new style – April 2016
  • Being neighbors without being locals in Cuba – March 2016
  • Hiking trails offer fresh views of Yolo – March 2016
  • Three faces of wintertime Tahoe – February 2016
  • Steamboat Springs: Ski town with a cowboy spirit – January 2016
  • Three for the Road: Slots, surf and slopes – January 2016
  • In Kentucky’s Bluegrass Country, bold new flavors are taking root – January 2016
  • Three for the Road: Camping getaways in Northern California – December 2015
  • Soaking up Andalusia by bicycle – December 2015
  • Three for the Road: San Luis Obispo, Glen Ellen, Lake Tahoe – November 2015
  • Three for the Road: Santa Barbara, Lodi, Huntington Beach – November 2015
  • Three for the Road: Napa, Monterey, Bear Valley – October 2015
  • Experience the Gold Rush at Columbia State Historic Park – October 2015
  • Cycling Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way – October 2015
  • Three for the Road: Mt. Tam, Murphys, Santa Ynez Valley – October 2015
  • Sunset doesn’t end family fun on Tahoe’s North Shore – August 2015
  • A haven for wildlife and food lovers – August 2015
  • Caribbean’s uncommon isle – July 2015
  • Hoi An a bridge to the past – June 2015
  • Frozen in time, full of warmth – May 2015
  • History reigns in Tremé – April 2015
  • Savoring Molokai’s slower pace – March 2015
  • Two ski resorts make Jackson Hole twice as nice – February 2015
  • Bread artisans for the ages in southern Italy – January 2015
  • Consider yourself at home – December 2014
  • Mastering the slopes–with just the girls (including five ski camp articles) – November 2014
  • Hook, line and salmon – October 2014
  • With the flow of the Ganges – October 2014
  • In the anxiety of the unfamiliar, a little help from our friends – August 2014
  • Camper vans, simpler and sleeker than RVs, gain popularity – July 2014
  • Canmore, Alberta, a cheaper relaxed alternative to Banff – June 2014
  • Lake Tahoe–far from the crowded shore – June 2014
  • Missed Sochi? Go for the Winter Games gold, D-I-Y style – February 2014
  • Portland, Ore., pairs bikes and brewpubs – December 2013
  • Diamonds gone, but Namibia still glitters – December 2013
  • ‘Bye to the beach – Santa Cruz has more to offer – October 2013
  • Afloat on New Zealand’s Sound of Silence – May 2013
  • Scottsdale’s desert outshines even the links – January 2013
  • Land of the Maya the way it was then – November 2012
  • New Zealand’s geothermal wonderland – October 2012
  • 5 hot spots for bicyclists – June 2012
  • 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

Seattle Times

  • Mountain Highs – November 2021

San Diego

  • Gold Country Booms Again – September 2022

Every Day With Rachael Ray

  • Trip ‘n’ sip! – May 2016
  • Shake up your break – July/August 2015
  • Instagram #Instastars and Pet Apps – May 2015
  • You’re Outta Line! – June 2014
  • New Kid at the Cantina – May 2014
  • Fashion fleet – September 2013
  • Thrill Rides Powered by You – July/August 2013
  • Back-to-basics beauty – April 2013

AARP

  • Guide to Crater Lake National Park – October 2020
  • Hidden Stairways of San Francisco – September 2018
  • 2018 Vacation Alternatives After Natural Disasters – January 2018

Business Insider

  • 7 must-have surf gear items, according to professional big wave surfer Jeff Clark – April 2020

San Francisco

  • Earth Day Is Every Day – April 2019
  • Best of the Bay 2014: Rec – July 2014
  • Renegade Travel (Mount Rainier) – May 2014
  • Autumn Is for Quitters: The Indian Summer Travel Guide (Fitzgerald Marine Reserve) – October 2014

Road Trip

  • Winding Around Wine Country – April 2020

Pebble Beach

  • Crafts of Distinction – Winter 2020

Westways

  • Liquid Blue (Lake Tahoe’s South Shore) – July/August 2016
  • Oakland’s One Love – January/February 2015
  • First-Time Guide: Sailing – July 2014
  • Mountain Meditation – July 2014
  • First-Time Guide: Mountain Biking – May 2014
  • Long, Strange Trip – May 2013
  • Spa Treatments With a Twist – September 2012
  • Journey
  • Crave for Caves – January/February 2012
  • Tidal Trek – May/June 2011
  • Backstreet, Bugs & Battles – January/February 2011
  • Chocolate Check-Ins – September/October 2010

Via

  • Hidden Delights in the West’s Top National Parks – May 2019
  • 7 Beautiful Coastal Hikes in the West – December 2018
  • 8 Tips for a Less Expensive Ski Weekend – December 2018
  • Whale Watching Weekend Trip to Mendocino, CA – December 2018
  • The Best Places to Rent Camping Gear – July 2018
  • Whale Watching in Northern California and Oregon – February 2018

Mic.com

  • These farmers are doing the impossible: growing fresh veggies in the coldest parts of the planet – December 2017

Ski Utah magazine

  • Return to Eden – 2016/17 issue

Endless Vacation

  • Capitals of Culture: Five major museum openings – Winter 2018
  • Here and There: Alternatives to three of the world’s most popular places – Winter 2018

Coastal Living

  • A Month-By-Month Guide to the Best Island Vacations – January 2016
  • Dream Town: Capitola – June 2014

Men’s Fitness

  • Pro Tips: Spring Skiing Tune-Up – March 2016

ISLANDS

  • Exotic & Easy (Cape Verde) – May 2014

Preferred Travel

  • Perfect Pistes – Winter 2016

Organic Gardening

  • A Safe Haven for Bees – August/September 2014

Let’s Go with Ryanair

  • Hands-On History – August 2013

B magazine (Buick)

  • Modern mix (San Francisco) – Summer 2017
  • Luxury among the vines (Napa) – Spring 2015
  • Vintage locale (Sonoma) – Fall 2012
  • Regal by the bay (San Francisco) – Fall 2010

[snowbound]

  • 8 Great Après-Ski Hangouts – April 2014

Travel Guide to California

  • 2019 Travel Guide to California – Central Coast, Central Valley, Ventura County Coast, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, and Gilroy articles.
  • 2018 Travel Guide to California – Central Coast, Central Valley, Highway 1 Discovery Route, Santa Maria Valley, Pismo Beach, and Ventura County Coast articles
  • 2017 Travel Guide to California – Monterey Bay & Big Sur, Central Coast, Central Valley, Gilroy, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, Santa Maria, and Ventura County Coast articles
  • 2016 Travel Guide to California – Family Fun, Monterey Bay & Big Sur, Monterey County, Central Coast, Gilroy, Ventura, Pismo Beach and Central Valley articles
  • 2015 Travel Guide to California – Family Fun, Monterey Bay & Big Sur, Monterey County, Central Coast, Ventura, Central Valley, Central Valley Cities, Lodi and Gilroy articles
  • 2014 Travel Guide to California – Monterey Bay & Big Sur, Central Coast, Central Valley, Central Valley Cities and Gilroy articles
  • 2013 Travel Guide to California – Monterey Bay & Big Sur, Central Coast, Central Valley and Central Valley Cities articles
  • 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

Visit California

  • Haute Snow – Winter 2016

Lonely Planet

  • Exploring Washington’s Yakima Valley, one beverage at a time – August 2013
  • Waterfall adventures on the Big Island of Hawai’i – June 2013
  • Hana: not just the end of Maui’s most famous road – November 2012
  • Honduras’ Bay Islands: a laid-back, uncrowded Caribbean paradise – October 2012
  • California’s best coastal walks – September 2012
  • Dominica: adventures on the Caribbean’s ‘Nature Island’ – July 2012
  • San Francisco day hikes – May 2012
  • Mardi Gras for families – February 2012
  • Maui for foodies – October 2011

World Hum

  • Square Grouper on the Cocaine Coast – July 2010
  • The Accidental Tsunami Rider – March 2010

Thrillist

  • Snow Guide: Park City, UT – November 2013
  • Snow Guide, Heavenly, CA – November 2013
  • Snow Guide: Breckenridge, CO – November 2013
  • Snow Guide: Aspen, CO – November 2013
  • Snow Guide: Vail, CO – November 2013
  • Snow Guide: Snowbird/Alta, UT – November 2013
  • Snow Guide: Whistler, British Columbia – November 2013
  • Snow Guide: Banff, Alberta – November 2013

AOL Travel/Gadling

  • Summer Travel Quest: de Young Museum/Golden Gate Bridge – June 2014
  • Summer Travel Quest: Santa Cruz Wharf – June 2014
  • San Francisco Spring Break Crawl – March 2014
  • Barbecue Boot Camps: Taste Instead of Torture – April 2012

Shermans Travel

  • Top 10 Winter Destinations for Non-Skiers – October 2012

Trufflepig

  • Hot New Zealand – May 2012

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
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