The Daily Beast: Where To Go in 2016

After a lot of consideration and research, I pick the top spots around the world to visit in 2016 include Mongolia, Botswana, Brazil and a few surprises...

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/12/19/these-are-2016-s-hottest-destinations.html

Lonely Planet: Best in Travel 2016

I co-authored Lonely Planet's newest "Best in Travel" book, which details the hottest places on the planet to visit in 2016. After around a decade of writing these coffee table books I can honestly say that this edition is by far my favorite, with some really creative and truly trending destinations around the globe.

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel

Out Magazine: British Invasion

It's been a while since I've posted some of my writing up here--I've been working on other travel-y projects in the meantime. But here's my latest: I edited Out magazine's annual travel issue, this year it's the "British Invasion" edition with all the trendspotting you require for a perfect trip to the UK from Belfast to Bristol.

http://www.out.com/out-britain

Travel + Leisure: Airbnb in PNG

During a particularly intrepid expedition to Papua New Guinea I had the distinct honor of being the first person to use Airbnb to participate in a tribal home stay. This is an account of my time in the far recesses of the country.

http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/airbnb-launches-in-papua-new-guinea

Travel + Leisure: Secret Europe

For the May issue of Travel + Leisure I co-authored the signature spread detailing Europe's best kept secrets, including the medieval city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/the-europe-you-dont-know-16-destinations-for-the-traveler-whos-seen-it-all

Travel + Leisure: Riga On Your Radar

Latvia's capital was founded in the 1200s with multicultural roots, and remains a wonderfully cosmopolitan destination today--even through the Soviet regime it was a place of progress and art. After an infusion of EU funds during its year as a "culture capital", the city has even more infrastructure to welcome tourists. Check out the March issue of Travel + Leisure to learn more. 

http://www.travelandleisure.com/blogs/why-to-visit-riga-now

Travel + Leisure: The Boutique Boom

The American economy's ticking again and suddenly vacations are on the rise--more popular than they've ever been. With a penchant for local flavor, holidaymakers are now seeking boutique digs instead of the bastions of anonymous chain hotels. Here are a few new sleeping spots that every sun-seeker should add to their bucket list.

http://www.travelandleisure.com/blogs/a-caribbean-boutique-hotel-boomlet