Japanese Toylets

Sometimes I find the strangest things while on the road...

An oldie but a goodie, from last year:

http://www.bbc.com/travel/blog/20110303-japan-makes-a-splash-with-new-gaming-console

New in New York

Some tips on what's new in New York City gathered during my research for upcoming edition of Lonely Planet's New York City guide (8th Edition). Project Runway's infamous Nina Garcia tweeted about this article.

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/new-york-city/travel-tips-and-articles/77278

Kiss & Travel

A snippet taken from a spread I wrote for one of Lonely Planet's trade & reference books about the World's Top Experiences. This one covers the best places on the globe to steal a kiss:

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/new-york-city/travel-tips-and-articles/8260

Walk Your Dog Around the World

A little something I wrote a couple of years ago for Lonely Planet's Best in Travel series. Here's a condensed version:

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/france/travel-tips-and-articles/23721

Mozambique: The Ultimate Sea Safari

A trip to Mozambique in early May was one of the most pleasant surprises of my travel writing career. Never have I seen such beautiful and pristine beaches.

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mozambique/travel-tips-and-articles/77319

Mauritius' Best Surfing Spots

Written after one of my favourite guidebook-ing adventures, this article captures a slice of the island's oft-underground surfing scene.

At Lonely Planet: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mauritius/travel-tips-and-articles/77117

At BBC: http://www.bbc.com/travel/feature/20120417-mauritius-ultimate-surfing-spots

Surfing on Easter Island

Written after an unforgettable trip to Easter Island - also called Rapa Nui - in March of 2012. Turns out there's much more to do than simply ogling myriad stone heads.

At Lonely Planet: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/chile/travel-tips-and-articles/77353

At BBC: http://www.bbc.com/travel/feature/20120627-surfing-on-easter-island

India's Golden Triangle, The Remix

From my trip to India in February 2012 while running a training workshop for Lonely Planet's newest crew of brilliant Indian writers. Check it out!

At Lonely Planet: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/travel-tips-and-articles/77114

At BBC: http://www.bbc.com/travel/feature/20120611-indias-alternative-golden-triangle