A Jetsetter's Guide to Machu Picchu

Everything you need to know about traveling to Machu Picchu in style, from five-star hotels to elegant train rides fit for royalty.

http://www.lifestylemirror.com/life/travel/2013/11/20/610802290/machu-picchu-style/

A Getaway Guide to China

Vast, uncompromising and headed straight for domination, China proffers its own spin on modernization, like an alternate reality unfussed by Western machinations. Check out this getaway guide for Lifestyle Mirror, which breaks down some of the country's essential must-sees. Think of it as China 101. 

http://www.lifestylemirror.com/life/travel/2013/11/15/2035739057/what-to-see-in-china/

Weather Channel: Kolmanskop

For this week's installment of interesting abandoned sites around the world, my coverage focuses on the fascinating remains of a small town lost in the dunes of Namibia called Kolmanskop, near the city of Luderitz.

http://www.weather.com/video/abandoned-cities-kolmanskop-namibia-41132

Weather Channel: Ephesus

In my recent reporting work for the Weather Channel, I discuss the many places around the world that have been abandoned over time. One of my favorites is Ephesus in Turkey, which once had a population of over 250,000 people and was the Roman capital of Asia.

Check it out:

http://www.weather.com/video/abandoned-cities-ephesus-turkey-41124

Best in Travel 2014

My contribution to Lonely Planet's yearly roundup of the best things around the world comes out today. For 2014 you'll find lists for everything from the best cities to visit to the top money-saver destinations.

Check out a digital preview here: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travel-tips-and-articles/best-in-travel-2014