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

HuffPost Live: A Stress-Free Vacation

My latest for HuffPost Live takes the form of a roundtable discussion about ways to take the stress out of those potentially stressful moments while on holiday. Check it out:

http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/segment/third-metric-stress-free-vacation/52617546fe344453ec00039e

Ultratravel: Secret Season in the Serengeti

For the fall issue of Ultratravel magazine, I've written about the quieter months in the Serengeti when the wildlife's still roaring but with a fraction of the tourist crowds.

http://www.ultratravelusdigital.com/t/18783

Lonely Planet: Eastern Europe

My Eastern Europe travel guide for Lonely Planet was released to the American market today. This is one of my favourite books to work on - I wrote about Latvia, Europe's most promising up-and-comer. There's no better guide out there if you're hoping to uncover this post-Soviet wonderland.

http://shop.lonelyplanet.com/europe/eastern-europe-travel-guide-12/

Lonely Planet: Europe on a Shoestring

Lonely Planet's coveted Europe on a Shoestring guide was released to the American market today. Great for the backpacker, this book covers the entirety of Europe and focuses on the best places to stay if you're focused on a value-for-money vacation. I penned the Latvia coverage.

http://shop.lonelyplanet.com/europe/europe-on-a-shoestring-travel-guide-8/