A Getaway Guide to Korea

Check out my latest feature for Lifestyle Mirror's travel section - a luxury guide to the best that South Korea has to offer, including world-class hotels, an elegant palace and a $200 hamburger...

http://www.lifestylemirror.com/life/travel/2013/08/21/1153706033/what-to-see-in-korea/

CBS The Couch: How To Pack Perfectly For Your Next Trip

Check out my segment on CBS' morning show where I chat with Carolina and John about the best items to bring on your next trip. My favorite products include a versatile suitcase, extra-comfy shoes, and a neat waterproof blazer that rolls up into nothing. 

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/video/9222124-how-to-pack-perfectly-for-your-next-trip-travel-friendly-items/

Weather Channel: Destination Uncharted - Iceland

In the Weather Channel's beautiful new series Destination Uncharted, I help explore Iceland's mystical kingdom of "fire and ice" alongside other experts, including a noted volcanologist and a meteorologist. Pure eye candy! Check it out:

http://www.weather.com/weather-films/shows/destination-uncharted/ep01.html 

Weather Channel: Destination Uncharted - Japan

Proud to a part of the family of talking heads on the Weather Channel's beautiful new series Destination Uncharted, which explores some of the world's most fascinating natural phenomena. Episode 3 is about the heaping amounts of snow that tumble down on the Japanese Alps every year.

http://www.weather.com/weather-films/shows/destination-uncharted/ep03.html

A Handy Mini-Guide to Reykjavík

In the August issue of Lonely Planet's award-winning Traveller magazine (published in the UK), the editors compiled a handy mini-guide to the best excursions from Reykjavík using my research from Lonely Planet's Iceland guide. Check it out! 

African Adventures Underwater

My cover-page article for TravelAge West's new magazine, Explorer, visits some of the top spots in southeastern Africa to have the perfect underwater adventure. Consider it a brief guide to the region's islands, seaside cities, and best bits of coastline.

Check it out: http://www.travelagewest.com/Travel/Africa/Info/Under-the-Sea/?a=travel/africa-mideast#.UffRiGTXhuU

The Brandon Effect: Katie Couric Goes To Iceland

During my segment on Katie Couric's show, she and I discussed the latest travel trends, money saving trips, and my favorite destinations for the summer. I sang Iceland's praises to Katie and her studio audience (we even gave away a free trip to Reykjavik!), and sure enough she decided to visit Iceland on her summer vacation this year!

Looks like she had a great time!