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/

Escape to East Africa

Check out the best that Tanzania has to offer - from safaris to a beach holiday - in this article for Lifestyle Mirror's travel section.

http://www.lifestylemirror.com/life/travel/2013/09/26/1054531601/east-african-safaris/

Birchbox: Planning The Perfect Vacation

It's adventure month at Birchbox, the buzz-worthy lifestyle brand, and together we created this short video detailing my six top tips for planning the perfect holiday, whether its a long-weekend getaway or a round-the-world journey. Check it out!

http://on.aol.com/video/6-travel-tips-to-plan-the-perfect-vacation-517921892

http://www.birchbox.com/guide/video/6-travel-tips-to-plan-the-perfect-vacation

Newsweek: My Non-Adventures in a Non-Nation

In May of this year I had the chance to visit Transnistria, a breakaway nation between Moldova and Ukraine not recognized by the United Nations. In this article for Newsweek, I recount the foibles of my brief visit to this strange territory locked away in time like a veritable Soviet museum.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2013/08/30/travels-in-transnistria-a-living-soviet-museum.html