For two years, I’ve been freelancing for the Washington Post travel section, writing and shooting various travel stories. I’ve collected several of my stories below to make them easily accessible for location guides for Marfa, Ocracoke, New Mexico, Puerto Rico & Buenos Aires.
The Ultimate Guide to Austin, Texas
Austin knows the key to my heart – flip-flop weather most of the year, endless outdoor activities, amazing food and craft beer. And, live music—of course! If you’re heading to Austin, check out these great places to eat, drink and explore!
10 Best Photo Spots in Southeast Alaska
In June, I got on my first flight in nearly 15 months and headed to Alaska. Even though I’ve been to 52 countries, the wildlife and scenery in Alaska rival any place I’ve been. I want to share my favorite photo spots in the Inside Passage.
Fall Guide to Blue Ridge Parkway & Shenandoah National Park
In mid-October, I did a solo road trip to photograph the fall leaves in Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina. In this post, I share my photographs, logistics and travel tips for this region along with safety tips for traveling during COVID.
A Photo Guide to Mongolia
Mongolia has been on my list for years. (I’m obsessed with remote corners of the globe!) In this post, I include everything you NEED to know about Mongolia – weather, packing lists, costs and a day-by-day breakdown of my trip!
Photo Guide to Havasu Falls
Havasu Falls is one of my favorite hikes of all time! In this post, I cover all the details about the route, how to get the elusive permit and a detailed packing list to help you start planning your 2019 adventure for this classic Arizona hike!
Photo Guide to the Galapagos
The Galapagos was the highlight of my four-month South America trip earlier this year. I’ve complied a photo guide to the Galapagos covering the eight islands I visited along with a packing list, camera gear suggestions and helpful tips!
A Photo Guide to Easter Island
Easter Island is one of the most remote places in the world. Rising seas & climate change are a major threat and a reason to visit the island NOW. Check out my detailed photo guide to the top sites and budget tips:
7 Reasons to Visit Uruguay
Safe, stable Uruguay is the underdog of South America. The progressive nation is the Switzerland of South America filled with delicious restaurants, colonial charm and stunning beaches. Here’s 7 places you MUST visit in the country:
Why You Should Go to India
It is impossible to resist the charm of India. There is no place on the globe as colorful, intense, captivating, heartbreaking or complex. In this personal essay, I explain why I can’t resist coming back despite the food poisoning.