24 hours in: Mammoth Lakes

Hint: it involves alcohol

7 REAL haunted houses to visit this Halloween

The power went out twice while I was writing this and I nearly crapped my pants. So, you better fucking enjoy it.

8 incredibly weird theme parks around the world

Seriously, this shit is kind of scary.

15 shipwrecks visible from land

A photo gallery of shipwrecks that you don’t need scuba gear to see. Or, in other words, “things I wanna climb on.” 

California's Wild Rivers waterpark

Budget Traveler picks 5 US theme parks under $50. I pick a better one.

8 really cool international webcams

While researching these webcams, I was commonly heard screaming:

  • “TALL GUY/SHORT GIRL COUPLE!”
  • “Oh! They saw me! Can they see me through the webcam??? THEY ARE LOOKING AT ME.”
  • “I wish they could HEAR me.”
  • “Does anybody know what time the Eiffel Tower sparkles? I need to know what time the Eiffel Tower sparkles.”
  • “AN ANIMAL AN ANIMAL AN ANIMAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

10 of the creepiest critters you'll encounter on your travels

I was marginally successful in trying to stop myself from vomiting every time I researched a new critter.

13 Weekend Getaways from 13 US Cities

Weekend escapes & such. Written during a weekend escape of my own in Borrego Springs, California. Originally published on Matador Network, republished on CNN Travel.

What's the best time to visit Italy?

Part 2 in a new series on Matador Trips, in which I get travel advice from people whose lives I’m totally jealous of.

Best North American Resorts for Spring Skiing and Snowboarding

Spring powder, cheap beer on the sundeck, and carving dolphins out of Spam (hopefully).