November 2011
1 post
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24 hours in: Mammoth Lakes →
Hint: it involves alcohol
October 2011
2 posts
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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.
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8 incredibly weird theme parks around the world →
Seriously, this shit is kind of scary.
September 2011
1 post
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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.”
August 2011
1 post
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California's Wild Rivers waterpark →
Budget Traveler picks 5 US theme parks under $50. I pick a better one.
June 2011
1 post
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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...
May 2011
2 posts
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10 of the creepiest critters you'll encounter on... →
I was marginally successful in trying to stop myself from vomiting every time I researched a new critter.
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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.
April 2011
2 posts
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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.
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Best North American Resorts for Spring Skiing and... →
Spring powder, cheap beer on the sundeck, and carving dolphins out of Spam (hopefully).
March 2011
5 posts
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7 Mythological Beasts and Where to Find Them →
Creature-hunting for Matador Network.
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Photo Essay: 15 Unusual Natural Phenomena and... →
Wherein I allow my inner science-geek to reveal herself.
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94 Days of Summer: What to Do in San Diego →
Oh, look. I’ve audaciously planned your entire summer for you.
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6 American Ski Mountains You've Never Heard Of →
Assignment: reveal closely-guarded secrets to the world for Matador Trips.
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Photo Essay: Amazing Libraries Around The World →
Book porn for Matador Trips.