the moon machine // SARAH PARK

Nov 08

24 hours in: Mammoth Lakes -

Hint: it involves alcohol

Oct 29

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.

Oct 20

8 incredibly weird theme parks around the world -

Seriously, this shit is kind of scary.

Sep 01

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.” 

Aug 03

California's Wild Rivers waterpark -

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

Jun 17

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

May 19

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.

May 02

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.

Apr 24

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.

Apr 09

Best North American Resorts for Spring Skiing and Snowboarding -

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