Category: Travel Writing
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A Double-Butted Adventure
A tandem bicycle trip across the United States sounds like a cute travel fantasy until you put it on a calendar, start training, and realize the road does not care about your mood. Teri M. Brown proves that point by riding from Astoria, Oregon to Washington, D.C. in the summer of 2020, when travel restrictions…
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Under The African Sun
Overland travel in Africa has a way of stripping life down to the essentials: movement, timing, luck, and the people you meet when the plans fall apart. In this episode, Rita and I talk with veteran broadcast journalist Barry Maughan about a genuine “pinch me” journey across the African continent in a Volkswagen Kombi bus.…
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Confessions of an Exploited Amazon Author
Let me tell you something about the publishing business that nobody tells you before you get into it: Amazon is not, in fact, running a charity on your behalf. I know, I know. Shocking stuff. But here’s the actual math, because I did it so you don’t have to. Say I sell a paperback for…
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The Quiet Shore: Why Virginia Beach Feels Eerily Empty This Memorial Day Season
A personal reflection on America’s changing relationship with travel, leisure, and the open road The waves are still rolling in, the boardwalk is still there, porpoises play in the surf, and the seagulls haven’t gotten the memo. But something is different at Virginia Beach this Memorial Day season — and if you’ve been coming here…
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Free Giveaway!
Here’s your chance to get a free Kindle version of “Wherever We May Roam: Finding Your Travel Style“. Beginning today (May 10th) and running until May 22nd, you can enter to be one of 100 lucky winners. You can sign up on Goodreads, or use the link below to enter. All I ask is that…
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Wherever We May Roam: Finding Your Travel Style — Now Available
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After years of traveling, learning, adjusting, and sometimes getting it completely wrong, I’m excited to finally share something that has been a long time in the making: My new book, Wherever We May Roam: Finding Your Travel Style, is now available. Why I Wrote This Book Travel has never been a one-size-fits-all experience. Over time, my…
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Castles, Creepy Laundry Rooms, and Airbnb Disasters
Our ten-week journey through Europe recently concluded with an extensive exploration of Ireland, completing a circuit that began on the east coast and took us through Northern Ireland, the Great Atlantic Way, the southern coast, and finally back to the eastern coast of Ireland before finishing in Dublin. After our adventures in England, Wales, Scotland,…
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Exploring Western Ireland: From Galway to the Wild Atlantic Way
Our recent 10-week journey through Ireland’s western coast offered a glimpse into both well-traveled tourist destinations and hidden local gems. After establishing our base in Oranmore, just outside Galway, we set out to experience Ireland’s famous landscapes and small towns that define its rugged western edge. Galway itself presented a mixed experience. As Ireland’s fourth…
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Discovering County Roscommon: Ireland’s Hidden Heartland of History, Legend, and Pastoral Beauty
Escape the crowded tourist trails and discover County Roscommon, a hidden gem in Ireland’s heartland. This beautiful and bucolic county offers a peaceful retreat steeped in history and legend, a place where pastoral landscapes meet ancient stories. While Ireland’s overall visitor numbers have seen fluctuations, with overseas visitors down 15% in March 2025 compared to…
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Tips for Visiting The Cliffs of Moher: Costs, Crowds, and the Best Viewing Angles
The Cliffs of Moher. Just the name conjures images of dramatic coastlines, crashing waves, and windswept beauty. This iconic Irish landmark attracts approximately 1.5 million visitors every year, and for good reason. But planning a trip to this natural wonder requires a little know-how to make the most of your experience. From understanding the costs…
