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“9 under-the-radar things to do in Avalon, the iconic Catalina Island town,” Los Angeles Times, August 2024
“The 101 Best West Coast Experiences,” Los Angeles Times, May 2024
“10 SoCal Spots for Afternoon Tea,” Westways Magazine, May 2024
“10 Under-the-Radar Spas to Rejuvenate in Hot Water In and Around L.A.,” Los Angeles Times, January 2024
“Colorfying the Outdoors with Wade Holland,” Territory Supply, April 2024
“Tested: The Best Waxed Canvas Backpacks of 2024,” Territory Supply, December 2023
“Want to Bring Your Kids to Disneyland for $50? It *Might* Be Possible in 2024,” Fodor's, December 2023
“First Timer's Guide to Albuquerque's International Balloon Fiesta,” Territory Supply, October 2023
“Out and About in Southern California, For the Love of Books,” Westways, Fall 2023
“11 Best Camping Apps for Wildin’ in the Woods,” Territory Supply, September 2023
“The Flavors of Idaho’s Trailing of the Sheep Festival,” Northwest Travel and Life, August 2023
“Out and About in Southern California, 123 Farm,” Westways, Spring 2023
“Out and About in Southern California, Ninjas in Training,” Westways, Spring 2023
“9 Awesomely Free Things To Do in Seattle, Washington,” Territory Supply, February 2023
“The Meditative Joys of Llama Trekking with Blue,” Territory Supply, February 2023
“7 Adventurous Islands to Explore in California,” Territory Supply, January 2023
“Shop These 7 Gift Ideas for Food-Loving Travelers,” Marriott Bonvoy, December 2022
“10 Adventurous Things To Do in Colorado in the Fall,” Territory Supply, October 2022
“New York Is...,” Cameron Kids, September 2022
“11 Sweet Camping Spots Near Fort Bragg, California,” Territory Supply, August 2022
“9 Amazing Scenic Drives Near Los Angeles, California,” Territory Supply, July 2022
“Beyond First Class: Private Jet Travel,” The Compass, Summer 2022
“Vacation Rentals with a Commission,” The Compass, Summer 2022
“Utah Road Trip,” L.A. Parent, May 2022
“Pool Party,” co-authored with Amy Duchene, Cameron Kids, March 2022
“How to Tap into the Benefits of Social Media Influencers,” The Compass, Spring 2022
“Tap into Your Brand Identity,” The Compass, Spring 2022
“The Power of Choosing a Niche,” The Compass, Spring 2022
“Taking Off: Meet the Podcaster Behind "Masters in Travel,” The Compass, Winter 2021
“Noisemakers: The People, Places and Companies Doing It Right in 2021,” The Compass, December 2021
“I've been camping my whole life. Here are 16 tips I'd recommend to first-timers." Insider.com, November 2021
“Back with a Bang! SoCal theme parks welcome us back,” L.A. Parent, July 2021
“Hike & Grub,” L.A. Parent, July 2021
“Tap into Your Brand Identity,” The Compass, May 2021
“Making Money on the New Vegas,” The Compass, May 2021
“The Power of Choosing a Niche,” The Compass, May 2021
“Roaring Into Las Vegas,” Westways Magazine, May 2021
“Dive Into the Emerging World of Sustainable Swimsuits,” Sierra Magazine, May 2021
“Roaring Into Vegas,” Westways, May 2021
“I visited 3 of California’s Channel Islands — known as the Galápagos of North America — and they're hidden gems filled with wildlife and stunning beauty,” Insider.com, April 2021
“Texas Getaway Cabins,” Texas Journey, November 2020
“Can Peru's beloved dish help save Machu Picchu?," BBC Travel, October 2020
“Learn how apple butter is made at this SoCal mountain fest," Los Angeles Times, November 2020
“Ax throwing, camping and Santa at Lake Arrowhead theme park," Los Angeles Times, September 2020
“JPL’s Pauline Hwang has her sight on Mars,” L.A. Parent, July 2020
“The Benefits of Outdoor Camps for All Kids," L.A. Parent, February 2020
“Historic Filipinotown: Food, Stories, Entrepreneurship," L.A. Parent, January 2020
“Los Angeles's Hottest Hood: Historic Filipinotown,” Hemispheres Magazine, October 2019
“From Bean to Bar (And Into Your Stomach),” Faces Magazine, October 2019
“Five Iconic Chocolates,” Faces Magazine, October 2019
“How To Get Moviegoers Outside,” Sierra Magazine, September 2019
“LA Is Celebrating 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' With 1959 Pricing— So You Can Eat a $0.99 Pastrami Sandwich and Get a $2 Blowout,” Travel + Leisure Online, August 2019
“Forget Friday, Monday Is the Day to Play Hooky—Here's Why,” Travel + Leisure Online, August 2019
“These Travel Trends Will Inspire You to Take One More Trip Before Summer Is Over,” Travel + Leisure Online, August 2019
“Checking In With Your Favorite Brands: How Lifestyle Companies Are Turning To Hospitality As the Ultimate In Epxeriential Merchandising,” Delta Sky Magazine, August 2019
“Equinox's New Hotel in New York City Combines Fitness and Luxury,” Travel + Leisure Online, July 2019
“Pulling the Peel Back on the Tokyo Banana,” Hemispheres Magazine, July 2019
“On World Reef Day, reminders of what you can do to keep coral safe," Los Angeles Times, June 2019
“Waste Not, Want Not: How the Food Waste Crisis is Spurring Change in the Ways We Harvest, Sell and Buy Food,” Delta Sky Magazine, April 2019
“A Quick Guide to San Diego for All Ages," L.A. Parent, January 2019
“See the light at James Turrell's Skyspace in Claremont," Los Angeles Times, December 2018
“Japan's Special Take on a Packed Lunch," BBC Travel, October 2018
“Culver City: The former Fox Studio backlot in LA comes alive with destination eateries and serious retail therapy,” Delta Sky Magazine, May 2018
“Los Angeles Is...,” Cameron Kids, April 2018
“Tokyo's Modern Marvels,” Faces Magazine, January 2018
“Onigiri Recipe,” Faces Magazine, January 2018
“Maneki-Neko, Japan's Beloved Cat,” Faces Magazine, January 2018
“Soak in the view of California's Grand Canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park," Los Angeles Times, December 2017
“Feast on tofu in O.C.'s Little Saigon for a new view of what bean curd can do,” Los Angeles Times, November 2017
“Isamu Noguchi’s Hidden Public Sculpture Garden Explores 7 Landscapes in “California Scenario,” Garden Collage Magazine, November 2017
"Watch some strings being pulled at L.A.'s Bob Baker Marionette Theater," Los Angeles Times, October 2017
"Don a yang mori head towel at Wi Spa in L.A.'s Koreatown," Los Angeles Times, October 2017
"Swim, snorkel and kayak off Santa Cruz Island," Los Angeles Times, September 2017
“Smell the Flowers at the Los Angeles Flower District,” Los Angeles Times, August 2017
“Take a taste of Tiki at the Tonga Hut, L.A.'s longest-running tiki bar,” Los Angeles Times, August 2017
“Run With the Grunions on Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro,” Los Angeles Times, June 2017
“The Goleta Butterfly Preserve Is An Enchanting Find,” Garden Collage Magazine, January 2017
“Understanding The Magic of Nurse Logs,” Garden Collage Magazine, January 2017
“The Botanical History of Christmas, From Wreaths to Mistletoe,” Garden Collage Magazine, December 2016
“Headed To Hawai’i? Here Are 5 Plants Worth Seeking Out on The Islands,” Garden Collage Magazine, June 2016
“The Story Behind Garden Gnomes Is More Compelling Than You Might Think,” Garden Collage Magazine, June 2016
“A Beautiful Summer in Washington: Memories of a Farm, Field, and Forest Wedding,” Garden Collage Magazine, June 2016
“Now Is The Time To Visit The Iconic California Poppy Fields,” Garden Collage Magazine, April 2016
“An Introduction to Botany at the Huntington’s Plant Lab,” Garden Collage Magazine, April 2016
“Exploring the Wildflowers of Los Angeles at the Theodore Payne Foundation,” Garden Collage Magazine, May 2015
“Wanderings: Whidbey Island, Washington, Explore an Island Jewel on Washington’s Original Scenic Isle Way,” Western Art and Architecture, Summer 2010
BOOKS
“Five Hundred Adventures in the West,” West Margin Press, coming Spring 2025
“New York Is...,”, illustrated by Alexander Vidal, Cameron Kids/Abrams, Fall 2022
“Pool Party,” illustrated by Anne Bentley, Cameron Kids/Abrams, Spring 2022
“Los Angeles Is...,”, illustrated by Alexander Vidal, Cameron Kids/Abrams, Spring 2018
“Southern California: A Guide for the Eyes,” EyeMuse Books, 2015
“New Mexico: A Guide for the Eyes,” EyeMuse Books, 2009, revised in 2012