This post was written in partnership with Rockport You’ve heard of The Hamptons. And you’ve most likely heard of Montauk. Both are world renowned summertime destinations along the Atlantic coast of Long Island, known for their rich and famous visitors. But what if you’re looking for a weekend retreat from New York City or the surrounding area and don’t care to “see and be seen?” What if you’re looking for
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If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve seen several photos from my recent trip of a lifetime to the Galapagos (like this one, this one, this one and this one). You also may have been one of the over 160,000 people who saw the article on Business Insider detailing my trip to the Galapagos. Most recently, my trip to the Galapagos was featured in a full page spread in Hong
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In each installment of Just So You Know, I share with you one thing you should know about (like a hidden place to stay, a unique experience or incredible place to eat). Whatever it is, you probably don’t know about it…but now you do! — The Basics Just So You Know: Eigg Time’s Sweeney’s Bothy Location: Isle of Eigg, Scotland (Map) How To Get There: Fly to Glasgow. From Glasgow, take the ScotRail to Mallaig
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As a traveler who, based on my age, falls into the millennial generation — and as a travel writer who’s written about how millennials relate to the outdoors and how the outdoor industry is changing to relate to millenials — I was happy to help out when a producer from CBS This Morning asked me to be part a segment on how millennials experience the outdoors. So to get the story,
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A trip to the Galapagos is the definition of a “trip of a lifetime.” The Ecuadorian islands are remote, largely undeveloped, and wild. You have to really want to visit. I recently got back from 5 days in the Galapagos and like to describe my trip as a “sea safari” — or the ocean equivalent of an African safari. Here, it’s all about the animals! Sure there’ll be land-based excursions,
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If you follow me on Instagram, you know I recently took an insanely luxurious trip-of-a-lifetime to the Galapagos. I went to experience Pikaia Lodge, the Galapagos’ only 5-star hotel. With just 14 rooms (perched atop an extinct volcano with commanding 360-degree views of Santa Cruz Island), Pikaia is intimate, private and peaceful. But it’s not all about the hotel — during the day, your time will be spent exploring the
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Hey guys, sorry I was a bit absent here on the blog the last few weeks — I was busy writing travel articles for a few other outlets (mainly Inside Hook, a men’s lifestyle website that you should be keeping up with if you don’t already). If you follow me on Snapchat you may have heard me talk about a few of these articles, but if not, I’ve rounded them up
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This post is sponsored by Rockport. While I’ve been traveling in their boots for awhile (style + comfort = win win), I’ve teamed up with Rockport to rock a few different pairs of their shoes on adventures like the one below! — I love Malibu. It’s the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles — and I escape to Malibu a lot. At about 40 minutes from LA (depending where
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