@TravelEditor

Editor, writer, traveler, reader, dog lover. Currently: Personal finance writer at @NerdWallet. Previously: Deputy executive editor at @SmarterTravel.

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Joined March 2009
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The views and hues Macedon, captured less than an hour from Melbourne in the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges 🍁 📸 via IG/brenton_captures
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For once, a happy airplane story! wapo.st/3OO0kzn

Strangers rally for couple’s makeshift midair wedding

Jeremy Salda and Pam Patterson were on their way to a Las Vegas wedding chapel when their flight was canceled.

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This essay brought back memories of past expedition cruises I've taken. Interesting to see it from the other side. outsideonline.com/adventure-…

I Saw the World on Cruise Ships

High school didn't serve up much adventure, so Devin Murphy signed up to do grunt work on expedition ships that sailed to Alaska, Iceland, Antarctica, and other far-flung places. Turned out to be a...

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Enjoyed this profile of a longtime hotel housekeeper. afar.com/magazine/a-hotel-ho…

Queen of Clean

What it’s actually like to work as a hotel maid in Manhattan.

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Africa’s rising cities

By 2100, 13 of the world’s 20 biggest urban areas will be in Africa.

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Reading this is a fascinating, immersive experience.
Max Bearak@maxbearak19 Nov 2021
This project is about the rapid ascendance of African cities into the ranks of the world's largest. But it was born, too, of a desire to slow down our journalism; to link this historic transformation with individual stories; to dispel pernicious myths. washingtonpost.com/world/int…

Africa’s rising cities

By 2100, 13 of the world’s 20 biggest urban areas will be in Africa.

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Morten@helifliMorten13 Nov 2021
Good Morning from Norway…amazing display over Tromsø
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Beautifully written story. washingtonpost.com/magazine/…

Perspective | The painful truth about caregiving: Your determination isn’t enough to save a loved...

After caring for my ill son, my dying husband and my elderly mother, I’ve learned just how little we can control.

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Tahoe reacts to SF company's Caldor fire response: ‘Just abhorrent’

Are wildfires in the American West becoming so common that they're 'foreseeable'? And, if...

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Thought-provoking read. afar.com/magazine/learning-t…

Hawai‘i Is Not Our Playground

Rethinking how, and when, to visit.

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Ambitious and poignant journalism from four far-flung places where the tourists don't come anymore theguardian.com/global-devel…

‘No one comes here any more’: the human cost as Covid wipes out tourism

From Bolivia’s Lake Titicaca to wildlife tourism in Nepal, we find out how the crisis has affected people in four travel hotspots – and whether or not they want the tourists to return

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Scott Keyes@smkeyes17 Aug 2021
Hotels exploring the Spirit Airlines model, experimenting with a la carte pricing. Cheaper room rate, but: Early check-in: $20 Pool use: $25 wsj.com/articles/hotels-try-…

Hotels Try Out Fees for Using the Pool and Checking In Early

Lodging companies such as MCR are experimenting with a la carte pricing for services and amenities, and cutting room rates in return.

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The hotel chains that have handled COVID-19 best: nerdwallet.com/article/trave…

Travel Money Hub: Loyalty Programs, Cards, and More - NerdWallet

Dreaming of a vacation? We've got the tools and tips to help you compare and find the smartest travel credit cards and loyalty programs. Future you will thank you.

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The Best Hikes in Hawaii Through Rain Forests, Volcanoes, and Secret Beaches travelandleisure.com/trip-id…

15 Best Places to Go Hiking in Hawaii

The best hikes in Hawaii through rain forests, volcanoes, and secret beaches.

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Mentally, here. What's the most beautiful #roomwithaview you've ever seen? Show us. 👇 📹: @ananewyork
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Skift
@skift16 Jun 2021
Intrepid Travel's Overtourism Antidote for Europe Focuses on Hyperlocal and Remote skift.com/2021/06/16/intrepi…

Intrepid Travel's Overtourism Antidote for Europe Focuses on Hyperlocal and Remote

Intrepid Travel is launching a new kind of conservation-focused tour that aims to be the antidote to big crowds visiting the same places.

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InvestigateTV@InvestigateTV19 May 2021
As more people are getting back into travel, there are fewer vehicles available to rent. That means rental car prices are sky high. @RachelDePompa spoke with Sara Rathner at @NerdWallet about what to expect. #WatchingYourWallet
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NerdWallet
@NerdWallet12 Mar 2021
🤓 Nerdy Tip: Getting a travel rewards credit card at least six months before your big trip helps you earn points for that dream vacation when the time is right. For more tips and to compare the latest travel rewards cards 👉bit.ly/3evyetf
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Sarah Schlichter addresses some frequently asked questions & common misconceptions about car & home insurance. Reported by @TravelEditor via @NerdWallet thebeaconnewspapers.com/thin…

Things you need to know about insurance | Beacon

Insurance is notoriously complicated, and few people have the time or desire to pore over their policies. But some basic knowledge can go a long way. And that’s where an insurance agent can help, by...

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Liam Dillon@dillonliam30 Apr 2021
The boom in remote work means a boom in population — and housing prices — in Lake Tahoe, Palm Springs and many other places you'd like to take a vacation latimes.com/homeless-housing…

The remote work revolution is transforming, and unsettling, resort areas like Lake Tahoe

Vacation destinations have become primary homes during the COVID-19 pandemic as Lake Tahoe and Palm Springs see surges in population and housing costs.

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