Exploring the Olympic Peninsula with Jeff Burlingame
Moon Olympic Peninsula author Jeff Burlingame was born and raised in the Olympic Peninsula, in the town of Aberdeen. He grew up exploring the areas around him; working as a shake rat in the peninsula’s woods; hiking the 14-mile round trip trail to the top of Colonel Bob Peak; and fishing the area’s beautiful rivers, lakes, and streams. Below he shares tips with Moon.com on how to enjoy this majestic area.
Exploring Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo with Bruce Whipperman
In the early 1980s, Moon Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo author Bruce Whipperman was drawn away from a 20-year career of teaching physics to travel—and he hasn't stopped since. For him, travel writing heightens his awareness of the places he visits and helps him focus his own travel experiences. We asked Bruce to give us some insight and advice on travel to Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, and he was more than happy to help.
Discovering Michigan's Upper Peninsula with Paul Vachon
Even though he grew up in Detroit, Moon Michigan's Upper Peninsula author Paul Vachon has always been aware of the fact that Michigan consists of two peninsulas—different in many ways, but both integral parts of the Great Lake State. Vachon has written three books on Michigan and released an iPhone app about Detroit. We asked him to help us with some tips on travel to the UP and he was happy to oblige.
Discovering the Hudson River Valley with Nikki Goth Itoi
Moon Hudson River Valley author Nikki Goth Itoi grew up making maple syrup in the Catskills, and later studied in the Berkshires and got married in Rhinebeck. These days, she visits the region to enjoy winery tours in Dutchess County, fall foliage in the mountains, and lake time in the Adirondacks. We asked her to give us some tips on traveling to the Hudson River Valley and she was happy to help.
Discovering Beijing & Shanghai with Susie Gordon
After Moon Beijing & Shanghai author Susie Gordon’s first vacation to China, she was so enamored of Shanghai that she decided to move there permanently. After three years, she is proud to call it home. We asked her for some insider tips on visiting Beijing and Shanghai and she was happy to help.
Exploring NYC Area Hiking Trails with Skip Card
A native of Washington State, Moon Take a Hike New York City author Skip Card has climbed most of the Northwest’s highest peaks, including 14,410-foot Mount Rainier. Skip worked for many years as an outdoors reporter and his freelance work has appeared in magazines ranging from Outside to New York Family. Skip and his family now live on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. We asked him for some advice on hiking in NYC and he was happy to help.
Living Abroad in London with Karen White
While studying as an undergraduate student in southern England, Moon Living Abroad in London author Karen White fell in love with Britain. She moved to London a few years later to start life as a graduate student and later met her British husband, sealing her fate. We asked her to share some of her best tips for making the move to London.
Living Abroad in Ireland with Christina McDonald
When Moon Living Abroad in Ireland author and journalist Christina McDonald first visited Ireland, she was seduced by the emerald green of the countryside, the colorful, terraced houses, and the friendly, charismatic people. A year after returning home to America, she decided to make the move to Ireland to pursue a master's degree in journalism. We asked Christina to share some tips and advice about life in Ireland, and she was happy to help.
Seeking Seoul with Jonathan Hopfner
Moon Seoul author and journalist Jonathan Hopfner was first lured to South Korea in the late 1990s for a writing position with a newspaper in Seoul. Since 2008, Seoul has been Jonathan’s home and consistent source of inspiration. We asked him to answer some questions about travel to Seoul and he was happy to oblige.
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Moon Travel Guides make independent travel and outdoor exploration fun and accessible. With expert and adventurous travel writers delivering a mix of honest insight, first-rate strategic travel advice, insider travel tips and an essential dose of humor, Moon Travel Guides ensure that travelers have an uncommon and entirely satisfying experience. Each travel book is filled with unique trip ideas, easy-to-use maps, and detailed information on sights, restaurants, and accommodations. Moon Travel Guides not only point you in the right direction, they inspire new ideas and adventure. Whether you are seeking a relaxing beach trip to Hawaii, or an adventure travel trip to the rainforests of Costa Rica, Moon guidebooks—and Moon.com—are with you every step of the way. Founded in 1973, the Moon Travel Guides series includes Moon Handbooks, Moon Outdoors, Moon Metro, Moon Living Abroad and Moon Spotlight travel books. Moon is based in Berkeley, California and is a proud member of the Perseus Books Group.