Ryan Ver Berkmoes – Author & Travel Expert

Posts of my adventures around the world, including the latest one below:

Ryan Ver Berkmoes

Author, journalist, travel expert, raconteur

It’s summer and time to hit the road. Some of my favorite US journeys:

My online guide to making sense of the myriad choices from Aruba to the Virgins. Find your best choice among 28 islands and groups.

The best islands for cheap rum, free sand and big savings.

My BBC guide for South Africa. Plus my interview with a top safari guide.

Undiscovered Hawaii

Molokaʻi is a cultural treasure and my favorite Hawaiian island. Two articles:

Lanaʻi is like no other island. My guide.

Order now for summer strolls!

Walking Chicago, 31 Walks in the Windy City

For details and a free sample walk, go here. Order your copy here.

Photos and stories of trips to places as diverse as Bali, New Orleans, Chicago, Ireland and East Timor. Plus ways to make your trips better.

Fulminations, insights and other observations on the horrors of Airports, the wretched excess of Amazon, how to get lost with a GPS and more.

Links to all my books in print plus a random and changing selection of favorite reads on the road.

My experience, media appearances, background, favorite beer of the moment and more.

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