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Danger Jill Robinson One trip is never enough Traveling writer specializing in adventure travel, adventure sports, culture, food and drink, luxury travel and the environment.

I divide my time between writing about travel, running a kayak business and trying to wring awe-inspiring adventure out of every day.

Why does it seem like everyone is going to Portugal? See one good reason, in my most recent article for the Nob Hill Gaz...
06/08/2024

Why does it seem like everyone is going to Portugal? See one good reason, in my most recent article for the Nob Hill Gazette.

Bright sunshine reflects off red-tiled roofs on buildings that flank the banks of the Rio Douro, cascading down steep streets to sparkle on the water, making it gleam like the liquid metal for which it’s named — the river of gold. Crowds wander Porto’s waterfront walkways to gaze at the bridge...

Looking to stretch your hiking experience with an intro backpacking trip? Learn the basics in my recent article for Sier...
14/07/2024

Looking to stretch your hiking experience with an intro backpacking trip? Learn the basics in my recent article for Sierra.

What you need to take your hiking to the next level

Travel by train in New Zealand in my latest article for the Nob Hill Gazette.
28/06/2024

Travel by train in New Zealand in my latest article for the Nob Hill Gazette.

The spectacular landscape of New Zealand (Aotearoa in the Māori language) — from lush native forests and snow-capped mountains to sweeping beaches and glassy lakes and fjords — has been the backdrop for epic motion pictures, like The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia. It’s unders...

Want to go to Samoa? Check out my article on the Intrepid Travel Samoa Adventure in TravelAge West.
13/06/2024

Want to go to Samoa? Check out my article on the Intrepid Travel Samoa Adventure in TravelAge West.

Heavy on cultural experiences, the Intrepid trip features seven nights in Samoa, including two in Apia on Upolu, two in Asau on Savaii and three in Lalomanu on Upolu

It took just the right wolf pack to make me see Las Vegas in a different light. Check out my latest for Fodor's Travel.
01/03/2024

It took just the right wolf pack to make me see Las Vegas in a different light. Check out my latest for Fodor's Travel.

Fodor's provides expert travel content worth exploring so you can dream up your next trip. The world is a weird and wonderful place—we want to show you around.

With 118 islands and atolls, soft sandy beaches, a sunny climate and welcoming people, it’s understandable why Tahiti an...
06/02/2024

With 118 islands and atolls, soft sandy beaches, a sunny climate and welcoming people, it’s understandable why Tahiti and the rest of French Polynesia are popular with honeymooners. Where should you go? Read my article for the Nob Hill Gazette to find out.

With 118 islands and atolls, soft sandy beaches, a sunny climate and welcoming people, it’s understandable why Tahiti and the rest of French Polynesia are popular with honeymooners.

Slow adventure isn’t usually my speed, but post-injury, I kept an open mind during an adventure on Vancouver Island. See...
05/02/2024

Slow adventure isn’t usually my speed, but post-injury, I kept an open mind during an adventure on Vancouver Island. See what happened in my story for Shondaland.

During a trip to Vancouver Island, a writer confronts her physical need to swap extreme exploits for a much slower sojourn.

I had a hard time keeping this list small. Check out my latest for AFAR.
04/02/2024

I had a hard time keeping this list small. Check out my latest for AFAR.

Beach enclaves, wellness getaways, green retreats: These are the 10 best resorts in the Hawaiian Islands.

Check out National Geographic’s 2024 Travelers of the Year, a project I’ve been working on for the past few months. Thes...
01/02/2024

Check out National Geographic’s 2024 Travelers of the Year, a project I’ve been working on for the past few months. These nine travelers inspire us to experience the best of the world, and once we’re out the door, help make our journeys more meaningful.

These nine game changers are making a difference. Here they share their tips on how to be a better traveler.

In April, I traveled to Te Wāhipounamu, New Zealand's South Island, to check out a 14,600-hectare working sheep station ...
21/12/2023

In April, I traveled to Te Wāhipounamu, New Zealand's South Island, to check out a 14,600-hectare working sheep station in an alpine landscape that I didn't want to leave. Flockhill is expanding in 2024 to include a small number of villas and a restaurant (beyond the existing homestead). Check out my feature article in Robb Report Australia & New Zealand for the story.

https://view.publitas.com/robb-report-australia-and-new-zealand/holiday-2023/page/140

No need to sleep on an airport floor when there are excellent airport hotels nearby. Check out this list in my most rece...
05/12/2023

No need to sleep on an airport floor when there are excellent airport hotels nearby. Check out this list in my most recent article for AFAR.

Why crash on an airport floor anymore? These airport hotels around the world offer far more than a comfortable bed.

I wrote this article about meaningful ways to connect with Hawaiian culture for Globetrotting magazine right as news was...
08/11/2023

I wrote this article about meaningful ways to connect with Hawaiian culture for Globetrotting magazine right as news was breaking about the Maui wildfires. Please consider adding any of the experiences to your next trip to the Hawaiian Islands, as well as needed assistance in Maui.

When I’m in the Hawaiian Islands, I spend part of my time participating in cultural experiences and volunteering opportunities centred around mālama. The word, meaning to “care for,” highlights one of the things that makes the destination special—the interconnected relationship between peop...

Read my latest for AFAR to learn about these award-winning historic hotels.
16/10/2023

Read my latest for AFAR to learn about these award-winning historic hotels.

Book a storied stay at one of these winners of the 2023 Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence.

After a scary scuba incident, I was left wondering whether I'd ever truly feel comfortable diving. Luckily, a dive trip ...
11/10/2023

After a scary scuba incident, I was left wondering whether I'd ever truly feel comfortable diving. Luckily, a dive trip to Fiji got me reacquainted with my skills, and I got to tell the story for Shondaland.

With her confidence shattered, a writer seeks to feel comfortable deep underwater again.

This article of mine appeared in the July/August 2023 print issue of the Saturday Evening Post before the Maui wildfires...
05/09/2023

This article of mine appeared in the July/August 2023 print issue of the Saturday Evening Post before the Maui wildfires, and illustrates the importance of listening to Native Hawaiians and residents about how best to respect their sacred home.

The new era of tourism in Hawai‘i encourages visitors to leave the archipelago better than they found it.

Looking for an integrative wellness program somewhere beautiful? Check out my latest for Travel + Leisure.
04/07/2023

Looking for an integrative wellness program somewhere beautiful? Check out my latest for Travel + Leisure.

Integrative lifestyle program "Within" at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay gives guests something to dream about.

Keep your eyes on this important voyage, and learn more in my article for National Geographic.
09/06/2023

Keep your eyes on this important voyage, and learn more in my article for National Geographic.

The crew of the Hōkūleʻa is embarking on an arduous 47-month journey across the Pacific Rim.

Looking for great water shoes for your outdoorsy pursuits? Check out my Outside review of some of the best.
26/05/2023

Looking for great water shoes for your outdoorsy pursuits? Check out my Outside review of some of the best.

Whether you’re looking for a comfortable shoe to keep out pebbly intruders or an easy slide for your beach getaway, we’ve got you covered

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