Before I totally forget to give you an update this summer (is it seriously summer already?), here are a few recent pieces I wrote for Budget Travel, including a guide to travel “secrets” in one of my favorite cities, Miami, and my thoughts on why you should visit Joshua Tree National Park, like, yesterday. Take a look-see:

Best-Kept Secrets of Miami Beach

Which National Park Is Best for You?: Joshua Tree: Best for a Spiritual Experience

8 Indispensable Family Travel Websites—Plus 4 Amazing Apps to Download Now

Aaaaand, just to be super-cagey, there’s something new and exciting coming down the pike for me, but I won’t tell what it is yet…