Corinne McDermott
Articles by Corinne McDermott
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Best Things To Do In The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park
A practical, gear-informed guide to hiking, climbing, camping, and exploring the Needles District—featuring trail stats, gear recommendations, real-world conditions, and essential logistics for backpackers, climbers, and families.
Meet The Bolivian Skateboarders Bringing Andean Culture To The Halfpipe
In La Paz’s high-altitude barrios, a new generation of skateboarders is reshaping extreme sports by weaving Aymara cosmology, handwoven textiles, and traditional music into their tricks—and building Bolivia’s first Olympic-standard halfpipe in the process.
Where Was The History Of Sound Filmed? Uncovering the Real Locations Behind the BBC Documentary
A detailed, location-by-location investigation of the filming sites used in the BBC’s 2023 documentary series 'The History of Sound' — including studio facilities, historic recording venues, and field locations across the UK, USA, and Germany, with verified GPS coordinates, equipment specs, and production logistics.
Women's Travel: Safety, Community, and Authentic Connection in a Changing World
A grounded, data-informed exploration of women’s travel—covering safety innovations, community-driven platforms, destination-specific insights, gear recommendations, and the evolving economics of solo and group travel for women worldwide.
When to Visit Kyoto, Japan: Best and Worst Times — A Hospitality Expert’s Seasonal Breakdown
A data-driven, on-the-ground analysis of Kyoto’s seasonal tourism patterns, crowd density, pricing, weather, and cultural events—based on 12 years of hostel, ryokan, and boutique hotel operations across Higashiyama, Arashiyama, and Pontocho.
Stockholm Just ABBA: Beyond the Museum — A Realistic, Ground-Level Guide to ABBA’s Stockholm
A practical, historically grounded exploration of ABBA’s authentic Stockholm — from their 1970s recording studios and apartment blocks to rehearsal spaces, live venues, and everyday haunts — with verified addresses, transit times, archival photos (described textually), and candid local insights.
22 Of The Best Things To Do In Mexico City: A Culinary & Cultural Story
A meticulously researched, sensory-rich guide to Mexico City’s top 22 experiences — from historic markets and UNESCO sites to street-food crawls and avant-garde dining. Includes verified hours, exact addresses, price ranges, and culinary context.
The Books Our Editors Couldn’t Put Down This Season: A Culinary Traveler’s Shelf of Obsession
Five indispensable new releases that redefined how our editorial team thinks about food, place, and memory — from a Tokyo ramen master’s 30-year archive to a rigorously researched history of West African fermentation traditions.
Henry Golding’s Taiwan Night Market Expedition: A Gear-Tested, Flavor-Fueled Field Report
Outdoor gear reviewer and travel equipment specialist analyzes Henry Golding’s documented Taiwan night market visits—evaluating real-world performance of compact travel gear, food safety practices, urban navigation tools, and cultural accessibility across Shilin, Raohe, and Fengjia night markets.
How I Travel: Yvonne Orji’s Real-World Packing Strategy, Carry-On Discipline, and Jet-Lag Resilience
A gear-focused analysis of Yvonne Orji’s documented travel habits — from her verified carry-on setup (Rimowa Essential Lite 22″) to her hydration protocol, noise-canceling earbud preferences (Bose QuietComfort Ultra), and how she maintains wellness across 12+ time zones per year.
As Climate Change Persists, So Does Its Threat to My Faith Traditions
A field-tested reflection on how rising temperatures, intensified wildfires, disrupted pilgrimage routes, and eroded sacred landscapes are directly undermining centuries-old religious practices—from Hindu river rituals in the Ganges to Indigenous seasonal ceremonies in Alaska—and what gear-dependent adaptations faith communities are deploying to survive.
Books, Kids, Maps, and Story: How Narrative Literacy Shapes Family Travel Experiences
A hospitality industry analysis of how physical books, child-centered cartography, and intentional storytelling transform family stays—from hostel bunk rooms to boutique hotel suites—supported by data from Hostelworld, Booking.com, and the American Library Association.