Expertise
Road Trips, Food Spots, Hiking
- C. Gordon's travel writing has appeared in Slate, Paste, SlashGear, and various other sites.
- He's often able to instinctually find the best burger in new towns.
- He's driven across the U.S. multiple times, and has inadvertently been to numerous Lexingtons.
Experience
C. Gordon is a writer and editor whose work has appeared in Slate, Vice, Mental Floss, and The Globe and Mail, among others. His travels have taken him throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and he's given numerous rides to the airport, mostly getting people there on time. He currently lives in Houston.
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Destinations
By C. Gordon
When visiting Europe, there's always a chance that one or more historic buildings will be under repair, but there's no reason to let it spoil your vacation.
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Travel Guides
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Before you book an Airbnb for your vacation, you probably have a lot of questions. But there's one inquiry you shouldn't ask the host.
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Destinations
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Shark attacks may be rare, but there's still a chance one will happen on your Hawaii vacation — particularly if you visit this popular island.
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Destinations
By C. Gordon
USA Today gave the title of "most walkable city" to a city that might surprise you, especially if you expected it to be New York City taking the crown.
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When deciding what to have for breakfast while on your cruise vacation, there's one dish in particular you should avoid. Here's why.
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