Outbound Lynx

Tom Harris

Americas & Adventure Travel Writer

Travel writer and photographer covering the Americas — from Caribbean coastlines to US national parks. Tom focuses on destination guides, road trips, and practical travel planning.

Tom has spent the last eight years exploring North, Central, and South America, with extended stays in Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and across the US mainland. His writing combines on-the-ground experience with actionable logistics — the kind of detail that saves you time and money on the road.

Areas of Expertise

  • Caribbean and Central America travel (Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Mexico)
  • US destinations, state parks, and island guides (Hawaii, Florida, Pacific Northwest)
  • Canada road trips and outdoor adventure
  • Travel budgeting, logistics, and itinerary building

Writing Approach

Tom writes destination guides built on real travel experience. Every recommendation comes from personal visits — he includes the practical details (costs, transport options, timing, crowd levels) that turn a rough idea into a workable trip plan.

Articles by Tom Harris (121)

Silhouette of a lone hiker above Hawaii's wild landscape at golden hour, with Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, and Maui on the horizon.
Tallahassee skyline at golden hour with the Florida State Capitol dome rising above pine trees
Hands holding a magenta debit card near an ATM during golden hour
Surfers in silhouette along Santa Teresa beach at golden hour
Pensacola coastline panorama at golden hour showing Fort Pickens, Santa Rosa Island, and downtown Pensacola
Editorial wide-shot of Cocoa Beach coastline with surfers, pier, and distant Cape Canaveral rocket launch plume
Editorial outdoor travel scene of a traveler paying by card at a sunlit street market
Costa Rica's Magic: Nature & Adventure
Costa Rica: Luxury Eco-Lodges or Budget Hostels?
Costa Rica: Volcanoes, Cloud Forests & Pristine Beaches
Costa Rica on a Budget: Affordable Stays & Rich Experiences
Costa Rica's Hidden Danger: Beach Flags & Staying Safe