Tom Harris - Page 2 · Outbound Lynx

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 (154)

A monkey sits on a tree branch overlooking a tropical beach and forest at Manuel Antonio National Park.

2026-08-14

Manuel Antonio Costa Rica: Beaches, Wildlife, Park Tips

Manuel Antonio Costa Rica packs monkeys, sloths, and swimmable beaches into one compact park - but a Tuesday closure and daily caps catch visitors off guard.

2026-08-13

Costa Rica National Parks: Which Ones Are Worth It

28 parks, most trips fit two. Which costa rica national parks match your time and logistics - ranked by effort, crowds, and booking rules updated January 2026.

Glendalough monastic ruins and round tower beside lakes and mountains at dusk in the Wicklow Mountains.

2026-08-12

Glendalough Poitin and Day Trip Guide to Ruins and Lakes

Explore Glendalough poitin's heritage and plan your day trip to the monastic ruins, lakes, and Wicklow Mountains with transport and trail tips.

A passenger ferry travels across the sea with an island visible in the distance.

2026-08-11

Aran Islands Ferry, Inishmore & Dún Aonghasa Guide

The Aran Islands ferry from Doolin now takes 35 minutes, not 90. Adult returns run €39-€45; book ahead in summer or lose your spot.

Mountains and a lake viewed through an old stone archway in Killarney National Park.

2026-08-10

Things to Do in Killarney: National Park, Muckross, Gap of Dunloe

Explore things to do in Killarney including free park trails, ticketed heritage sites, and the full-day Gap of Dunloe loop for a well-planned visit.

Basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway at the coast with a boat on the sea during sunset.

2026-08-09

Giant's Causeway: Viewpoint, Free Access & Timing Tips

The Giant's Causeway viewpoint is free - you pay for parking and the visitor centre, not the basalt columns. Here's how to plan it without wasting half your day.

The Cliffs of Moher rise above the Atlantic Ocean at sunset with grassy edges in the foreground.

2026-08-08

Cliffs of Moher: Tickets, Trails, and When to Go

Clare County Council raised ticket prices 25% in 2025 - here's what the Cliffs of Moher actually cost, what's free, and how to time your visit.

A car drives along a winding coastal road overlooking cliffs and the sea on the Ring of Kerry in Ireland.

2026-08-07

Ring of Kerry Ireland: Route, Stops, and Drive Times

The Ring of Kerry takes 7-10 hours with stops - not 3.5. Here's how to drive it clockwise, beat the coaches, and pick the right stops.

A fishing boat sails along rough seas beside a winding coastal road and cliffs on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way.

2026-08-06

Wild Atlantic Way Ireland: Route, Stops, and Timing

44 hours of driving, 9 counties, one decision: which format fits your trip. Plan the Wild Atlantic Way right - book Skellig Michael first.

Close-up of a rusty neon sign with the Las Vegas Strip skyline in the blurred background.

2026-08-05

Things to Do in Las Vegas on the Strip Fremont Street and Hoover Dam

Plan your visit with key things to do in Las Vegas across the Strip, Fremont Street, and Hoover Dam, including timing, costs, and budget tips.

Crowds walk along Nashville's Broadway with neon-lit bars and honky tonks, the skyline and river in the background.

2026-08-04

Things to Do in Nashville TN: Honky-Tonks & the Opry

The best things to do in Nashville Tennessee start free on Broadway - but the Ryman and Opry sell out fast. Here's how to plan 2-3 days without wasting either.

St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square lit up at dusk in the New Orleans French Quarter.

2026-08-03

Things to Do in New Orleans for Jazz, French Quarter, Bayou Tours

Plan your visit with key things to do in New Orleans: explore the French Quarter, enjoy live jazz, and take bayou tours, best in spring or fall seasons.