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 (154)
Hawaii Hiking Safety Tips: Gear, Floods and Footwear
One foot of flowing water can knock you down - Hawaii hiking safety tips on flash floods, footwear, and hydration, updated for 2026 trails.
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Hawaii Volcano Safety Tips: Gear, Vog and Lava Flows
Hikers are regularly rescued from Kīlauea for ignoring these hawaii volcano safety tips - vog forecasts, boot choice, and water load matter most.
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Hawaii Ocean Safety Tips: Risks, Flags and Wildlife Rules
Six hawaii ocean safety tips cut drowning risk fast - most victims are visitors over 50 who misjudged snorkel exertion. Know the flags before you swim.
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Things to Do in Hawaii: Ranked by Worth-the-Detour
Five things to do in Hawaii ranked by real value: Molokini visibility hits 100 ft, helicopter tours reach terrain no trail does. Updated costs for 2026.
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Best Accommodation in Hawaii: Beachfront to Eco-Lodges
Wrong island choice costs more than a bad hotel. From $40 hostels to Kona Village, match the best accommodation in Hawaii to your trip style.
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Hawaii Snorkeling Tours: Costs, Islands and Timing
Manta rays, Molokini Crater, or Hanauma Bay from shore - find which guided snorkeling tours in Hawaii fit your budget and travel window.
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Westin Costa Rica: Beach Reality, Costs, Excursions
Most rooms aren't toes-in-sand: westin costa rica sits on Playa Conchal but is set back in gardens. Rates, food, and logistics updated for 2026.
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Things to Do in Jaco Costa Rica: Honest Guide
Surf, nightlife, waterfalls, and adventure parks ranked worth-the-detour vs skip, plus the one thing most things to do in Jaco Costa Rica guides get wrong.
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Costa Rica packs a lot into a small country
Costa Rica packs 6% of global biodiversity into a country the size of West Virginia.
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Hawaii Travel Tips: Hostels, Gear, Airports, Budget
One island per 7 days, open-jaw flights, and $55 hostel dorms in Waikīkī: hawaii travel tips that protect your PTO and your budget.
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Costa Rica Ecotourism: Real Lodges, Costs, Routes
A 7-day mid-range Costa Rica ecotourism trip runs $1,800-2,400 per person. Here's how to spot greenwashed lodges and which regions to skip.
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Budget Travel Costa Rica: Cheapest Months & Real Costs
May, September, and October unlock the lowest fares and last-minute lodging deals - budget travel Costa Rica works if you skip the dry-season trap.
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