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 (134)
Houston Museum of African American Culture: Hours and Tips
Locked doors during posted hours catch visitors off guard at the Houston Museum of African American Culture. Admission is always free - confirm before you go.
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Okehocking Preserve: Trails, Dogs and Penn-Era History
Seven miles of trails, a leash-free meadow, and land granted by William Penn in 1701 - here's what to know before your first visit to Okehocking Preserve.
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Free Things to Do in Seattle at Night: 3 Viewpoints
The best things to do in Seattle at night run excerpt: 5-$26 for a four-to-five-hour night out: free skyline viewpoints, museum nights, and waterfront walks.
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Hot Air Balloon Rides in San Diego: Costs by Site
A commercial balloon costs operators up to $100,000, so San Diego hot air balloon rides land at $198-$300. Coastal fog or inland Temecula? Decide first.
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Blue Lagoon Texas: Hours, Fees and Swim Access
Lots fill by 11 a.m. and no one enters after 4 p.m. at this Huntsville scuba quarry. Here's how to time a Blue Lagoon Texas trip from Houston.
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Things to Do at the Great Smoky Mountains: 5 Views
The best things to do at the Great Smoky Mountains for views: sunrise at Kuwohi, Cades Cove before 8am, and camping inside the park to skip gateway traffic.
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Best Places to Watch the Sunset in the USA
Most people arrive too late. This guide to the best places to watch sunset covers costs, access, and timing, updated for 2026.
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Things to do Gainesville FL - 1-3 day plans and costs
Most visitors rush Gainesville; the win is using it as a springs base. This guide to things to do gainesville fl is updated for 2026.
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West Palm Beach Florida: Things to Do in 1 Day
The best things to do in West Palm Beach Florida cluster downtown: Flagler Museum is $28, the zoo covers in 2-3 hours, and Brightline reaches Miami.
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Free Things to Do in Cocoa Beach Florida: Day Plans
SpaceX launches and manatees cost $0, yet most visitors blow $15-$20 on pier parking. A budget map of free things to do in Cocoa Beach Florida.
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Things to Do in Jacksonville Florida by Neighborhood
The top things to do in Jacksonville, Florida spread across zones: the #4 US zoo, a free-Tuesday art museum, and beaches 40 minutes east. Pick your base first.
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Things to Do in Tampa Florida: 1, 2 or 3-Day Plans
Most things to do in Tampa Florida cluster within a 20-minute radius, but Busch Gardens jumps from $59.99 online to $147.99 at the gate. Plan first.
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