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Brandon is a travel expert, award-winning writer, and the head tour guide on Bravo's Tour Group. He has traveled through over 100 countries, has penned roughly 50 guidebooks for Lonely Planet, and contributes to a variety of magazines including Travel + Leisure and New York magazine. Brandon holds a degree in art history from Harvard University, and currently resides in New York City.

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Reaching the Farthest Corner of the World Is One Rough Trip

HEAVE HO

Pitcairn Island in the Pacific Ocean was made famous by the Bounty’s mutineers, who settled there after ditching Captain Bligh in 1789. It was tough to get there then. It still is.

Brandon Presser | Published Mar 20, 2022

Uber’s Self-Driving Cars Are Back. Are They Any Safer?

TEST DRIVE

The ride-sharing giant retooled its autonomous car program after a terrible accident in Tempe, Arizona.

Brandon Presser | Published Feb 17, 2020

I Fell in Love With Madagascar and Its Sacred Trees

TREE HUGGER

There are nine species of baobab found throughout our planet, but the so-called giant baobab—the one that calls out to travelers—is only found in Madagascar.

Brandon Presser | Published Aug 17, 2018

The 7 Most Mysterious Places To Visit In 2018

Worldly

Don't book a resort. From isolated islands to ancient civilizations, these off-the-beaten-track destinations will bring mystery and thrills to your vacation time this year.

Brandon Presser | Published Dec 31, 2017

Take A Trip To Make Your Friends Jealous

If you and your group take a vacation but don't capture it in envy-inducing photos, did the vacation truly happen? We'll help you plan an awesome adventure to get all the “likes.”

AD BY Land Rover | Published Jun 06, 2017

When The City With No Sun Sees The Light

SHINE ON

This is how the world’s northernmost city celebrates the return of the sun after months of wintry darkness.

Brandon Presser | Published Mar 28, 2017

Why Obama Chose Brando’s Island Hideaway

Idyllic

Tetiaroa, a private island in the South Pacific once owned by Marlon Brando, is set to become Barack Obama’s luxury hideaway as he writes his memoir.

Brandon Presser | Published Mar 27, 2017

Where to Escape to in 2017

Downtime

You might fancy skiing in Japan, or heading to a swanked-up Nashville. Or maybe it’ll be Montevideo. Or Madagascar. Or Ethiopia… Boarding passes, please.

Brandon Presser | Published Dec 22, 2016

France's Secret North American Outpost

Paradise

From major booze artery during Prohibition to key World War II stronghold, this small archipelago off Newfoundland holds its French identity dear.

Brandon Presser | Published Oct 30, 2016

The Sweet Magic of The Azores

JOURNEY

Most of the Azores still feel very much as they did hundreds of years ago—crumbing medieval villages strapped to the ledges of cliffs, unfazed by the busying world around them.

Brandon Presser | Published Jul 04, 2016

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