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Brandon Withrow is a Midwest-based travel writer, whose past life was as a religious studies professor. His byline appears in Sierra Magazine, Business Insider, The Religion News Service, The Washington Post, The Guardian, and The Chronicle of Higher Education, among other places. He's the author/co-author of nine books, including (co-authored with Menachem Wecker) Consider No Evil: Two Faith Traditions and the Problem of Academic Freedom in Religious Higher Education. Find him at brandonwithrow.com. Follow him at @bwithrow (Twitter) and @bgwithrow (Instagram).

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This Midwest Capital City Is Quirkier Than You Think

IT’S STILL A BIG WORLD

Here’s why Wisconsin’s second-largest city is more than just a college town.

Brandon Withrow | Published Jul 29, 2023

This Safari Won’t Destroy Africa

THE FUTURE

A safari outfit in Kenya is working to make sure your dream trip doesn’t leave things worse than when you found them.

Brandon Withrow | Published Jul 07, 2023

Can an Island Paradise Get Tourists to Care About Impact?

MONEY MONEY MONEY

Many people may think of Barbados as a place for parties, but I wanted to see how Bajans are protecting their island, and what ecotourism might look like here.

Brandon Withrow | Published Jun 23, 2023

The Biggest Party in Nebraska Is on the Platte River

SOARING

Have you ever seen tens of thousands of cranes take off simultaneously?

Brandon Withrow | Published May 16, 2023

The Waterfall Capital of the World Is Your Next Lake Escape

IT’S STILL A BIG WORLD

It’s a city with lush outdoor green spaces, posh night spots, breakfast favorites, and colorful dive bars. It’s The Ambitious City, but it’s also a small town in a big city.

Brandon Withrow | Published Jan 25, 2023

One of California’s Best-Kept Secrets Is an Outdoors Haven

IT'S STILL A BIG WORLD

Redding might be known for the horrific Carr Fire in 2018, but it is still a world of outdoors activities and escapes, while also snagging good food at the end of the day.

Brandon Withrow | Published Jan 03, 2023

This Beautiful Library Was Born Out of a Horrible Tragedy

LIBRARY PORN

Its architect, Raymond Moriyama, had his perspective on design forged when he was a child living in an internment camp.

Brandon Withrow | Published Dec 24, 2022

Exploring the Caribbean on the World’s First Hybrid Ship

GREEN GETAWAY

The MS Roald Amundsen, the world’s first battery-hybrid cruise ship, and part of the Norwegian fleet, is unlike any other cruise ship.

Brandon Withrow | Published Nov 25, 2022

One of America’s Fastest-Growing Big Cities Is Often Missed

IT'S STILL A BIG WORLD

Despite being Ohio’s largest city, it is still small enough to navigate to its various neighborhoods, cultural centers, and food scenes.

Brandon Withrow | Published Sep 23, 2022

Spokane Doesn’t Suck, Really

IT’S STILL A BIG WORLD

It’s an unofficial slogan adopted by many locals but it’s very much an understatement, as this is a city with a multitude of options.

Brandon Withrow | Published Sep 02, 2022

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