All The Hacks 53: Award-winning travel journalist Brandon Presser shares advice on choosing accommodations, critical factors to consider when planning a trip, his top travel hacks, and his favorite off-the-beaten-path points of interest. He also discusses his traveling philosophy and shares his top lesser-known travel destinations!

Brandon Presser (@brandpress) is a freelance features writer and travel expert. He’s written 50+ travel guidebooks, contributes to numerous influential publications, and can be seen on Bravo’s television series, Tour Group where he led a group of eclectic travelers around the world. He recently released his latest book: The Far Land: 200 Years of Murder, Mania, and Mutiny in the South Pacific.

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Brandon’s Work:
Latest Book: The Far Land: 200 Years of Murder, Mania, and Mutiny in the South Pacific –
Guidebooks –
Articles Published –
Bravo’s Tour Group –
Where to Travel in 2022 –
Photo of Juxtaposition in Kyrgyzstan –

Brandon’s Hospitality Jobs:
Maître d’ at Nobu –
Butler @ The Plaza Hotel –
Deckhand on a Luxury Yacht –
Commercial Flight Attendant –
Private Jet Flight Attendant –
Vegas High Roller Suite Manager –
Honeymoon Planner –

Madagascar Club Sandwich:
Le Pavillon de l’Emyrne –

Japan Recommendations:

Yanaka –
Kanazawa –
Kaga Hot Springs –
Shikoku –
Setagaya –
Shimokitazawa (Bear Pond Espresso) –
Daikanyama (Tsutaya Bookshop) –
Jiyugaoka –

Book mentioned:
Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending –

Travel Shoes:
Palladium –

Iceland Recommendations:
Snaefellsnes Peninsula –
Hotel Egilsen –

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