School
College Of William & Mary, Hertford College
Expertise
Budget Travel, Zoos & Theme Parks, Trains
- Rick has visited 22 U.S. States and once spent six weeks backpacking through Europe.
- He fell in love with international travel after visiting Nicaragua when he was 16.
- In America, Rick loves visiting new cities with famous zoos, aquariums, and amusement parks.
Experience
Rick began his writing career as a contributor to The Odyssey and various blogs in 2016. Since then, he's published nearly 2,000 articles online. Over the last four years, he's written and edited for many sites, including Looper, SlashGear, Explore, SVG, Fadeaway World, Tasting Table, StyleCaster, Screen Rant, and Nicki Swift.
Education
Rick studied writing and storytelling at the College of William & Mary, receiving his B.A. in 2019. He is also an associate of Oxford University's Hertford College and a graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course.
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Destinations
By Rick Stevenson
If you're in the mood for incomparable autumn views, check out Pennsylvania. The Keystone State is an ideal place for viewing the changing leaves by train.
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Travel Guides
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Little Italys are often a destination for vacationing couples looking for a romantic meal, and this particular one may be America's best.
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Destinations
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Hidden away in the Blue Ridge mountains by Shenandoah National Park, this little-known town in Virginia is perfect for a relaxing getaway.
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Outdoor Adventure
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Upstate New York is the home to a little-known caving spot that also happens to contain an absolutely incredible underground waterfall.
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Destinations
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Taking a vacation in Italy's Amalfi Coast is the stuff dreams are made of, and it can be even better if you follow one simple tip when booking your stay.
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Destinations
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Planning a trip to Florida's Panama City Beach? Make sure you take the time to check out this nearby natural spring that offers a variety of activities.
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Destinations
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America is home to a plethora of zoos for animal lovers to visit, but the consensus is these five are the best the country has to offer. Here's why.
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