Erica Bray

Journalist + mindfulness teacher + handstand junkie

Ghost-Hunting in Galena, Illinois: Finding Hidden Haunts in the American Heartland

In the Midwestern town of Galena, Illinois, once the stomping ground of Ulysses S. Grant and Mark Twain, intrepid ghost-hunters detect spirits among the old brick buildings. Would I encounter some, too?

How to Attend Highland Games in Scotland: I Took My Family, and Here's What to Expect

Highland Games of Scotland, a celebration of Scottish culture and the might of burly athletes, are welcoming t

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President of Frommer Media LLC, Editorial Director of Frommer's guidebooks, author of the best-selling "Frommer's New York City 2025" and "Frommer's New York City Day by Day", host of "The Travel Show", named one of the 13 best podcasts for travel by the New York Times.

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Editor-in-Chief of Frommers.com, author of Here Lies America, co-host of "The Travel Show" on WABC, two-time Lowell Thomas Award winner for Guide Book of the Year (London, Orlando).

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Frommer's Managing Editor. Previous contributor to the Village Voice, Chicago Reader, and others. Covers quirky travel, set-jetting, wildlife, budget, security, &c. Favorite destination ever: Japan. zthompson@frommermedia.com

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Erica Bray

Ghost-Hunting in Galena, Illinois: Finding Hidden Haunts in the American Heartland

How to Attend Highland Games in Scotland: I Took My Family, and Here's What to Expect

Powwow Pointers: 15 Tips for Visiting the Famous Native American Celebrations

How to Avoid Being Fooled by Greenwashing on Vacation

Volunteering for a Day While on Vacation: Eight Ways to Find Opportunities

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