Miranda Smith

Born in Fargo and educated at the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Miranda is now living and working in San Francisco, where she’s learning to rock climb and complain about 50-degree weather.

Articles by Author
A man in a backpack walking through a red shrine entrance in Shingu, Japan.
Hiking + Cycling
This Epic Hike in Japan Takes You Through Ancient Shrines, Onsen Towns, and Magical Forests
April 10, 2024 07:14 PM
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Art + Culture
Take a Look, It’s in a Book: A Rainbow of Stunning Libraries Around the World
December 16, 2020 01:21 PM
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Miranda Smith
Escape a City Without Leaving It in 14 Innovative Urban Parks
Cities We Love
Escape a City Without Leaving It in 14 Innovative Urban Parks
July 31, 2018 01:28 PM
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Miranda Smith
How I Learned to Love Hiking the Alps Alone When My Best Friend Bailed
Epic Trips
How I Learned to Love Hiking the Alps Alone When My Best Friend Bailed
July 13, 2018 03:40 PM
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A Ruff Guide to Adopting a Dog on Your Next Trip
Family Travel
These Hotels Pair Guests with Pups They Can Adopt
July 13, 2018 01:51 PM
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The Ultimate Ways to Discover Alaska’s Vast Wilderness
Ocean Cruises
The Ultimate Ways to Discover Alaska’s Vast Wilderness
May 31, 2018 05:59 PM
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How to Explore Haiti—and Get Your Hands on Its Magical Rum
Food + Drink
How to Explore Haiti—and Get Your Hands on Its Magical Rum
May 25, 2018 06:04 PM
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How to Experience Some of the World’s Most Underrated, Record-Breaking Places
Epic Trips
How to Experience Some of the World’s Most Underrated, Record-Breaking Places
May 18, 2018 07:32 PM
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Miranda Smith
New Hotel in a Former Military Barracks Has a Breathtaking View of the Golden Gate Bridge
Hotels
New Hotel in a Former Military Barracks Has a Breathtaking View of the Golden Gate Bridge
May 03, 2018 03:53 PM
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Miranda Smith
This Is the Key to Staying Sane in an Instagram World
Outdoor Adventure
This Is the Key to Staying Sane in an Instagram World
March 23, 2018 08:28 PM
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Joanina Library
March 22, 2018 10:46 AM
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9 Vintage Photographs of Historic New Orleans
Art + Culture
9 Vintage Photographs of Historic New Orleans
February 01, 2018 12:30 PM
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Miranda Smith
Everything You Need to Know to Plan a Trip to Haida Gwaii
National Parks
Everything You Need to Know to Plan a Trip to Haida Gwaii
December 03, 2017 07:00 PM
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The Halloween Capital of the World Isn’t What You Think It Is
Festivals + Events
The Halloween Capital of the World Isn’t What You Think It Is
October 23, 2017 11:51 AM
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