Robert Reid

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Robert Reid has written over a dozen guidebooks for Lonely Planet (including New York City, Trans-Siberian Railway, Romania & Moldova, Myanmar and Central America) and created a free online guide to Vietnam (www.reidontravel.com). His travel writing has also appeared in US newspapers such as The New York Times. Raised in Oklahoma, he now lives in Brooklyn, New York.

 
 
  1. Article Image: Touchdown Travel: Football Five Pack

    Touchdown Travel: Football Five Pack

    Article by Robert Reid, September 2007

    If you're looking for travel with balls, this ultimate guide to American football will be your best friend. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Sports • USA

  2. Article Image: Touchdown Travel: Football 101

    Touchdown Travel: Football 101

    Article by Robert Reid, September 2007

    Know your touchdown from your turnover with our guide to understanding a game played by 300-lb guys in tights. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Sports • USA

  3. Article Image: Touchdown Travel: Best games this season

    Touchdown Travel: Best games this season

    Article by Robert Reid, September 2007

    We give you the lowdown on the best NFL and college games to catch during the 2007/2008 season. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Sports • USA

  4. Article Image: Touchdown Travel: Best football movies

    Touchdown Travel: Best football movies

    Article by Robert Reid, September 2007

    For many Americans, there are two types of movies: movies and football movies. Football fans only watch the former when the latter are unavailable. Here's our top five. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Sports • USA

  5. Article Image: Touchdown Travel: Interactive Map

    Touchdown Travel: Interactive Map

    Interactive Feature by Robert Reid, September 2007

    Find the best football attractions and sports bars with this map. View this feature ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • Sports • USA

  6. Article Image: The Seven's Top Seven

    The Seven's Top Seven

    Interactive Feature by Robert Reid, May 2007

    The world comes to New York City - and most who decide to stay live in Queens. The best way to see New York's biggest, most diverse neighbourhood is by getting on the purple No 7 subway line. Hop on, hop off. Come hungry. View this feature ›

    Tags: Cities • USA

  7. Article Image: Bulgarian Hitchhikers

    Bulgarian Hitchhikers

    Article by Robert Reid, January 2007

    Bulgaria Land of Hitchers Add a rental car, a parade of hitchhikers and a video camera for a unique guide to Bulgaria. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Bulgaria • Great Journeys

  8. Article Image: Brooklyn Breaks

    Brooklyn Breaks

    Article by Robert Reid, September 2006

    Brooklyn's busting out all over. Cross the bridge, lower the rent and see how the cooler half live. Word up › Read the full article ›

    Tags: Cities • New York City

  9. Article Image: First 24 Hours in Mexico City

    First 24 Hours in Mexico City

    Photo Feature by Robert Reid, June 2006

    First impressions make quite an impact. Mexico City impressed Robert Reid so much he threw up. View the photo feature ›

    Tags: Mexico City

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