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Taken by the Wind

Travel Stories & Photos from an American Girl with a Bad Case of Wanderlust

February 16, 2016

Exploring the Quirky Public Art in Joshua Tree, California

January 13, 2015

Travel Advice Other Countries Give to People Visiting the USA (“You have to be nice to all children and pets. Even the ugly ones”)

oldest bar in vegas
January 21, 2014

Las Vegas’s Oldest Bar is 101 Years Old and Sort of Awesome

September 1, 2013

Ever wonder what it’d be like to spend the night in the cargo hold of a 747? No? Well, I’m gonna tell you anyway

— Las Vegas —

Mermaid Swim School in Las Vegas is FIN-tastic Fun

January 16, 2018
mermaid in swimming pool

A little cheesy but a lot of fun! I recommend taking a mermaid class in Las Vegas if you’re looking for something unique to do with friends. … Read More Mermaid Swim School in Las Vegas is FIN-tastic Fun

— Quirky Travel —

7 Fun Alien-Themed Things to Do in Roswell, New Mexico

December 31, 2017
Alien Zone in Roswell Living Room Scene

Kitschy alien-themed things to see and do in a town famous for its UFO sightings.… Read More 7 Fun Alien-Themed Things to Do in Roswell, New Mexico

— Las Vegas —

Picnicking with Bighorned Sheep at Hemenway Park

September 5, 2017
Hemenway Park Sign

Visit Hemenway Park in Boulder City for Some Sheep Thrills (ha, get it?!)… Read More Picnicking with Bighorned Sheep at Hemenway Park

— Writing —

Bottoms Up! The Origins of 5 Popular Drinking Idioms and Expressions

July 26, 2017
alcohol and drinking expressions

Today I’ll be speaking at a bar in San Francisco about the history of speakeasies and the origins of several drinking and alcohol-related expressions. Here’s a sneak peak. … Read More Bottoms Up! The Origins of 5 Popular Drinking Idioms and Expressions

— Las Vegas —

4 Unique Restaurants to Visit in Las Vegas

July 16, 2017
Frozen custard restaurant Las Vegas

While all four restaurants on this list serve decent food, it’s the original decor and rich history of these eateries that make them stand out.… Read More 4 Unique Restaurants to Visit in Las Vegas

— Travel Films —

Six Bad Accents That Should Never Be Used in Films Again

June 18, 2017
Worst movie accents - Tom Cruise

“Eets not ahh tumahh!” Arnold Schwarzenager once famously shouted in Kindergarten Cop. Well, that’s not an American accent either, buddy.… Read More Six Bad Accents That Should Never Be Used in Films Again

— Culture Shock, Expat Life, Foreign Languages —

How Learning a Foreign Language Helped Me Overcome My Shyness

March 20, 2017
German language

I went to Germany to become a fluent in a foreign language. But what Germany taught me was more than just the proper way to conjugate reflexive verbs. … Read More How Learning a Foreign Language Helped Me Overcome My Shyness

— Travel Blogging, Writing —

9 Tips for Becoming a Paid Travel Writer

January 25, 2017
Become a travel writer

Want to become a travel writer? Here are a few tips to get you started.… Read More 9 Tips for Becoming a Paid Travel Writer

— Travel Advice —

How to Travel Like a Local and Have a More Authentic Experience Abroad

January 2, 2017

Skip the tourist traps and head to the coffee shops instead.… Read More How to Travel Like a Local and Have a More Authentic Experience Abroad

— Las Vegas —

Vegas’s Seven Magic Mountains: “Meh” or “Magical”?

September 25, 2016

When it comes to painted rocks in the desert, they’re alright. … Read More Vegas’s Seven Magic Mountains: “Meh” or “Magical”?

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Travel Writer Reannon Muth

Hi! I'm Reannon.

I'm a writer, author, content marketer and life-long travel addict. I've lived in five countries, on a cruise ship, and at Disney World.

Taken by the Wind showcases unique and wacky things to do in cities around the world.

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