Matt Villano
Contributing Writer, Via
Matt Villano is a freelance writer and editor based in Healdsburg, California with more than 20 years of experience.
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He has written for outlets including CNN Travel, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, AFAR, TIME, National Geographic Traveler, Travel + Leisure, and the San Francisco Chronicle to name a few.
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Articles by Matt Villano
Witness the stunning aurora borealis at one of these spots.
See two sides to Las Vegas—both of which are sure to wow.
Accidents happen. An escape plan—and the right tools—can help you stay safe and calm.
Five great reasons to skip the beach and explore inland in Northern California.
You don’t have to spend big to live large on and off the Strip.
Get to know Las Vegas like a local, from downtown to Chinatown, Red Rock Canyon to Hoover Dam.
Eye-catching rock formations, desert wildlife, and mementos of history make this day trip from Las Vegas a win.
Stretch your legs, grab a snack, and take a break at these spots along Interstate 5 in California.
Head to Alaska to catch this natural wonder in its peak season.
Don't miss these easy hikes in the Bay Area, Southern California, Oregon, Washington, and Arizona.
Enjoy Northern California’s harvest season at these less-visited spots.
About a half-hour south of San Francisco, a farming and fishing community comes to life in autumn.
The Pacific Coast teems with tide pools and little critters waiting to be discovered.
There’s never been more to see and do in Reno.