Zachary Laks

Zachary Laks is a travel writer whose work has been featured in the New York Times, CNN, Condé Nast Traveler, and Travel + Leisure. He is an avid theme park goer and frozen yogurt enthusiast.

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Coming from Viking: Great Lakes Cruises and Polar Expeditions with Submarines

With sights set on both the farthest and the closest destinations on earth, cruise company Viking has announced a new fleet of two expedition ships. It will join the companies roving both the Arctic Circle and Antarctica and, most interestingly,…

10 Fantastic Roller Coasters You Can Only Find in Germany

A Moulin Rouge-themed roller coaster in the dark. A Star Trek coaster with three launches. Germany loves its r

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Frommer's Managing Editor. Covers travel topics relating to airlines, gear, entry requirements, animals, budgeting, &c. Prefers mediocre in-flight movies over good ones for some reason.

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