Meet Bill Fink

Travel Writer

Bill is an award-winning travel writer based in California, specializing in adventure travel, with credits in the San Francisco Chronicle, Outside Magazine, National Geographic Traveler, and many other publications. He's tackled hikes in dozens of countries across six continents, including summitting an unnecessarily large number of volcanoes. Follow his adventures @finktravels and www.billfinktravels.com.

6 Articles published

My Articles

Japan

What You Need To Know About Ski Safety in Japan

Before strapping on your skis or board, review some essential ski safety tips that are applicable not only in Japan, but wherever you may hit the slopes.

Slovenia

Food, Wine, and Outdoor Adventures in Slovenia

Join nomad Bill as he bikes and kayaks at Lake Bohinj, goes rafting on the Sava Dolinka River, and samples local wine in the Vipava Valley.

Worldwide

Snow and Avalanche Safety Tips

Learn how to avoid an avalanche and how to survive if you do get caught in one. Nomad Bill shares his experience taking an avalanche safety course.

Norway

6 Things to Know Before Traveling to Norway

When is the best time to go to Norway? Just how expensive is it? And are the Northern Lights worth the effort? Nomad Bill shares his tips for making the most out of your visit.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

La Soufrière: Hiking St. Vincent’s Active Volcano

High above this Caribbean island’s idyllic white-sand beaches looms the still-active volcano that created it. Bill Fink braves the windswept climb to its peak.

Japan

Japan Travel: Top Things to See and Do in Tokyo and Kyoto

Bill Fink shares his tips on the best sights and experiences in Japan's busy capital city, Tokyo, and its historic ancient capital, Kyoto.