Brad Herzog

Author of VIA's guides to Northern California literary shrines and adventure travel safety, Brad Herzog experienced his own form of adventure while researching his latest book, States of Mind: He and his wife traveled the U.S. in a 34-foot Winnebago, searching for freedom in Freedom, Wyoming, justice in Justice, West Virginia, and comfort in Comfort, Texas. When Brad sought peace and quiet, he found it in a weekend at Pacific Grove, Calif. , Monterey's notable but often unnoticed neighbor.

Brad provides lovers of the open road with tips on How to Travel in an RV . And if those RV converts want a little higher education, they can check out his article, Back to School , in which Brad shows why Western college campuses are great travel destinations.