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Matt Kirouac

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Oklahoma City, OK, United States

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Past:
  • InsideHook
  • Thrillist

Past articles by Matt:

Eureka Springs Is the Funkiest Town in the Ozarks

Eureka Springs is the only place on the Bible Belt you can dance in gay clubs, stay at a haunted hotel and drink at New Orleans-themed bars. → Read More

How Tel Aviv Became the Queer Epicenter of the Middle East

The most metropolitan city in Israel, Tel Aviv has also evolved into the unofficial gay capital of the Middle East. → Read More

Winter Is Primetime for a Road Trip in Florida

From the panhandle to the keys, this is the perfect road trip route for an off-season adventure in Florida. → Read More

The 9 Best New Museums That Opened in 2022

From NFTs in Seattle to contemporary art in San Francisco, these are the best museums that opened this year. → Read More

'Scream Queens' Is the Ultimate Horror-Fueled Road Trip Podcast

Hosts Josh and Justine of the 'Scream Queens' podcast talk about taking road trips across the U.S. to horror-inspired places and real filming locations for their pod. → Read More

A Definitive Guide to the 13 Most Haunted Hotels in the US

From a former jail to a lovelorn “Pink Palace,” these hotels are filled with creepy history. → Read More

The Zany History of Wall Drug, the Ultimate Roadside Attraction

How a South Dakota drug store evolved into a quirky mecca of jackalopes, dinosaurs, and doughnuts. → Read More

We’re Thrilled to Report That Portland Is Weirder Than Ever

Teeming with eccentric museums, haunted house bars, and more pinball machines per capita than anywhere in the country, Portland, Oregon, is a city so intrinsically quirky that it makes Portlandia look like a documentary. The infamously offbeat city has long been a mecca for hilariously specific restaurant concepts and singular thrills, like caviar-fueled queer dance […] → Read More

This Little-Known Theme Park Is Basically the Dollywood of New England

At Canobie Lake theme park in New England, see where old-time charm like picnic and arcade games meets modern fun with roller coasters and thrilling rides. → Read More

The Ultimate Guide to Georgia’s Barrier Islands

With its wild horses, falconry lessons, remote beaches and Hogwarts-sized historic mansions, the barrier islands along Georgia’s coast look more like the backdrop for a Victorian novel than your typical American coastline. Underrated compared to the more touristy beaches in nearby Florida, Georgia’s shimmering shore is a unique place that combines staggering beauty and remote […] → Read More

Why You Need to Drop Everything and Go Visit Hot Springs, Arkansas

From palatial spas and mobster lore to baseball and thermal beer, this might be the most random town in America. → Read More

This Wild West Town in the Black Hills Is the Ultimate Summertime Road Trip

Deadwood is a blast from the gold rush past in western South Dakota. Here are all the best things to do, see and eat while you're there. → Read More

How to Spend 7 Perfect Days in Scotland

From haggis toasties to world-famous golf courses — a complete itinerary. → Read More

Scotland’s Mountains and Lakes Are the Stuff of Fairy Tales

Loch Lomond and Cairgnorms are some of the best national parks in the UK. Read the complete guide to know how to get there, what to do there, and the best things Scotland has to offer. → Read More

The Ultimate Oklahoma City Travel Guide

This former flyover city is ready for an extended layover. → Read More

Get Refreshed on This Tranquil Florida Island

This Florida island has miles of beaches, hotels like the Ritz Carlton, shrimp and seafood restaurants, pirates, and more. Here are the best things to do while visiting. → Read More

This Former Flyover City Is Having a Serious Cultural and Culinary Renaissance

Here are the top things to do in Oklahoma City from modern to historic; indigenous and immigrant; industrial & artistic. → Read More

These Islands Are Like the Florida Keys of Texas

From Galveston to Port Aransas and Padre Island National Seashore, here's what to do while visiting the barrier islands lining the Gulf Coast in Texas. → Read More

Texas Hill Country Is the Ultimate Spring Road Trip

From waterfalls in Dripping Springs to smoked barbecue in Lockhart, here is everything to experience on a road trip through the Texas Hill Country. → Read More

The Very Best Things to Eat and Drink at Disney World

From Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom to Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and Disney Springs, we listed the best places to eat and drink at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. → Read More