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James Barrett

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  • Travel Writer, Freelance
  • Travel Writer, Yahoo Creators
  • None, Freelance, Yahoo Creators
  • None, Freelance: HuffPost, Buzzfeed, Travel + Leisure, others
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I’m a freelance journalist with a focus in (but not exclusive to) features, travel, entertainment, personal essays and lifestyle. I'm a generalist, and I believe that's a good thing. I started writing because I wanted to tell stories that I can't find anywhere else on the internet.

I’ve had opportunities to interview public figures such as Chance the Rapper at the White House, Taye Diggs (on the right) on Lake Mead and Candace Cameron Bure at the Little League World Series.

As a Syracuse grad…

James Barrett’s Journalist Portfolio

Where to go based on your favorite Taylor Swift album

Where to go based on your favorite Taylor Swift album

From Nashville's honky-tonks to the neon glow of Las Vegas, each Taylor Swift album mirrors a destination wit…

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What it's actually like to run the New York City Marathon

What it's actually like to run the New York City Marathon

Five boroughs, 50,000 runners, and one unforgettable day. Here's what it's actually like to train for-and run…

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A Guide to the Loneliest Road in America

A Guide to the Loneliest Road in America

You've heard of Route 66, but what about Highway 50? Nicknamed the "Loneliest Road in America," it's the perf…

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This Remote National Park in Alaska Has a Grizzly Bear Camp - Here's What It's Like to Spend the ...

This Remote National Park in Alaska Has a Grizzly Bear Camp - Here's What It's Like to Spend the ...

Lake Clark National Park has a grizzly bear camp and I spent three nights at it. Here's what it was like.

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I traveled to Thailand for the world's largest water fight-here's what it was actually like

I traveled to Thailand for the world's largest water fight-here's what it was actually like

Every April, Thailand transforms into a countrywide water fight during Songkran, its traditional New Year cel…

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A Sober Curious Guide to Las Vegas

A Sober Curious Guide to Las Vegas

For the sober curious, a guide to Sin City that includes renowned restaurants, bars (with mocktails), shows, …

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Vancouver's "Last Mile" is the best FIFA World Cup tradition you haven't heard of (James Barrett @jimmyrox) Stepping off the SkyTrain ahead of the Canada-Switzerland match in Vancouver, I was still nearly a mile from the stadium, BC Place. But judging by the energy in the streets, match day had already begun. Science World's geodesic dome had even been transformed into a giant soccer ball, looming over the city like a new World Cup landmark.
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America turns 250—skip Route 66 for these 5 road trips instead

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America turns 250—skip Route 66 for these 6 road trips that never cross it (James Barrett @jimmyrox) As America celebrates its 250th birthday, there's no better way to experience the country than by hitting the open road. For decades, Route 66 has been the quintessential American road trip, drawing travelers to its nostalgic diners, neon signs, and roadside attractions. But while it deserves its legendary status, it's far from the only drive worth planning.
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Where I would go on my honeymoon if I were Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

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Jimmy Rox and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Where I would go on my honeymoon if I were Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (Taylor Swift / Banyan Tree) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly getting married at Madison Square Garden on July 3, which if true, could be the best plan possible for the happy couple to keep their peace from sneaky paparazzi and fans. It was also recently announced that Taylor Swift's net worth in the last year rose to more than $2 billion.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I'm freelance so HuffPost the piece was on Alzheimer's about my grandmother so it's pretty sentimental to me.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes it's a whole different way of thinking when you write.

How is social media changing news?

It's saturating news. Everything serious is associated with a meme. Lady Gaga recently called social media the toilet bowl of the internet.