Robin O'Neal Smith
Freelance Travel Writer
Associate Editor - Extended Weekend Getaways Magazine and Seasonal Eatings, Potomac Lifestyles Magazine, Northeast Meetings + Events, Travel Awaits, Mainly Museums, She Buys Travel, MSN (US), Flipboard, The Charlotte Observer, Kansas City Star, 1000 Trav

Robin O'Neal Smith is a freelance writer and content creator who focuses on destinations for the 50+ traveler and multigenerational travel. She enjoys train travel, road trips, beaches, spas, cruising, finding the hidden gem at destinations, and everything Christmas. Her goal is to find a touch of luxury and adventure to write about wherever she visits.

• Robin has had 370+ articles published on various sites in the past five years.
• 50+ articles are still on the first page of Google. Many of her articles held the #1 spot and were selected as Google's featured snippet.

Robin is a monthly contributor to Extended Weekend Getaways Magazine with a travel trends feature and other articles. She serves as Associate Editor of Extended Weekend Getaways and Seasonal Eatings. She has also contributed to She Buys Travel, Potomac Lifestyle, Northeast Meetings + Events, Mainly Museums, Food Wine Travel Magazine, Weekender Extended, 1000 Travel Tips, Outwit Trade, Play Stay Eat, Word Traveling, and TheYums.com. She is listed as an expert contributor for TravelAwaits.com, with over 250 articles published on their site.

She serves as treasurer on the board of directors for the International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association.

Robin works to secure multiple published stories per destination and promotes pre/post on Facebook and Instagram. After COVID-19, as soon as her state opened up, she ventured out for numerous road trips within Pennsylvania and beyond. She has participated in numerous press trips since then. She is ready to venture abroad again and is hoping to visit several European countries in 2026.

Robin looks forward to connecting and building a relationship to showcase and shine the spotlight on your destination.


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    14 Jul 2025

    Exploring the Alllure of Historic Attractions

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    Extended Weekend Getaways travel magazine featuring places to go, things to do, and people to see across the United States for the fun side of life. This article focuses on the travel trend of...
    06 Jul 2025

    There is so much about Lincoln that I didn't know. Visit his home was eye-opening and educational. Extended Weekend Getaways travel magazine featuring places to go, things to do, and people...
    29 Jun 2025

    The Civilians' story. What is was like to live through the Civil War
    10 Jun 2025

    Are you exhausted by connectivity? Picture this: you're in a cabin deep in the woods, surrounded by towering trees, the scent of pine in the air, with nothing but the sound of a crackling fire to...
    08 Jun 2025

    Learn more about this hidden gem in Kentucky. The Bluegrass Heritage Museum is full of interesting information and exhibits
    19 May 2025

    The crack of the bat. The roar of the crowd. The timeless beauty of the ballfield under a summer sky. Baseball has been America's cherished pastime for generations, weaving itself into the fabric of...
    05 May 2025

    The Magic of Regenerative Tourism

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    Some travelers want to do more than just leave an area they way they found it, they want to make it better! Regenerative tourism helps to not only improve the areas you visit, but helps future...
    23 Apr 2025

    The Moonshine Explosion Museum in Rocky Mount invites visitors to step back in time and uncover the fascinating, and at times explosive, history of Franklin County, Virginia's infamous moonshine...
    03 Apr 2025

    Nostalgic travel is more than just revisiting old destinations; it's a time capsule, a chance to relive cherished memories while creating new ones. As travelers increasingly look to reconnect with...
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    Visit the World's Largest Catsup Bottle!


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    Visit the World's Largest Catsup Bottle in Collinsville, IL! Standing at 170’ tall and holding 100,000 gallons, this treasured landmark has been wowing visitors since 1949. You’ve got to see it to believe it! 🍅✨

    I visited on the Route 66 Road Trip …

    Mueller Schmidt House Museum - Home of Stone


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    The Mueller-Schmidt House Museum, also known as the 'Home of Stone,' in Dodge City was built in 1881.  Pioneers of the Old West lived in the house built completely of stone.

    When it was built, it was considered Dodge City's finest, situated atop a …

    PA Farm Show


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    PA Farm Show Fun. That largest indoor agricultural show in the nation.

    Sign of the Buck


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    I ate at one of Gettysburg's newest restaurants, Sign of the Buck, during a recent trip.   Yes, they had venison on the menu...I didn't order it, though.  

    We had a variety of appetizers, starting with Tuna Crudo, a Charcuterie & Cheese Plate, and a …

    Butter Sculpture at PA Farm Show


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    The Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg, PA, is the largest indoor agricultural show in the nation. It showcases agricultural products from across the state and offers fantastic food.

    Every year, they create a different butter sculpture. This year, they …

    Graft Wine and Cider


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    We had dinner at the Graft Wine + Cider Bar during our day in Watkins Glen. The food there is locally sourced.

    We shared a tomato salad with a tamari ginger sauce as an appetizer.

    My entree was Hudson Valley Coho Salmon with soba noodle salad, kale, …