School
University of Iowa, Kirkwood Community College
Expertise
Haunted Locations, Hiking and Camping Destinations, European Sightseeing
- As a digital nomad, Nicholas has traveled to every state in the continental U.S.
- He has a webcomic currently in development.
- Nicholas previously ran a comedy production company with multiple podcasts, video channels, and a satire publication.
Experience
Nicholas has been a professional writer for more than a decade. His work can be found on websites such as Grunge, Looper, Cracked (humor), Glossy News (satire), Listverse, and Points in Case (humor). When Nicholas isn't pounding out words for his favorite publications, you can find him loitering in dank holes while he desperately attempts to make it through his ever-growing reading list.
Education
Nicholas earned his philosophy and religious studies degree in 2011 from the University of Iowa before completing the Kirkwood College Paramedic program in 2015. He's currently enrolled in a creative writing program on his way to an MFA.
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United States
By Nick Vrchoticky
Texas has a wealth of notable destinations on offer. However, some of them function more as traps for your time and money. Here's where to go instead.
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Outdoor Adventures
By Nick Vrchoticky
Exploring subterranean worlds can be a thrilling experience, but some caves are too dangerous for novices. Best leave these to the professionals.
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Camping
By Nick Vrchoticky
Camping is a fabulous way to experience nature, but you don't want to deal with a hungry bear rooting through your trash. These hacks will save the day.
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Attractions
By Nick Vrchoticky
A room full of bones might not seem like the most pleasant place to visit, but these beautiful ossuaries around the world are absolutely stunning.
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It takes a lot of skill to land a plane, even on a flat, very long runway, but due to various reasons, many pilots hate flying into these U.S. airports.
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Travel Guides
By Nick Vrchoticky
While the continent boasts plenty of gorgeous places with welcoming residents, there are a few dangerous South America destinations you'll want to skip.
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United States
By Nick Vrchoticky
From coast to coast and beyond, the water parks across the U.S. are bountiful. Join us as we take a look at the best water parks to visit across the U.S.
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Outdoor Adventures
By Nick Vrchoticky
You may think gators and crocs only lurk in savannas and outbacks, but there are gator and crocodile-infested waters in the U.S. that you should probably avoid.
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Water Adventures
By Nick Vrchoticky
Florida is one of the most popular beach destinations around, and for good reason. But sometimes, unexpected dangers lurk beneath the waves.
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Inspiration
By Nick Vrchoticky
Planet Earth has many breathtaking natural wonders, but our gorgeous planet isn't always safe. These are the most frightening spots in the world.
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Safety
By Nick Vrchoticky
No matter where you live, from sub-Saharan Africa to the suburbs of Detroit, you've definitely crossed paths with some of the deadliest animals in the world.
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Amusement Parks
By Nick Vrchoticky
Most theme park visitors will have an amazing time, but any thrill comes with some risks, especially when visiting the most dangerous theme parks in the U.S.
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Water Adventures
By Nick Vrchoticky
There are a ton of surfboard variations, and different types of surfboards are necessary to accommodate a wider variety of skill sets, surf styles, and waves.
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