“Iceland is green, and Greenland is ice”. This popular reference to Iceland, famously quoted in The Mighty Ducks, happened to inspire my latest trip. The quote emerged at dinner with friends, to which my response was “Iceland just opened up to vaccinated travelers. We should go!" Eager for international travel after 18 months surviving the... Continue Reading →
Why Now is the Perfect Time to Plan That Trip to Greece
I recently read several headlines that Greece will soon open its borders to vaccinated travelers, which couldn’t be more thrilling news for anyone wishing to rekindle their passion for international travel. More than once during the pandemic, I dreamed of the Greek isles and thought it would be the perfect destination to visit early when... Continue Reading →
What it’s Like to Fly Through the World’s Busiest Airport During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Empty hallways. Closed terminals. Shuttered shops & restaurants. In a word: surreal. Last week I flew for the first time since the Pandemic began. Check out my experience to see what this new world looks like.
Nine Lessons Learned from Our First Family Road Trip in the Age of COVID-19
As an avid traveler and working professional in the hospitality industry, I’ve been psychologically impacted by the COVID-19 global pandemic about as much as anyone, effectively mourning the devastation to an industry I am so passionate about. Compounding this feeling, my wife works in healthcare and we’ve watched this crises unfold from the front-lines, dramatically... Continue Reading →
Two Days in Rome: A First Timer’s Guide to Seeing the Eternal City in 48 Hours
Tips for exploring the Italian capital with limited time.
Jamaica’s Goldeneye: An Escape Worthy of a Secret Mission
If you're seeking a complete escape reminiscent of a Bond film, look no further than Goldeneye, located on the northern coast of Jamaica in Oracabessa.
48 Hours in Edinburgh, Scotland
How to spend 2 days Scotland's cultural capital
Monterey, Carmel, & Big Sur: 3 Days of California Dreaming
3 Days Exploring the Monterey Peninsula
A Family Getaway in San Francisco
5 tips for family fun in the San Francisco bay area.
A Weekender’s Guide to Albuquerque
Tips for hitting the food and nature highlights in the Duke city in 72 hours or less.