Travel & Food
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Trying to Wrap My Head Around Machu Picchu
If you overthink Machu Picchu, it warps your brain. But when have I ever underthought something? Let’s go warping.
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Traveling Violation
I *usually* give awesome travel advice. But, every once in a while, I’m an insufferable, overly critical schmuck. Sorry. I’m working on it.
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Sedona Rocks!
Sedona is spectacular at sunrise, sunset, and pretty much every moment in between. I could have done without the bumpy roads and cold weather, but I loved the pink Jeep and red velvet donuts.
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Into the Vortex
I had an extraordinary, unforgettable time in one of Sedona’s legendary energy vortices. But was it a mystical experience?
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When Life Gives You Lemons, Eat Cheesesteaks and Make a Playlist
Getting from Camp David to Amsterdam last month was a comedy of errors, minus the comedy. There were delays, downgrades, rerouting, and some truly horrendous customer service. But two good things happened. First, I got to enjoy a cheesesteak at Chickie’s & Pete’s during a much longer-than-expected layover at Philadelphia…
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Street Art, Minus the Street
At STRAAT in Amsterdam, street art is bigger, bolder, and easy to peruse. I’m not sure that’s a good thing. But I’m not sure it’s a bad thing, either.
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He’s No Nostrodomus
I saw the infamous Neil Horan doing his thing in London 10 years ago. He and the Bible got it wrong, but props for hedging his bets with the phrase “very probably.”
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See Ya Later!
Last week, my company’s revenue team1 descended on New Orleans to talk strategy, share information, and knock back a few hurricanes. We also did some team-building events, and the one I was looking forward to the least — an airboat ride on the swamps of Louisana — turned out to be…
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Oops, I Madrid It Again
Updated Oct. 1, 2025. My eyes light up when people tell me they’re headed to Madrid. The short time I lived there as a kid gave me a long-lasting and deep connection to the city. Like a true Madrileño, I root for Real Madrid and get very defensive when someone…