I’m very fortunate in that I get to travel a lot. Check out these travel stories for some of the most remarkable experiences. From dodging bullets in Paraguay to sea kayaking in Antarctica, there are a ton of stories worth digging into!
Austin’s Tags
It's called "The People's Republic of Austin" because it's Texas's left-leaning pocket. If Austin changed its name to "San Jose" without the taxes, it wouldn't be too far off. It's hard to miss the high-tech scene as...
“Lost in Silicon Valley” or “Learning the Way to San Jose”
When I think of Silicon Valley, I think of apps and hipsters, sun and startups. Guess what? That's exactly what I found on a recent trip to San Jose. As with most visits from the East Coast to the West, one leaves...
The Greenbrier
The Greenbrier The Greenbrier has been around since the 19th Century. Hidden in the high hills of West Virginia, it's one of America's first resort destinations. The site was selected for the healing powers of the...
Four Free Hours in San Diego
"The Christian version of the Hajj should be to San Diego. It's Eden. Perfect in every way." At least according to my Kurdish cab driver who'd recently moved here with his family from Phoenix. I asked him how he felt...
(Few) Spanish Surprises
(Un)fortunately, this trip to Madrid and Tenerife proved relatively uneventful. I woke up with a sore throat thinking about the long flight to Madrid. This wasn't going to be easy. I rarely get sick, but when I do,...
Tokyo Take Out
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love Japanese-Cook-in-Front-of-You-Food. I've also started experimenting with sushi. So, when I found out I'd be in Tokyo for a night-or-two, my belly got excited. Count me in for...
Singapore Surprise
My leg started buzzing while I was sitting in a meeting in Washington, DC a week-or-so ago. When everyone in the room began glaring at me, it became clear that "vibrate" does not mean the same thing as "silent" on a...
Beverly Hills Car
Beverly Hills has always held a certain mystique for me. As I was packing for a trip to LA, I wondered why. Sure, I've spent a fair amount of time in the LA area, but I've never really explored it. So how could I get...
25 Miles in Boston or Some Ridiculously Long Walk
For a long time, I've said, "I love Philadelphia." It has been my favorite colonial city. You have one of those, too, right? The way they worship Ben Franklin is rivaled only by Atlanta's love of the peach....
Denver Round 2
After hearing that my post about Denver wasn't "up-to-snuff," I decided to return. Well, in truth, I decided to return because I had another meeting there, but if it makes the reader who complained feel better, I'll...