Seattle was the second stop on my Canada-to-Mexico trip. I only had a short amount of time — 24 hours, to be exact — and it rained for some of it (duh), but I was still able to see a
Conde Nast Traveler - February 2017 || Need a backdrop for that Valentine’s ‘gram? Find a love wall. What is a love wall? Exactly what it sounds like—an expression of love captured on the facade of a building, structure, or
A friend purchased a super cheap ticket to Sydney and is visiting Australia for the first time. They're looking for a mix of city, beach, and active/adventure. Here's what I recommended: With 7 days I recommend sticking to the East Coast — Australia
U.S. News Travel, Feb. 3, 2017 || Restrictions on U.S. travel to Cuba have been eased recently, meaning it's a lot easier for Americans to visit the Caribbean country. Here are eight common questions about visiting Cuba without a tour
I spent a week in Peru in November (over Thanksgiving) with a friend. We visited Cusco, Lima, and hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Here's what we did: How I Got There We flew Avianca from Dulles to Cusco, transferring through
January 5, 2017 on Fodors.com || All eyes will be on Washington D.C. this January for Inauguration Weekend. The city’s preparing for over 1 million visitors, coming in for everything from celebrations to protests to getting a glimpse of history. Here’s
My ongoing effort to casually document the good (and not so good) restaurants I've tried around the District. Adams Morgan Tail Up Goat: small plates and yummy craft cocktails Dupont Circle 14th Street/U Street Compass Rose: awesome menu of street food small plates from around
A friend wrote me in late December asking for some tips for some friends visiting D.C. Since a lot of my favorite spots are better in summer, here's a list of some winter recommendations I sent over. Overall for food/drinks I'd
December 15, 2016 on U.S. News Travel || No trip to the District of Columbia is complete without a visit to the National Mall. The site of presidential inaugurations, historic protest marches and a brand-new Smithsonian museum, this 2-mile-long grassy
To make sense of the avalanche of trends pieces that storms in this time of year, I've put together some notes on what industry leaders say are the top travel trends for 2017. Some are familiar (green travel is by no