In August I traveled to Chicago for 2 days. While much of it was spent in meetings, I was able to eat, drink, and see some of Chicago's finest. Here's what I did: How I Got There I snagged a great Wanna
It all started with a poster. Hiking Machu Picchu had been on my list for a while, but it floated on that level that always got usurped by another destination when it came time to book. Then a few months ago my landlord
What to do on a long layover in Paris? It can be tricky to leave the airport, even if you have 5 hours. But if you have a really long layover -- like my 12-hour gap between flights this August --
You can't go to Iceland without seeing the Blue Lagoon. Partially because it's one of the country's biggest must-dos, and partially because it's so close to the airport that it's just silly how easy it is to squeeze in before
In November 2014 I took a 2-day food-centric trip to Philadelphia. The visit was sponsored by Visit Philly, who gave me a budget $400 to eat my way through the city.
Going to Iceland? Do not forget your camera. This is one of the most photogenic countries out there, with stunning volcanic landscapes, epic waterfalls, colorful houses, geysers, wildlife and more. Here are some photos from my trips to Iceland that capture
Published on August 15, 2014 on MapQuest || “If you see a bear, stay calm and get behind me. If you see a moose, run.” A few people in my hiking group chuckled nervously when Jeffrey, our twentysomething Patagonia-clad guide, delivered
In late April/early May I took a family vacation to Portugal—a multigenerational trip for my grandma's 80th birthday. Here are my (rough, unedited) notes on what I did: How I Got There United flight from Newark: it was a small plane for an
Published July 15, 2014 on MapQuest || Watching the sun set from the westernmost point in the United States means you’ll be the last person in the country to end the day. The problem is, Alaska’s Attu Island is not your typical