Category: Travel

  • Spinning the World

    Spinning the World

    This whole vinyl obsession started by accident on a trip to Portland, Oregon. I wandered into a local record shop with no real plan and walked out with two albums I could not pass up: Teddy Pendergrass’ Teddy and the Bar-Kays’ Dangerous. Those were the first two records I ever…

  • Travel Gear Essentials

    Travel Gear Essentials

    Over time, I’ve built a travel setup that reflects how I actually move through the world. I tend to pack a fair amount of tech, but everything has a purpose. I travel with a Chromebook because it is relatively inexpensive and easy to replace if something happens to it. If…

  • 40 in Asia

    40 in Asia

    Turning 40 feels like a milestone worth celebrating, so I decided to do it in a way that reflects everything I love about travel: food, culture, exploration, and a little bit of luxury. This upcoming birthday trip will take me across three incredible Asian destinations, Singapore, Bali, and Taiwan, and…

  • Chasing All 50

    Chasing All 50

    One of my long-term travel goals has always been to visit all 50 states. So far, I have 33 under my belt, from big names like California and New York to quieter ones like Maine, Delaware, and West Virginia. People always assume the hardest states to visit are Alaska and…

  • Travel Smarter Now

    Travel Smarter Now

    Over the years, I have picked up a set of travel tips that make the whole process smoother and a lot less stressful. Flights are always the first piece of the puzzle, so I rely heavily on price alerts and deal trackers. Google Flights and Skyscanner are two of my…