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Steep to Cheap: Two Great Houston Restaurants
Houston has been my home since 2002. Perhaps it’s not as quirky as Austin, sexy as New York, or glamorous as LA, but Houston is a great place to live. And according to Forbes, it’s America’s coolest...
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Six Simple Amenities that all Luxury Hotels Should Offer
I’ve been traveling a ton lately and am very fortunate to stay at many stellar hotels. While some stuff tends to become one luxurious blur, others tend to stand out in the sea of hotels. Recently I...
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A Private Tour & Tasting at Vienna’s Wieninger Winery
Within two hours of arriving in Vienna, I was whisked away in a big, black Mercedes for an afternoon of wine tasting in the vineyards surrounding the city. Normally a red wine lover, I was curious to...
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A Guide to Coffee & Cocktails in Italy
Italy has created some of my very favorite things. From Ferragamo to Ferrari to fettuccine, Italians know what’s good. So, why would their coffee and cocktails be any different? My Coffee Cup Runneth...
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Ambassador of Chili: Chef Dean Fearing brings Texas Red to Hawaii
If you’ve met chef Dean Fearing then you’d certainly remember. A Southerner by birth and a Dallasite by choice, Fearing has shaped the landscape of Southern cuisine as it’s known today. For over twenty...
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Toronto’s St. Lawrence Market: A Feast for Foodies and Historians
A trip to Toronto would be incomplete without at stop at St. Lawrence Market. Dating back to 1803, this historical place was named the best food market in the world by National Geographic. Talk about a...
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Absolutely Annoying Airport Lounge Behavior
Obviously, I love travel. I’ve built my own small business based on doling out advice and recounting the tales from my trips. From the outside, travel often appears glamorous, no matter the class of...
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What to Eat and Drink While on Maui
There are many reasons to travel to Maui. It’s arguably one of the most beloved and beautiful islands in the world. Seeing the plastered grins on the faces of arriving passengers is enough to make even...
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10 Things to Know before Visiting Texas
The old adage goes that everything is bigger in Texas. I know a whole bunch of Texans that would argue that everything is also better in the Lone Star state. Yes, we Texans are a very proud bunch, and...
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Cooking Traditional Hungarian Goulash in Budapest
When I’m home I rarely cook. It’s not that I can’t cook, but rather don’t see the value in spending all that time making a meal when a sandwich will satisfy my hunger. This mentality must seem odd...
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My Top Three Airplane Aggravations
I love flying and truly believe that the journey is just as important as the destination. I flew for the first time in the late 70s when ashtrays were still found in the armrest. At age seven, I flew...
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10 Great Spas from Around the World
Obviously I’ve not been to every spa in the world, though if a position with that description exists then I’m submitting my resume this very minute. Throughout the last two years, I’ve visited diverse...
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My {Wo}Manly Bucket List to Support #Movember & #ManlyMoments
Hello, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to one of my favorite months of the year—November. Why do I love this month so much? Well, Starbucks brings back their famous red cups filled with gingerbread...
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15 Great Holiday Gift Ideas for Travelers
I adore the holiday season. In fact, November and December are my favorite months of the year. Not only do they bring the cold weather that I love, but it’s also a time for family, friends, and great...
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Michelin-Starred Dining in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is known for many things, including the stunning view from Victoria Peak, its instantly recognizable skyline, Victoria Harbour, and world-class shopping. And with 62 Michelin-starred...
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An Open Letter to Santa: My 2014 Travel Wish List
Dear Santa, Around this time of the year, I see tons of _______ of the month clubs advertised. There’s absolutely a club for everyone’s taste: Bacon, cigar, dog treats, ice cream, PB&J, wine,...
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My Travel Year in Instagram Photos
The year is coming to a close, and I’ve been reflecting on my 2013 year in travel. During these twelve months, I visited sixteen countries on three different continents. This was definitely my best...
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One Photo–Six Ways: Mobile App Editing Tips from Top Instagramers
Encountering someone who doesn’t have a smartphone is like seeing hyenas lounging with antelope–shocking and disconcerting. My dad, who is in his 70s, has an iPhone AND an Instagram account. He’s not...
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Five Packing Essentials for Snow Skiing
I wish that I could say that my last few hours in Paris were spent leisurely drinking a bottle of Bordeaux and eating full-fat cheese smeared across a warm baguette. Instead of people watching while...
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Making French Macarons in Paris
Thanks to Kensington Tours and my most recent trip to Paris, I now know why one little Ladurée macaron costs nearly €2 each. In short, making macarons is hard work. Perhaps baking macarons isn’t as...
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