Bloomberg (Aug '17)
During my tenure at The Plaza I joined a legion of elite butlers that catered to some of the oddest whims imaginable. Sometimes real life really is stranger than fiction--especially at a high-end hotel.
Unlocking Lofoten →
Out (Jul '17)
From A to Å, discovering the wild mountains and bays of Lofoten, Norway, which is arguably the most scenic place on the globe.
The Most Romantic Honeymoons
The Knot (Jul '17)
Honeymoons are a great way to travel deeper, and here I've amassed my shortlist of the most truly romantic places on the planet from Canada to Madagascar.
The Secret Soviet City →
Bloomberg (Jul '17)
My photo journey through Pyramiden, the utopian Soviet mining town that is, quite literally, frozen in time--abandoned high above the Arctic Circle.
A Brief History of the Gayest Places in America →
Mic (Jul '17)
A close look at America's favorite LGBTQ destination and how, over the last hundred years, they became lively sanctuaries for the socially oppressed.
The Classic & the Newcomer: Northeastern Honeymoons →
Condé Nast Brides (Jun '17)
Two inspired honeymoon options for Americans who want to stay domestic--a hipster-cool hangout in the Catskills, and a stately collection of log cabins in Vermont.
The Hicksters of Bonavista →
Mic (Jun '17)
Young brewers and baristas are living the dream in the small towns of the Bonavista Peninsula in Canada's easterly province of Newfoundland.
Why Is Everyone Traveling to Iceland? →
Mic (May '17)
I explore both the tangible and intangible reasons why Iceland has become a must on practically every traveler's bucket list, and how to beat the crowds to have a deeply personal experience while you're there.
Roaming Wyoming →
Out (May '17)
Inspiration for a DIY road trip through Wyoming--one of America's most scenic and most oft-overlooked states.
Nashville to Asheville →
Out (May '17)
String together these must-sees on the journey from two big blue dots in the red states.
Thailand's Trademark Hospitality →
Out (Apr '17)
Don't disregard Thailand when it comes to Southeast Asian holidays--there's still no better destination that pairs exotic beaches with an enduring sense of place.
Maui's is Still the Classic Honeymoon →
Out (Apr '17)
Modern Maui retains its reputation as the classic honeymoon destination by swapping tiki tackiness with real-deal island spirit, great eats and incredible beaches.
Tired of Paleo? Try 'Moon Eating' →
Bloomberg (Apr '17)
Who knew that Hawaii--often thought of as a plastic tiki vacation destination--holds the secrets to some of the most important eating habits on the globe.
That Time I was a Flight Attendant →
Bloomberg (Apr '17)
Norwegian invited me onboard to serve as a flight attendant for one of their long-hauls from London to New York. Here's everything I learned about what goes on behind that velvet curtain.
Inside Obama's Island Hideaway →
The Daily Beast (Mar '17)
An exclusive look at Marlon Brando's island paradise, and the spot that Obama chose to get away from it all and write is anticipated autobiography.
The Sunless City Sees the Light →
The Daily Beast (Mar '17)
Tales from my visit to the northernmost city on the entire planet, Longyearbyen, on March 8th: the day the sun's rays return to the city after four months of darkness during the arctic winter.
The Honeymoon Handbook →
Lonely Planet (Jan '17)
This article features text from The Honeymoon Handbook, a book I co-authored that explains and how to piece together the perfect couple's getaway after you say 'I do'.
Bali is the Perfect New-Year Palate Cleanser →
Out (Dec '16)
With Trump installed in the oval office, there's no better time to escape to mystical Ubud and soak up the earth's positive energy.
Road Trip: One Week in Newfoundland →
Out (Nov '16)
You don't need to go to Iceland for dramatic landscapes--consider a week in Canada's Newfoundland, full of fjords offering views of floating icebergs and breaching whales.
150 Things we Love about Canada →
Out (Nov '16)
From Newfoundland’s remote outport villages to a heaping bowl of poutine, these are the best things Canada has on offer in honor of its sesquicentennial.