Dec 11
This time last year, I was preparing to leave the capital and enjoy the Christmas season with my family. Around this same time, about 800,000 people were also preparing to leave London. Did this create a dilemma for me? Not at all… delays on the Underground did that. The folks at Heathrow were amazing last …
Oct 25
London to Zurich, Zurich to Munich and then the reverse. Flying above Burgundy, the Alps and Bavaria, the inflight announcements are delivered in both English and German. Even with a layover, it’s an exciting flight plan. The only downside of the trip is the layover. No internet, expensive food, doubly expensive booze and the constant …
Sep 23
Smartphone maps have helped my friends and me on countless occasions. They’re light-weight, compact and you can use them without telling every pick-pocket in the area, “Hey, I’m a tourist.” Combined with the need for almost instant information 24/7, sometimes it makes sense to even purchase a pay-as-you-go SIM card when visiting a new country. …
Sep 22
Smartphone maps are a critical part of exploring a new city, or even just getting around your our city. And with the release of the iPhone 5 and the new operating system iOS 6, iPhone and iPad users lost their Google maps and in exchange received a horrible set of maps from Apple. Google Maps …
Sep 19
Geneva’s Old Town is a pedestrian zone featuring a maze of antique shops, luxury stores and restaurants. The highlight of my brief visit to Geneva was a slice of both England and US: the Lord Nelson Pub and the Brasserie du Molard. Found on the ground level, the Brasserie du Molard transported me 4,000 miles …
Jul 03
America’s Birthday is a day most US citizens love and appreciate. It’s a time to relax, crack open a beer, light up the grill and raise a glass to our American Forefathers and the brave men and women currently protecting our country and communities. But when a 4th of July trip takes you aboard, the …
Apr 16
Working for one of the world’s largest PR agencies has led to some amazing opportunities and trips (e.g. visiting some of the manliest cities in the US and moving to London). As someone that loves to explore, an itinerary packed with meetings or events requires me to embrace my small windows of free time. A …
Apr 15
In high school and college the Jesuits taught the importance of reflection and the role it plays in faith and life. And now that the Lent is over, it feels like an appropriate time to reflect on the beginning of the Lenten / Easter season… carnival! Lacking feathery costumes and attractive Brazilians, Germany in February …
