Welcome to The Journal — a more personal corner of Passport in Photos, where I explore how travel shapes us. This is where I share the stories behind the stories: personal reflections, lessons from the road, and thoughts that go beyond the itinerary. You’ll also find spotlights on photographers whose work sparks curiosity and reminds me why I fell in love with storytelling in the first place.
Through the highs and lows of travel over many years, I've curated a collection of must-have items that I truly can’t live without. In this blog post, I'm excited to share the top 10 things that have become my indispensable companions throughout my travels.
It’s an honor and an absolute pleasure to feature one of my dearest and most talented friends, Claudia Uribe, in this first Passport In Photos Photographer’s Passport. Claudia is an award-winning photographer whose career has been focused on architecture and still life. Her work has been published in numerous noteworthy books and magazines from all around the world. But what some may not know, is that Claudia is also a well-traveled and culturally aware individual with a knack for capturing breathtaking landscapes. Here are some excerpts from my recent interview with her.
In this Photographer’s Passport, I had the chance to sit down with Andres Hernandez, a photographer based in New York City. Andres has been in the industry for over 20 years, shooting advertising campaigns and portraits around the world. Join me as he gives us an inside look at his travels and shares photography advice.
In this Photographer’s Passport, I’m honored to present to you - Alessandro Moggi. He’s based in Italy and has been a photographer for over forty years. Alessandro’s work is in Advertising and Editorial and he’s photographed celebrities and artists from all around the world. A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with Alessandro over Zoom and he told me about his travels and we went through some of his work.
Roberto Aguilar (photoaguilar.com, @photoaguilar) has been a commercial photographer for over thirty years. His romance with photography came through the darkroom when he was only about ten years old. It was the magic of the chemistry that seduced him.
In this post I’m sharing the top 10 Airbnbs around the world I’ve stayed in the last couple of years that I’d book again. As you start to plan or create wish lists for your future travels, these are some Airbnb options I can honestly recommend.
In this post, I’m sharing six simple ways we can all be more mindful about how we travel, give back to the places that welcome us, and in turn, have deeper, more meaningful experiences along the way.