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.
Travel isn’t about how many places we see anymore, it’s about how deeply we experience them. These five travel trends reflect a growing desire to slow down, connect with people and place, and travel with more intention, curiosity, and care.
In this reflective piece, I share what traveling in 2025 taught me about how I want to approach travel in 2026. From small insights to big realizations, I reflect on the experiences that shaped the way I’ll plan, pack, and explore next year. If your trips haven’t always gone as planned, or you just want to travel more thoughtfully, this post is for you.
From New York City to Palm Springs, I tested LEVEL8’s Gibraltar Aluminum Carry-On and Luminous Check-In; two sleek, durable suitcases designed for modern travelers. Here’s my honest review of how they handled cross-country flights, a long drive, and everything in between.
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.
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.
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.