October 7, 2018
Sicily — Why I Went, and Why You Should Too
Sicily is a special island that is technically Italian but so much more. Uncover 5000 years of history…
June 15, 2018
What to Wear on a European Beach
I've just spent a couple of months in Sicily, enjoying architecture, museums, food, exotic culture and, um, more…
April 10, 2017
A Real Day as a Guidebook Researcher
I'm out on the road in Italy again, updating Rick Steves guidebooks. Guidebook research is fun, and many…
December 11, 2015
Homemade Travel Gifts
If you're like me, you may not like the idea of mindless swapping of useless gifts at Christmastime.…
October 19, 2015
Taking a Break from Electronics: Travel Sketching
In our electronics-obsessed world, I've become more and more alarmed about how our devices are changing our experiences.…
September 28, 2015
Packing: A Delicate Subject…Travel Underwear
I have gone through all of my clothes in previous posts but there is one obvious thing missing…
September 6, 2015
Choosing the Right Daybag, or Embrace the ManBag
First off, I'd like to express my surprise and gratitude for the incredible response to my blog, the…
