Here’s my Guideposts interview about some inspiring destination ideas for spring break: Mexico, Kansas, using local sports as vehicle to meet locals, and helping communities recovering from natural disasters.
Episode #040 F E A T U R I N G * 6 0 * B O N U S * S E C O N D S I met up with a number of travel insiders recently and Orlando came up. ‘Awful city.’ ‘Hate that place.’ And around the circle went a chorus of dismissive nods of approval. It’s an easy reaction … Read on
Episode #038F E A T U R I N G * 8 5 * B O N U S * S E C O N D S Andrew Potter calls travel the ‘quest for difference,’ and that the more different the better. Sure about that? I think it comes a lot closer to home that too. And his case that searching for authenticity … Read on
A week after my research trip to Florida’s Gulf Coast — driving between Pensacola and Panama City — oil has finally splashed on the same beaches. But I still think visitors should go the region, as I explained in this blog entry for the Huffington Post.
The complete opposite of being at the Florida Gulf Coast? That’d be the opening of the Universal Studio’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Unreal. Standing a few feet from the cast, seeing teens in school uniforms squeal Ed Sullivan Show-like, and trying to drink the ‘butterbeer.’ Here’s my take on opening day for Lonely Planet. And a few photos. Video to come…
Episode #037 I will not forget my few days in the Florida Gulf Coast anytime soon. Most valuable lesson learned from locals: see it while you can.
