I had no idea how I would be able to top 2011. I was in Australia for crying out loud. I did everything to the extreme, from bungy jumping to scuba diving. How could I possibly keep up that momentum in 2012? I wouldn't say 2012 topped 2011, but I sure as hell tried. It seems like I was traveling … [Read more...] about 2012: My Year in Review
What I Read in 2012
This time last year I was summarizing what I read in 2011, which appeared to be a fairly impressive list at 34 books. I can't say I was accomplished this year as I wasn't traveling full time and I was launching a new website. Most of the books I did read were on my trip to Portugal, Austria, and … [Read more...] about What I Read in 2012
Photo Essay: Christmas in London
This time last year I was admiring the Christmas decorations Down Under and saying goodbye to my home in Sydney. I had never experienced a hot December, but I hope it won't be my last. Last month, however, I was in chilly London for World Travel Market and the city had already caught the Christmas … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Christmas in London
Drinking in New Orleans
Mention New Orleans to anyone and a few words will pop into their heads. Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street, open container and debauchery may be just a few. But there is so much more to the city's drinking culture. It's ironic that of the places where you can walk around with an open container of alcohol … [Read more...] about Drinking in New Orleans
My Favorite New Orleans Meals
The heart of New Orleans, and the South in general, is in the food. No trip to the city is complete without indulging in the many tasty dishes, some traditional and others less so. Here are my favorite meals from my weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana. Beignets, Café du Monde If you've never … [Read more...] about My Favorite New Orleans Meals