Host of The Daily Travel Podcast
Why do you value travel experiences over possessions?
Stuff owns you, experiences grow you. Getting a greater return on the investment of your time helps you to be richer in the way you experience life. See More
New Zealand: Traveling Alone in New Zealand
Hey Gina! I can't think of anywhere better to go as a solo traveler than New Zealand. The traveler networks you'll find there, from hostels to group buses, ensure you're never actually alone/lonely, and finding friends is hard not to do.... See More
New Zealand: Aukland or Queenstown?
Queenstown is uniquely "New Zealand" while Auckland is, in many respects, another city. It would be impossible to compare them because Auckland is metropolitan and Queenstown is quite small. But Queenstown is the sort of place you never forget. See More
Boston: Speakeasies in Boston?
Backbar is the definitely the one you're looking for. The Hawthorne is a runner up. Also Drink, Brick & Mortar. Wink & Nod is a tick below for drink quality,... See More
Abu Dhabi: 5 Days, from UAE to Oman
I'm flying into and out of Abu Dhabi. I have 5 days and would like to see Oman. I've never been to Dubai either, so my thought was to go north and take the coastal highway to Khasab. While I certainly wish I had more time to explore Oman, any advice, suggestions,... See More
World's best cities for street art?
Maybe not the best - but certainly mentionable is Athens, particularly Monastiraki I wish I had more to say about it except that you'll find huge building-sized murals on every corner. There's a dilapidated style to Athens, and the street art,... See More
Where is the most remote beach you've ever gone to in the world?
Rode horses out on the beaches of the East Cape of New Zealand. Very little activity out there - unless you go for New Years Eve, when people flock to be the first to see the sunrise. See More
Best elephant camps in the world?
I won't say this is the best, but I woke up one morning to a knock on my door at Mvuu Wilderness Lodge in Malawi. I stumbled out of bed trying to find my pants and said, "One moment!" But I heard a friendly voice say, "Do not come out... See More
What are the best cities to live in as a 'digital nomad'?
I've interviewed some amazing digital nomads on http://dailytravelpodcast.com and the places you can find most of them are: Chiang Mai, Ubud, Ho Chi Minh City, Berlin and Medellin.... See More
What are the best travel destinations for international travel rookies?
New Zealand. Hands down. Nearly the entire country is setup for new travelers of every kind to plugin to the backpacking or independent travel networks, and see everything it has to offer. It's a remote destination that offers everything from beaches... See More