Galveston, From a Non-Texan Point of View
When I mentioned Jill and I were going/had been to Galveston for a few days, the response from most Texans I talked to was a firm, "Meh." Warm water, quiet…
Day Trip to Maine
Last year, Jill and I attended a Breakthrough T1D event where I got carried away bidding on one of the auction items, a trip to Portland, Maine on a private…
NOLA Diversions
Jill and I were back in New Orleans last week for Breakthrough T1D's One Conference. The word I carried home from the conference is audacity. It takes audacity to have…
A week out west
Baby Face Nelson chose to hide at Walley's Hot Springs before traveling north to meet his fate. His journey was a touch more dramatic than Jill's and mine. We spent…
Resort days in Playa del Carmen
Heavier than expected snow blanketed the North Country last week and temps hovered in the low teens. So, Jill's and my plans to be in Mexico made us seem prescient.…
Dinner at the Tabard Inn
Work took me to D.C. last week. It also presented a chance to try a few new restaurants. My new D.C. favorite is the Tabard Inn. It is, in fact,…
Overnight Getaway to Montreal
Friday after Thanksgiving, Jill and I drove to Montreal to visit Le Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal, or Great Christmas Market of Montreal. After visiting Christmas markets in Lisbon…
Old Sacramento
Work took me to California for a few days, and I spent some of my free time wandering in Old Sacramento, which I described to Jill as "just like Old…
An Overreaction to Vegas, Baby*
Everyone in Las Vegas is exhausted, trying too hard, or planning their escape. Jill and I went to a restaurant in the Arts District that locals recommend. The food was…
Zen in the Midst of Travel Chaos
"Traveling is getting worse," a colleague said recently. I disagree. Look at history and remind yourself that travelers once had to deal with everything from cannibalism to frequent hijackings. A…