Chef José Andrés and his World Central Kitchen is truly doing God’s work. When government’s flailed, fought and generally did not provide, WCK was there.

I never miss an opportunity to hear someone’s story – especially from someone that I admire – so I leapt at the chance to interview Bozoma Saint John at the WeWork Global summit this week in Los Angeles.

While I have taken many trips to the wonderful town of Austin, it was Marfa, Texas that has long been beckoning me (as well as the Roundtop Antique Market, which is still on my list). This art hub in a small desert city in west Texas, has big things going on in a Wild West setting.

As we are on the cusp of a fresh new year, let’s explore how different cultures celebrate New Year’s Eve around the world.

It’s been a year of spontaneous road trips to places new & old, conversations with locals & business owners, education, activism, and creative adventures in trying to capture it all.

Who hasn’t had an African safari on their buck travel list? While there are many beautiful options, the East Africa countries of Kenya and neighboring Tanzania, are visions dreams are made of.

And we’re off to the holiday season! Talking beyond Black Friday-Cyber Monday Madness – here are some gems I have rounded up for this year’s special Gift Guide.

Looking for good podcasts or shows to binge/pass the time during your Thanksgiving travels (& into Christmas)? I’m an obsessive media binger and am sharing my lengthly list.

Thanksgiving week is here my friends – and just like we wrote about last year, there are travel tips to consider, as well as multiple ways to volunteer/give back.

Here come the holidays! For most of us, that means heading to colder climates for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and trying to stuff those sweaters and boots into you small suitcase is an annual challenge. Fear not, I have some tips for you

Friends at The Points Guy have rounded up a list of ‘best and worst airports’ for 2018, just in time for the Thanksgiving travel rush

When I was based in NYC, I would escape every weekend either to the Hudson Valley or upstate to the Catskills. Woodsy, peaceful and welcoming a new local business every I visit, it’s always a great time to go year round.

Is medical tourism a thing? Turns out it is and business is booming. Looking beyond American boarders to find healthcare systems in other countries that are equally as good — if not better — than what you get at home for a fraction of the price, and countries that specialize in areas ranging from hip replacements to fertility to plastic surgery.

It may surprise many visitors to California that the sheer vastness of its landscape boasts everything from beaches to deserts, forests, ski resorts, lakes and mountain cabin life. The last four alone can be found in the peaceful areas of Lake Arrowhead, Twin Peaks and Big Bear, California.

While the country’s 20th-century history was a mess, Germany has lately evolved into a symbol of tolerance, equality, and prosperity around the world, as well as an arts haven.

This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the first Wanderlust Wellspring event in the California desert (Palm Springs) that was a “first-of-its-kind wellness gathering featuring the world’s leading innovators, teachers and socially-conscious companies”.

Joshua Tree, California offers a quiet, groovy, spartan aesthetic of beauty with its jaw-dropping national park, cool small town and a lot of local flavor

Dia de los Muertos is one of my favorite cultural events of the year,  which falls on October 31-November 2nd. Learn more about the wonderful Mexican tradition and holiday here.

Yes, I know, at this point in October you may be sick to death of seeing everyone taking photos of themselves or their kids in pumpkin patches (guilty) as we approach Halloween, but if you have not gone, there is still time! So let’s look at a list of favorites across the nation

With Oktoberfest right around the corner, you have likely seen local pubs & restaurants around the world ready to embrace the event. But if you really want to experience it in all of its cultural splendor, you need to go to the source: Germany.