The World’s Best Pizza: Chicago Deep Dish Edition
Man has struggled with many profound questions throughout history: Is there life after death? What is the point of life? And where in the world can I find the best pizza? To the second, I say...
The Press in Helsinki
The press in Helsinki is expensive. A double espresso at the Stringdberg Cafe on the esplanade is a tickling 4 euros and 90 cents.
It does come with a great seat to people watch. Directly...
Tel Aviv Another Time
Last October, I was one of the lucky ones to book an Explorer Award ticket on American Airlines that consisted of 16 segments, 50,000 miles flown, all in business class. It was my crowning achievement...
Anytown, USA
Kramer had it right when he installed a screen door on his New York apartment giving him "the cool evening breezes of Anytown, USA."
That's what comes to mind as I check out from the...
Deserting the Complacency of the Desert
Picture a city where it is sunny 296 days out of the year, it never snows, there are no hurricanes, and no earthquakes. Add in a moderate cost of living, good looking people, and...
Guns & Butter: Helsinki Travel Guide
This is part of the Trip Report Welcome to the Cold where I went from NYC to:
Helsinki, Finland
Stockholm, Sweden
Riga, Latvia
Istanbul, Turkey
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
If you’re just tuning in now be sure to read how I ended up...
Turkish Airlines Business Class: IST-ICN
This is part of the Trip Report Welcome to the Cold where I went from NYC to:
Helsinki, Finland
Stockholm, Sweden
Riga, Latvia
Istanbul, Turkey
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
If you’re just tuning in now be sure to read how I ended up...
Hotel Kämp, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Helsinki
This is part of the Trip Report Welcome to the Cold where I went from NYC to:
Helsinki, Finland
Stockholm, Sweden
Riga, Latvia
Istanbul, Turkey
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
If you're just tuning in now be sure to read how I ended up...
The Final Leg! Air China from Korea to Mongolia
This is the conclusion of the Trip Report Welcome to the Cold where I went from NYC to:
Helsinki, Finland
Stockholm, Sweden
Riga, Latvia
Istanbul, Turkey
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
If you’re just tuning in now be sure to read how I ended...
The Press in Riga
The press in Riga isn't cold. It is a misconception thought by many including myself that Latvia is basically Russia.
While there were periods of Russian occupation, Latvia has been and throughout its history regarded...