I originally wrote this in January 2017 right after Donald Trump assumed office. Alas, Donald Trump is President again so I have edited it a bit-although much of what I said then is still valid. He has been a lightning rod for the United States in the eyes of MOST of the world. I look […]
A Championship Weekend in Kansas City
February 7, 2022 by 2 Comments
I just had a championship weekend in Kansas City, Missouri full of BBQ, history, and the AFC Championship game! This was my 4th time in Kansas City and first since the 2014 World Series that featured the Kansas City Royals. This time around it was the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead […]
My Top 10 Places to Visit in 2020
January 16, 2020 by 4 Comments
My Top 10 Places to Visit in 2020 In the season of New Year’s resolutions and goal setting, now is a good time to start planning your travel for the year ahead. From sporting events abroad to tons of travel opportunities within the U.S., there’s lots I’m looking forward to in 2020. I’ll be hitting […]
Top 3 Tips for Exploring New York’s Best Holiday Market
December 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Top 3 Tips for Exploring New York’s Best Holiday Market I believe myself to be what I would call a “true” New Yorker, which means I love New York around the holidays. From Rockefeller Center to just walking around the different neighborhoods, I love the energy. I’ll be honest – I’m not a huge shopper. […]
My Top Four Travel Milestones
November 13, 2019 by Leave a Comment
My Top Four Travel Milestones Over these past two decades, I’ve been fortunate to check off many major travel accomplishments, each with their own unique stories and challenges. I’ve travelled to every country in the world, trekked to the ends of the earth, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and visited every National Park in the United States. […]
One Day in Guangzhou
November 11, 2019 by 1 Comment
After my one day in Zhanjiajie, I had one day in Guangzhou; which was a great introduction to a truly stunning city. I was very impressed with Guangzhou, a city I knew very little about other than it was a big airport hub. I didn’t realize how modern, clean or nice it was. It’s a […]
Tips to Maximize Rewards for Fall & Holiday Travel
October 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Hey guys! I recently did a Q&A about how to get more out of fall and holiday travel. Along with John Sellers from Bank of America and Janet Alvarez from Wise Bread, we discussed our most memorable experiences, tips to help make your upcoming trips more financially rewarding, and pointers on what to do when […]
Travel Insurance vs Travel Health Insurance: What’s the Difference?
October 26, 2019 by 2 Comments
Here is an article from the Allianz Travel Insurance blog. I though it was perfect to repost because it’s a question I get asked a lot about as a global ambassador. So please do have a read for some good information. We often see the terms “travel insurance” and “travel health insurance” used interchangeably. They […]
My First Travel Insurance Claim
September 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
After 7 years of having an annual travel insurance plan with Allianz Travel Insurance, I finally used it for the first time. Filing my first travel insurance claim was so easy to do and getting it approved and paid out was equally as easy. The whole thing was streamlined; the email communications were excellent; the […]
Why I Use Allianz Travel Insurance Over Others
August 20, 2019 by 2 Comments
I’ve been working with Allianz Travel Insurance for the last 6 years or so as a global ambassador. That said, many people have asked me why I use Allianz Travel Insurance over others. That is a really fair question because there are so many options out there. I generally start by stating why you need […]
