Destinations
Destinations is where I share the places I’ve actually visited and photographed, with honest impressions and practical tips for visiting yourself.
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Boston: Where the revolution left its trail on foot
A trip to Boston, a city where the American Revolution took much of its early shape, is not complete without navigating through its history. In…
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Franconia Notch: Where autumn leaves you speechless
Driving I-93 through Franconia Notch is a sublime experience. The road bends and slims to two lanes. Kinsman and Franconia ridges close in as you…
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Kancamagus Highway: Autumn’s fiery canvas at every turn
A drive along the Kancamagus Highway in autumn feels like stepping into a live painting. Bursts of scarlet, orange, and gold color the landscape as…
Travel Carry Field Notes
Travel Carry Field Notes is a recurring series where I evaluate bags through the Functional Style Index, not just for what they hold, but for how they behave once you are actually moving through a day.
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Hands Free, Still Handled: Clare V. Grande Fanny vs. Petit Moyen
Both bags land in the lower $400s range, so this isn’t a budget decision, it’s a behavior one. The real tradeoff shows up once you’re…
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City Walk or Boardroom Signal: Bellroy Tokyo Totepack vs. Andar Manhattan Backpack
One is a $199 technical carry built for days in motion. The other is a $399 full-grain leather investment built for presence. The question this…
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Maximize vs. Just Enough: Clare V. Grande Bateau Tote vs. Leatherology Uptown Vertical Tote
At time of writing, the Clare V. Grande Bateau Tote is in the mid $500 and the Leatherology Uptown Vertical Tote is $200. Both are…
Travel Guides
Practical guides and honest takeaways from trips near and far, road trip prep, city itineraries, and everything in between.
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No co-pilot, no problem: My solo road trip system
Solo road trips sound exhausting, maybe even a little daunting. There’s no one in the passenger seat to split the driving, just you and the…
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Living on Fuji Time: Less Than 48 Hours in Kawaguchiko
Kawaguchiko is often framed as a quick stop from Tokyo. But with less than 48 hours, we chose to be intentional. Instead of trying to…
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A Slow Way Through Kyoto in 48 Hours
Kyoto is a city that rewards a slower pace. With roughly 48 hours and traveling with our parents, we had to be intentional. Instead of…
