In the letters below, I write to my son about my travels. In each letter, I answer one question about travel, breaking down a destination or experience into:
THE GOOD
THE BAD
THE BOTTOM LINE
As much as I would love it if my son experienced everything everywhere, the reality is that the world is just too big, so my hope is that these letters help him prioritize where to go. No sugarcoating, no pulling punches – I keep it real for my kid!
New Mexico was the primary shooting location for Breaking Bad, but is it a good vacation destination? In my eleventh letter to my son, I broke down the good and the bad of the Land of Enchantment.
Rio de Janeiro is one of the most-visited cities in the Southern Hemisphere, but is it an overrated travel destination? In my tenth letter to my son, I wrote about the good and the bad of Brazil’s fabled oceanside city.
Dominica is one of the least-visited countries in the Caribbean, but are travelers sleeping on this island nation? In my ninth letter to my son, I wrote about the good and the bad of the most unspoiled island in the eastern Caribbean.
India’s golden triangle showcases the best and worst aspects of the country, but should you prioritize a visit? In my eighth letter to my son, I break down India’s popular tourist circuit.
Taipei City is known for its lively night markets and street food scene, but is it layover worthy? In my seventh letter to my son, I wrote about the wonderful and not-so-wonderful things about Taiwan’s capital.
My commute to work takes over five hours round trip. In my sixth letter to my son, I wrote about why I genuinely ENJOY my super commute.
If you live in the western United States, is a visit to Great Smoky National Park worth the trip across the country? In my fifth letter to my son, I wrote about the fun and not-so-fun things about “The Smokies” and the surrounding area.
Given how much there is to see and do in New Zealand, is one week a long enough trip? In my fourth letter to my son, I answer the question above while diving into both the good and bad about a visit to the country that stood in for Middle Earth.
A trip to the Amazon rainforest is not for the faint of heart. In my third letter to my son, I write about both the awesome and the difficult aspects of a trip to the Amazon rainforest, Brazil.
An African safari is an incredible way to view wildlife, but there’s more to the experience than seeing animals (and it’s not all good!). In my second letter to my son, I break down what it’s REALLY like to go on an African safari in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.