Freelance Writing
I've been writing for magazines, newspapers and the web since the start of my career in the late 1990s. In the past decade, my focus has been primarily on travel, food and culture articles for publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and National Geographic Traveler, among others. Below are links to a few of my favorite articles.
Where to Go in 2025
I was a contributor to Afar’s round up of the best places to travel to in 2025.
(Afar — November 2024)
Road To Wellville
A tough assignment, heading back to Lanai to write about Larry Ellison’s new wellness retreat.
(Seattle Times — October 2021)
Heart of the Andes
My feature about mountain climbing through the Ecuadorian Andes in the footsteps of Alexander Von Humboldt.
(National Geographic Traveler — September 2018)
Africa’s Secret Fantasy Island Safari
A favorite feature of mine, about an island national park in Lake Victoria that’s home to a colony of chimps transplanted from zoos in Europe.
(WSJ — October 2015)
The Best of Antigua
My winter 2019 guide to the best hotels, restaurants and things to do on one of my favorite islands in the Caribbean.
(Elite Traveler — November 2019)
Larry Ellison’s Private Eden is Open for Business
My feature on the billionaire’s new Four Seasons beach resort on Lanai.
(Bloomberg — April 2016)
Storm Watching on Vancouver Island
Winter storm watching isn’t interesting unless it’s in Tofino where the Pacific goes a little wild in winter.
(WSJ — February 2015)
The Best of Havana
My guide to the best in Cuba’s capital for Elite Traveler magazine.
(Elite Traveler — November 2017)
Hot NYC Hotels
A feature on the ten best hotels in New York City for the UK edition of Condé Nast Traveller.
(CNT UK — November 2015)
Berlin: Germany’s New Culinary Capital
I traveled to my hometown to write about Berlin’s best new restaurants for Virtuoso Life.
(Virtuoso Life — December 2015)
The Future of Cruising is Jets & Subs
My feature on Crystal Cruise’s aggressive expansion into the sky and into small cruise vessel business.
(Blooomberg— February 2016)
Making the Marc
My 2013 design story on the renovation of the storied Veuve Cliquot mansion in Reims where the label and its parent company (LVMH) entertains.
(Robb Report — August 2013)