Every now and then something falls into your lap that justifies all the hardships and pluck it takes to get work (or those checks paid) in this freelancing life. Last year I had one of my career highlights, hosting five videos to celebrate … Read on
For me, 2017 has been the worst year to be American. But I did get to travel a lot. In Baja California, I learned whales can barely see but poke their heads out of the water to look around anyway. I saw a … Read on
Ruby, my eight-year-old daughter, sometimes makes videos with me. Recently we visited Clinton, Oklahoma’s Route 66 Museum with zero intentions of making a video. Then suddenly it happened. This is her take — sometimes bending facts — during our 12-minute visit to the museum. … Read on
David Bowie’s been away from us for a year now. And it’s taken as long for me to figure out my favorite 50 Bowie songs. The target changes so much because Bowie changed so much. I’ve had many Bowie phases in my life … Read on
Ah, New Year’s Eve. The time of year when many travel writers share a list of all the travels they got to do in the past year and often a “best of travel” list for the next one. (Heck, I made one, which … Read on
I answer your questions on how “to travel like a local.” How do you travel like a local? Depends on the locals. But begin by getting stuck in a routine. Make most of your own meals. Commute. Complain about commuting. Don’t go to … Read on
