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Car Culture in Havana

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:06:23 +0000

A ride-along in the most unpredictable and colorful of Havana’s mass transport options, the maquina.

Monocle 25/25 Guides

admin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:25:47 +0000

English magazine Monocle’s 25/25 guides are quick, tip-oriented glances at 25 resort and 25 business cities around the world. I contributed the guides on both Mexico City (business) and Acapulco (definitely resort).

Mexico City (link, English)

Acapulco (link, English)

Lost in Hanoi

admin — Mon, 25 May 2009 19:12:17 +0000

A travel feature born of my wanderings around Hanoi’s Old Quarter. As the city garners a reputation as the new, hip Southeast Asian destination for art and food lovers, I got lost amid Hanoi’s oldest streets and found beauty of a decidedly subtler sort.

Travel + Leisure Mexico, May 2009 (PDF, published story in Spanish) (PDF, author’s draft in English)

T+L Journal, Stockholm

admin — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:58:47 +0000

Stockholm’s gallery scene has gained traction in recent years. Here’s why– and where.

Travel + Leisure Mexico, March 2008 (Spanish, PDF)

Surf’s up in Sayulita

admin — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:06:48 +0000

Sayulita’s growing out of its label as a quaint fishing village, but it won’t be a full-fledged city anytime soon. For now, it’s the best of both worlds.

Miami Herald Mexico Edition, August 6 2006 (English, PDF)