Travel, Country by Country
66 countries and 74 territories. Country-by-country field notes.
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New Zealand: Queenstown, Gold, Glaciers and the Mountains That Steal the Show
A few days in Queenstown became a journey through glacial geology, gold-rush history, alpine food, and one unforgettable helicopter flight into the Southern Alps.
Visited September 2026 · 10 min read
El Salvador: El Boquerón, Tamanique, and the Heart of San Salvador
More layered, more beautiful, more surprising than I had imagined, volcanic bowls, Pacific viewpoints, and a city reclaiming its plazas.
Visited May 2026 · 8 min read
Nicaragua: Steel Trees, Colonial Color, and the Mouth of Masaya
Raw, colorful, volcanic and warm: from the Árboles de la Vida to the red glow of an active crater.
Visited May 2026 · 10 min read
Fiji: Paradise, Orchids, and Powering a Computer Lab
A trip to Viti Levu turned into one of the most meaningful trips I have ever taken, sunsets, orchids, a village welcome, and a solar-powered computer lab in Kadavu.
Visited September 2025 · 9 min read
Netherlands: Canals, Conferences, Flower Fields, and a Country Built on Design
Amsterdam canals, the I amsterdam sign, Dutch flower fields, a Rotterdam sculpture with attitude, a vintage bar, and a 2025 return around the Amsterdam RAI.
Visited September 2018 and October 2025 · 6 min read
Australia: Three Visits to Sydney, One Harbour That Refuses to Be Normal
Opera House sails, the Harbour Bridge by night, Taronga by ferry, Darling Harbour, and the Coogee to Bondi coastal walk, three Sydney visits, one ridiculously photogenic harbor.
Visited 2017 · 2019 · 2025 · 10 min read
Germany: Precision, History, and the Occasional Cuckoo Clock
Munich, Heidelberg, Wiesbaden, and Frankfurt across MBA fieldwork and global work travel, where BMW engineering, medieval gate towers, and a giant cuckoo clock all share the same country.
Visited November 2024 · 8 min read
Dominican Republic: Rum, Rainforest, and the View Above Puerto Plata
Taino Bay, General Luperon, Macorix rum, and the long view from Mount Isabel de Torres over Puerto Plata.
Visited Visited 2024 · 5 min read
Peru: Lima, Ancient Adobe, Colonial Grandeur, Ocean Air, and Pisco Sours
Pre-Inca adobe in the middle of the city, colonial plazas, ocean cliffs, museum gold, and a Pisco Sour tasting flight.
Visited November 2023 · 8 min read
Argentina: Big-City Drama, Gaucho Tradition, and Patagonia at the Edge of the Map
City, countryside, food, wine, horses, polo, mountains, and lakes. Argentina packed several countries' worth of experiences into one trip.
Visited November 2023 · 10 min read
Singapore: Two Visits to a City That Runs on Precision, Food, and Light
Two trips to Singapore across 2018 and 2023: Sentosa and Universal Studios, Supertrees and Marina Bay Sands, plus the food that ties it all together.
Visited September 2018 and September 2023 · 7 min read
Bahamas: Atlantis, CocoCay, and the Art of the Easy Escape
Paradise Island in 2014 and 2019, CocoCay in 2023, and a reminder that some trips are built less for checking boxes and more for exhaling.
Visited August 2014, June 2019, August 2023 · 6 min read
British Virgin Islands: Rum, Ruins, and Ridgelines in Tortola
Road Town from above, the Mount Healthy sugar windmill, and a tasting at the Caribbean's oldest pot distillery.
Visited Visited August 2023 · 5 min read
Chile: Santiago Cathedrals, Markets, Mountains, and Wine
Cathedrals, markets, mountains, and Chilean wine, a short Santiago stop that punched well above its calendar.
Visited November 10 to 12, 2023 · 7 min read
Egypt: 42 Hours of Pyramids, Camels, Cairo, and a View Built for Eternity
A fast trip to Giza and Cairo, two nights at Mena House, the Great Pyramid out the window, the Sphinx at sunrise, and a camel ride into the desert.
Visited November 2022 · 8 min read
Kenya: Rain, Lions, Balloons, and the Wild Logic of the Maasai Mara
Hemingways Nairobi, a bush plane to the Mara, a hot-air balloon over predator country, a fresh kill, a Maasai community visit, and a border crossing into Tanzania that absolutely counts.
Visited November 2022 · 12 min read
Tanzania: Stepping Across the Mara-Serengeti Border
A short crossing from the Maasai Mara into Tanzania at the Serengeti border, lunch and drinks in the savanna, and the country-counting clause that earned Tanzania a spot on the list.
Visited November 2022 · 4 min read
French Polynesia: Tahiti, Moorea & Bora Bora, Overwater, Overwhelmed, and Exactly Where I Wanted to Be
A short and sweet island reset in French Polynesia: Tahiti as the bookend, Moorea as the day-trip bonus, and Bora Bora as the main event.
Visited December 2021 · 7 min read
Bermuda: The Pink Palace, Harbour Light, and a Much-Needed Reset
Some trips are built for exploration. Others are built for oxygen. Bermuda, in November 2020, was the second kind.
Visited November 2020 · 5 min read
Hungary: Budapest, Where History Takes the Thermal Waters
Buda on the hills, Pest on the flats, the Danube in between. Castles, basilicas, Art Nouveau details, and a thermal bath culture that turns geology into civic life.
Visited May and June 2019 · 9 min read
Slovakia: Bratislava in 30 Hours, a Walkable Surprise Between Budapest and Austria
Thirty hours in Slovakia between Budapest and Austria turned a quick train stop into one of the easiest, most charming walking cities in Central Europe.
Visited June 2019 · 5 min read
Vietnam: Golden Bridge, Ba Na Hills, Hanoi History & Hoi An Tailors
A gondola into the clouds at Ba Na Hills, the stone-handed Golden Bridge, the weight of Hỏa Lò Prison in Hanoi, two custom suits, ten shirts and made-to-measure shoes from Bebe Tailors in Hoi An, plus the legendary Bánh Mì Phượng across the street.
Visited June 2019 · 7 min read
Cambodia: 24 Hours, a 4 A.M. Wake-Up Call, and the Temples That Set the Standard
A 4 a.m. wake-up call, Angkor Wat at sunrise, the watchful stone faces of Bayon, and the tree-wrapped ruins of Ta Prohm, Siem Reap in one unforgettable day.
Visited June 2019 · 7 min read
Uruguay: A Day in Colonia del Sacramento by Ferry
Cobblestones, bougainvillea, lighthouse views, and the easiest international day trip from Buenos Aires, a UNESCO town across the Río de la Plata.
Visited March 4, 2019 · 6 min read
Kiribati: Fanning Island, the International Port That Nearly Sank My Love of Cruising
Maritime law has a sense of humor, and that humor sent me deep into the Pacific to Tabuaeran, a remote coral atoll in Kiribati that was worth every rolling mile.
Visited March 2019 · 5 min read
Austria: A Trace of Vienna's Doorstep
A country entry from a single surviving location record: one Timeline pin in Schwechat, just outside Vienna.
Visited Circa 2019 · 2 min read
Malaysia: Two Nights of Kuala Lumpur Towers, Caves, and Color
Two nights in Kuala Lumpur, the Petronas Twin Towers by day and night, a brand-new W Hotel, and 272 rainbow steps up to the Batu Caves.
Visited September 2018 · 6 min read
South Korea: Seoul Palaces, Peaks, and Mother-of-Pearl Memories
A July 2018 visit to Seoul, Gyeongbokgung Palace and the changing of the guard, Namsan skyline views from N Seoul Tower, Korean food, and a najeonchilgi mother-of-pearl box to take home.
Visited July 13, 2018 · 7 min read
Thailand: Temples, Ruins, Rooftops, and a Buddha in Tree Roots
Multiple trips through Bangkok and Ayutthaya: the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, ancient ruins reached by long-tail boat, a Muay Thai fight, scorpion snacks, and the Hangover 2 rooftop.
Visited May 2017 and July 2018 · 9 min read
Japan: Two Visits, One Eel, and a Hard Hat
Two short trips to Japan, a 2016 Narita layover with temples and the freshest eel imaginable, and a 2018 Tokyo work trip that included sashimi and an earthquake hard hat briefing.
Visited May 2016 and March 2018 · 6 min read
Estonia: Tallinn, Onion Domes, Red Roofs, and Medieval Walls
Onion domes on Toompea, red roofs over the Baltic, archery inside a medieval castle, and Bronze Age stone circles in the grass east of town.
Visited August 17, 2017 · 7 min read
Russia: Two Days in St. Petersburg
Imperial palaces, mosaic-covered churches, gravity-fed fountains, and Soviet-era subway art, two days in St. Petersburg from a Baltic Capitals cruise.
Visited August 2017 · 9 min read
China: Shanghai in a Day, Glass Floors, Jade, Skyscrapers, and Old-World Charm
A June 2017 layover that refused to act like one, Pudong skyscrapers, the Oriental Pearl glass floor, classical gardens, a Confucius hall, street food, and a piece of jade.
Visited June 2, 2017 · 8 min read
Puerto Rico: Condado, Kayaks, and a Glowing Night in the Mangroves
A San Juan work trip that turned into a nighttime paddle through mangroves toward glowing water.
Visited December 2016 · 5 min read
Indonesia: Bali Temples, Terraces, Coffee, and One Very Confident Spider
Arriving a day early for a Sophos Partner Conference turned a business trip into a full Bali tour: temples, waterfalls, rice terraces, a coffee flight, and one large spider.
Visited May 2016 · 7 min read
Czech Republic: Prague, A City Written in Layers
My son Chase brought Prague back to life with fresh photos and video, joining my old Timeline pins and the six-century story of the astronomical clock.
Visited Circa 2013 · 4 min read
Guatemala: From Guatemala City to Pacaya, Antigua & Casa del Ron
A short trip with big personality: black lava fields, colonial ruins, the shadow of Fuego, and a rum tasting.
9 min read
Honduras: Roatán, Rum, Wildlife, and Caribbean Blue
Hire a local guide, get out beyond the port, taste the rum, and absolutely hold the sloth.
6 min read
Costa Rica: Sunrises, Hammocks, Wildlife, and a Proper Cocktail Education
Sunrise over the Pacific, hammocks under the trees, coatis and monkeys wandering past, and a mixology class that made the place feel even more dangerous.
7 min read
Mexico: Ruins, Reefs, Overwater Bungalows, and the Fine Art of Not Checking Email
Mahahual, Quintana Roo, Playa del Carmen, El Dorado Maroma, and Isla Mujeres. Ancient stone in the morning, Caribbean blue in the afternoon.
6 min read
Belize: A Brief Stop in Paradise
A few hours ashore in Belize, where a vivid mural said more about the country than any itinerary could.
2 min read
United States: The Fifty State Quest
Forty-three states down, seven to go. A living map of the U.S. with deeper field notes from specific places landing soon.
1 min read
Canada: The Province and Territory Quest
Four provinces and one territory down, eight to go. A living map of Canada with deeper field notes from specific places landing soon.
1 min read
Panama: Where the World Narrows and Opens
Glass towers on the Pacific, colonial streets in Casco Viejo, the gravity-fed mechanics of the Canal, and a sloth that refuses to be hurried.
11 min read
Qatar: 24 Hours in Doha, Falcons, F1, and Air-Conditioning as Infrastructure
A layover turned full-contact cultural speed run: camels beside luxury towers, a falcon hospital, district cooling, and Lusail rising from the desert.
12 min read
Cuba: Cruising Havana, Architecture, Weathering, and Vintage Cars
Havana arrived by sea, colonial stone, faded pastels, the Capitolio dome, and 1950s American convertibles still rolling through the streets.
10 min read
Iceland: Fire, Ice, and the Space Between
Two trips, two seasons, one country I could revisit over and over. Rift valleys, black sand, waterfalls, geothermal water, fermented shark, and the aurora.
8 min read
Sweden: By Train, Ferry, and Warship
Two trips, one country revealed through crossings. A train from Copenhagen to Helsingborg, a ferry to Helsingør, and a Baltic stop in Stockholm with the Vasa as its centerpiece.
7 min read
Monaco: Sophos Evolve, Engines, and the Côte d'Azur
Monaco is barely a country by landmass, but it has the confidence of a continent. Belle Époque casinos, a Formula 1 circuit through city streets, hypercars at the curb, and a helicopter ride over the Côte d'Azur.
5 min read
Portugal: Lisbon Hills, Harbors, and History
Lisbon does not introduce itself all at once. It reveals itself in grades and angles, a hilltop castle above red roofs, a tram curving down toward the river, a white arch opening into an immense square.
6 min read
Spain, Twice: Barcelona, Gaudí, Conferences, and a 3 A.M. Red Sox Problem
Two trips to Barcelona, one detour to a 12th-century monastery in Castilla, and a basilica that keeps quietly becoming itself.
8 min read
Croatia: Stone Walls, Blue Water, and the Adriatic After Dark
One ancient city lit at night, one Adriatic conference, and enough coastline to make any meeting agenda feel negotiable.
7 min read
United Kingdom: London, the City I Keep Returning To
A work city, a history lesson, a family memory, and one of the few places where the past and future seem to split a pint and agree to coexist.
8 min read
Ireland: Whiskey, Walls, Cliffs, and Castles
Part history lesson, part pub crawl, part coastal pilgrimage, and apparently part professional certification program in Irish whiskey tasting.
7 min read
St. Kitts & Nevis: Volcano Trails, Sugar Cane, Monkeys, and the Caribbean in Stereo
Volcano hike, fresh sugar cane, mischievous monkeys, harbor views, and a catamaran lunch in Nevis. St. Kitts is small on a map and enormous in person.
6 min read
Aruba: The Island I Keep Coming Back To
Sunsets, flamingos, trade winds, turquoise water, and one scorpion shot that probably deserves its own risk assessment.
8 min read
Italy: Rome, Venice, Bologna, Sardinia, Capri, Positano, and Lake Maggiore
Ancient ruins, a floating city, cliffside towns, island geology, university porticoes, and northern lake country. Italy is not one trip.
12 min read
Belgium: Brussels, Grand Place, and the Heart of Europe
Brussels through an MBA lens: the Grand Place, Manneken Pis, waffles, fries, chocolate, and a city built for wandering.
5 min read
Finland: A Baltic Stopover Into Ice, Islands and Indoor Winter
Pine-lined shorelines, glacial archipelago views, and an indoor Lapland Winter World with ice bars, sled dogs, and a very Finnish sense of humor about winter.
5 min read
France: Paris Icons, Riviera Glamour, Disneyland Details, and Everything In Between
Eiffel Tower light, Arc de Triomphe stone, Gothic Paris, Disney detail, Cannes glamour, and the quieter France beyond the icons.
10 min read
Switzerland: Geneva, Montreux, and the Almost-Vertical Ride
Geneva polish, Lake Geneva scenery, Castle Chillon at Montreux, and a mountain lift that took Swiss engineering personally.
5 min read
Denmark: Copenhagen, Kronborg, and the Little Mermaid
Copenhagen in one visit: Nyhavn's painted waterfront, palaces and a dragon-tail spire, Tivoli after dark, the Little Mermaid at Langelinie, and Kronborg Castle guarding the Oresund.
8 min read