It all started on an unassuming November afternoon in Austin. I was visiting Stiles Switch—my cozy neighborhood spot—enjoying a brisket burger special when a little QR code caught my eye. It was launch point for this go-round of the Texas Monthly Top…
On a recent trip, my girlfriend kept asking about all of my travel gear because she wanted to copy my setup—which I took as a pretty great compliment! 😊 After years of traveling, I’ve fine-tuned the gear that works best…
Leaving Luxembourg, I began my journey through Germany with a short train ride to Trier. From there, the route continued to Koblenz before traversing through Bavaria’s storybook towns — Bamberg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and Würzburg — finally ending in Frankfurt, where I would fly home. Roman Sites Galore…
While scanning a map of Europe for somewhere new to explore near the start of my travels in Germany, Luxembourg quietly caught my attention. I knew little about it beyond its reputation as one of Europe’s smallest—and most expensive—countries. I was surprised…
I’ve had a lot of people ask how I retired early. There was no secret formula, sudden windfall, or viral side hustle. What I did have was a long runway, steady habits, and one powerful advantage: I grew up learning…
Glasgow held a lot of surprises for me—in the best way. It may not have Edinburgh’s skyline, but it more than makes up for it with bold creativity, striking Victorian architecture, and a thriving arts scene. The city feels wonderfully authentic—less…
