Waking Up in Vegas: Daylight Guide to the City of Sin

Think of Las Vegas and the first images to pop into your head are likely to be the iconic skyline, glittering like a lost oasis in the middle of the Mojave Desert. Neon lights, all night casinos pumped with fresh air, Elvis impersonators, and a hangover you’re unlikely to forget: all great reasons to plan a … Continued

Millionaire by 30

Last week I turned 28 years old and like many people, my birthday was met with a lot of reflection and evaluation about life. I was talking with my cousin who called to wish me a happy birthday and during our conversation, he helped me put things into perspective. Out of the blue he says, “well, … Continued

Tourist2Townie.com – 2 Years Deep

This past Saturday marked the 2 year anniversary of Tourist2Townie.com and my quest to travel deeper. On October 1st, 2009 I left everything comfortable in my life in search of something more. My dream was to become part of a foreign community, learn new skills, meet new people and experience new adventures. Now, as I … Continued

FOTO FRIDAY: Kayaking Ruff Buff

It takes a special type of person to live in Buffalo, New York. A type of person who can overcome tough economic conditions, brutal winters and depressing sports teams. Buffalonians are blue collar, beer drinking, wing lovers who can take their hits and keep on moving. They define the city that unites them. I was proud … Continued

FOTO FRIDAY: San Diego Pandas

It’s a rainy day here in Rochester, New York. Hurricane Irene is about to crush the east coast and I’m day dreaming about life back in sunny San Diego. One of my favorite things to do in San Diego was to venture down to the San Diego Zoo and hang out with their incredible residents. … Continued

The Most Beautiful American Road Trip

A few years back, while living in San Diego, I had the opportunity to soak up all the beautiful curves of Rt. 1 on a 2-day road trip to San Francisco. As I sit here now, recovering from my Road Trip hangover and planning my next adventure, I find myself reflecting on past experiences and … Continued

7 Reasons Why Chicago is the Greatest City in America

Denver and Salt Lake City have fresh air and outdoor adventure, San Diego and Miami have awesome beaches and nightlife, San Francisco and Seattle have great food and brilliant minds and New York… well, they have a ton of everything. But, in my completely skewed opinion, none of these cities add up to what I … Continued

FOTO FRIDAY: Park City Alpine Coaster

If you ask a local in Park City when the best time to visit would be, a large majority would tell you without hesitation, “the summer for sure”! Despite the incredible snow season and kick-ass ski resorts, locals love Park City in the summer time because there’s a ton of cool stuff going on. There’s … Continued

The Great American Road Trip* Results

View The Great American Road* Trip – 2011 in a larger map The last few months have been chaotic and wonderful. In mid-April I returned to New York from Medellin for a best friend’s wedding. After the festivities I decided to stay in the States to explore my own backyard between work and more weddings. … Continued

Moab 4-Wheeling Adventure in Photos

Like rafting and mountain biking in Moab, Utah, renting 4-wheelers requires a similar adrenaline-pumping face-off: man & machine vs. environment & ability. In this matchup the battlefield is beautiful and the obstacles are deadly. A day after the Yard Sale in the Colorado River my buddy Mike and I tested our 4-wheeling skills in the … Continued

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