At my 30th reunion, an old hurt resurfaced and revealed how differently we remember our teenage past Read full essay (memebers only login required)

Forget predictable birthday dinners and restaurant reunions. Today’s travelers are letting their YOLO flags fly, craving celebrations that go bigger, bolder and far beyond the bland […]

Bi-monthly travel column for the Saturday Evening Post featuring chef-owned inns, and tips for planning your bucket list. Read PDF  here: POSTITSJF2026

Bi-monthly travel column for the Saturday Evening Post featuring balloon festivals, micro-hotels, and a tasty new museum. Read online version here

An unexpected encounter with a stranger on a Florida beach taught me a lesson. Read my personal essay here

Pedestrian-only zones are having a moment and are the new normal in many popular destinations. Read article 

The day my daughter Chloe turned 16 years old, I handed her a box. Inside was a 48-star American flag, folded into a square and sewn […]

While this over-the-top side of Saint-Tropez is indeed a slice of the village’s narrative (and a fun one at that), it’s far from the whole story. […]

Tasty food trails and expert travel journaling tips are covered in this bi-monthly column for the Saturday Evening Post. Read article

The hotel’s impeccable service and effortless glamour always make me feel like a VIP. Here are five things I love.  Read article