The road from waiting tables to television host has been an interesting one. I always dreamed of being on Broadway or in an LA-based sitcom. Never in a million years did I imagine myself hosting a travel show. And yet here I am! It’s crazy that the job I actually ended up landing has surpassed…

When it comes best destination cities in the US, does Houston make your list? Maybe it should. As one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country, this city offers something for everyone. Not only that, but it’s really become a melting pot of all sorts of different cultures. Throw in a booming art and…

 Places to Love premieres January 6 on PBS! I’m so proud of what we’re doing and can’t wait to share this new project with you all. Our first episode kicks off in Houston, Texas. From there, we’re taking this show all over the planet, highlighting incredible destinations that’ve captured my heart. For over 15 years,…

I’ll admit to having some vices. Smoking cigars is not one of them. That said, I’ve always been intrigued by cigars. The leather couches, the Scotch, relaxing with friends while channeling your inner Tony Soprano… cigars couldn’t be cooler. Or at least that’s how I felt until I tried my first Cuban cigar in Montreal.…

The Bone Island Buccaneers really put the ARRRR in happy houaarrrr! On a trip to Key West, I had the pleasure of joining this group of pirates on a bar crawl. I think I may have been a pirate in a previous life, because I really took to the experience. Key West, once called Bone…

Tuscany is synonymous with incredible food. From local olive oil to super-fresh produce, homemade pastas and local wine, much time, effort and care goes into the region’s culinary offerings. There are plenty of restaurants ready and willing to cater to tourists. That doesn’t necessarily mean they serve sub-par food… but sometimes it does. The key…