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…

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…

 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…

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…

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…

Who wants to go on a cemetery tour? No one? Really? You should reconsider! I think visiting a cemetery is an incredible way to see how a city or country honors citizens. Not to mention they’re often placed on beautiful…