I’m in a reflective mood today, but my heart is filled with thankfulness today as I reach a milestone in my life. At 40, I Am Grateful For Grace, Family, And The Road Ahead My days of being called...
Lindsey Graham Traveled The World To See It With His Own Eyes
Lindsey Graham was remembered this week for his military service, his long Senate career, and his unusually influential role in American foreign policy. But another part of his life also deserves recognition: he traveled relentlessly, believing that elected leaders...
After Visiting 150 Countries, Here’s What I Think About America At 250
Honest Reflections On America’s 250th Birthday I sat down on July 4th to write my final reflection about the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, but I hit a wall…the sort of writer’s block that is typically very foreign to...
10 American Travel Experiences You Should Have At Least Once
Like many things in life, America is best understood by experiencing it, not merely reading about it. 10 American Travel Experiences Everyone Should Have (At Least) Once Yesterday, I wrote about why the more I travel the world, the...
The More I Travel The World, The More I Appreciate Traveling In America
The more I travel internationally, the more I appreciate traveling within the United States. That wasn’t the outcome I expected when I started spending so much time overseas, but it has become increasingly obvious over the years. Travel has a...
The Fatherhood Tradeoff I Gladly Made
Frank Bruni’s Father’s Day column hit me hard, because it put words to something I have felt for years: fatherhood has changed, and arguably for the better. The Fatherhood Tradeoff I Gladly Made Frank Bruni wrote a beautiful Father’s...
Why I Don’t Take Vacations, Even When I Travel The World
I don’t really go on vacation, but I do change venues on occasion and I hope that I am striking the proper work-life balance as my kids rapidly grow up (and I rapidly age). Yesterday, I shared photos from...
What Easter Demands Of Us In A World That Chooses Violence
As we approach Eastertide, I offer a brief reflection on this holiday amid turbulent times in our world. On Easter morning, Christians proclaim something extraordinary: that death has been defeated, that Christ is risen, and that a new kingdom...
Why Writing About Travel Rumors Is Not Irresponsible Blogging
Occasionally it is worth stepping back from the story itself and addressing how and why I cover travel news in the first place on Live And Let’s Fly. On Travel Rumors, Original Sources, And Responsible Reporting I saw Brian...
A Note To The Newlyweds In Business Class On My Malaysia Airlines Flight
Yesterday I reviewed my Malaysia Airlines A330-900neo flight in business class from Kuala Lumpur to Bali and I want to offer a note to the newlyweds who were seated in 2A and 3A. A Note To The Newlyweds In...
Will United Airlines Establish A Hub In Nuuk, Greenland?
With Trump circling Greenland like Hitler circled Poland, I imagine a world in which United Airlines establishes a hub from Nuuk. United Airlines has announced that it will establish a hub from Nuuk, Greenland, as it looks to gear...
The March To 40: Travel, Discipline, And Raising The Bar
As we enter another new year, I have a resolution this year that coincides with a “round” birthday coming up… On Approaching 40 And Pushing For The Next Level In Life I’m about eight months away from my 40th...
On The Eve Of Destruction. My 2025 Christmas Reflection
Although I am not a theologian or pastor, I like to offer an annual Christmas reflection. This year, I focus on how obedience is at the heart of the Christmas story and should be part of our story, especially...
A Thanksgiving Resolution
Once upon a time there was a boy who loved to fly around the world using his miles and points. Around the globe he flew, visiting the far corners of the world; meeting new people and surveying new lands....
Dick Cheney’s Funeral Made Me Miss A Better America
I did not expect the funeral of Dick Cheney in Washington, DC this week to stir as much reflection in me as it did. But it did. And perhaps that says as much about our current moment as it...
Three Moments In Taiwan That Stole My Heart
I want to share three stories from my time in Taipei that made me fall in love with Taiwan all over again. A Wonderful Culture: Three Stories From My Visit To Taiwan Taiwan is not at all like Mainland...
Charlie Kirk, Free Speech, And The Reckoning Of Words
“But I tell you that every careless word that people speak, they shall give an accounting for it in the day of judgment.” — Matthew 12:36 Charlie Kirk, Free Speech, And The Hard Work Of Civil Discourse Charlie Kirk’s...
9/11 Still Impacting Travel, 24 Years Later
Today marks 24 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, a day that changed not just the United States but global aviation forever. For those of us who travel frequently, the impact remains visible every time we...
For All The Saints, Who From Their Labors Rest
It’s Labor Day in the USA today and I’ve already re-published my annual “ode to work” post that runs each year on Labor Day, but today is a special Labor Day that has me humming that Christian hymn, “For...
An Ode To Work On Labor Day
On this Labor Day in the United States, I celebrate work and express thanksgiving for the ability I have to do the work that I love. Labor Day Essay: An Ode To Work Labor Day as a nationwide celebration...
