I knew when I arrived in the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico that I wanted to experience local culture. I stayed at the postcard-perfect Barcelo Maya Grande Resort in Playa del Carmen. In less than two hour
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Complete Guide to Eating, Drinking and Staying in Vassiliki, Greece
Lefkada, also known as Lefkas, in Greece is one of the most picturesque islands of the Ionians. The island is home to long golden beaches where the sea’s blue color merges with the bleaching water, in
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Preparation Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation
You know that dreaded feeling. After getting in the car or hopping on the plane to your vacation getaway, you realize you left behind your trusty cell phone charger or toothbrush. Of course, neglectin
Watch my first film noir: Incognito
When a Hollywood starlet secretly checks into a luxurious resort in Mexico, she can’t escape her fame. Shadowed by a handsome stranger, she finds that solitude may not be what she was seeking after al
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Film: Party at Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Blue Caribbean waters, colorful local dance, ice cold cocktails on a steamy day — this is Riviera Maya, Mexico. I checked into the postcard-perfect Barcelo Maya Grande Resort in Playa del Carmen for
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5 Tips to Make Friends with Locals While You Travel
Traveling abroad involves talking to the locals. But how do you just talk to random strangers? Don’t worry you don’t have to just walk up to people, there are many ways you can mix with and meet peopl
Watch my Vancouver film: The Vancity Vibe
After our Alaska cruise, the Hubs and I roamed around Vancouver for four days. I didn’t intend to shoot a film there, but the city was so lovely, I was compelled to capture at least a fraction of my v
Cincinnati Lights: 120 Seconds in My Beloved Hometown
Cincinnati is one of the most underrated destinations in the U.S. It doesn’t make travel mag best-of lists. It doesn’t get featured in films. It doesn’t have mainstream celebrity chefs. And that is ex
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Four new travel films that will make you pack your bags ASAP
I’ve had my nose to the grindstone this summer producing video content for Matador Network, Barcelo Hotels, and Tastemade Travel. My goal this year was to focus on film — improving my shooting, editi
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24 Things to Do with 24 Hours of Sunlight In Fairbanks, Alaska
This article originally appeared on Matador Network. Alaska feels like another country. Its delicate but unsympathetic landscape, its neighborly but weather-tested residents, and its strange history a