A 3-hour train ride or car ride from Lisbon is the second-most populous city in Portugal – Porto! Nestled on both sides of the Douro River, this hilly and historic town is the second-largest city in Portugal. Located in the northwest of Portugal, the city is known for its picturesque cobblestone streets, historic architecture, and charming atmosphere!
With six winters under my belt, I’ve learned a few things along the way about how to survive and get through the cold & dreary Chicago winters. Here’s how I’m…
I don’t wear suits very often. It isn’t required of me unless I’m at a wedding or holiday – and because of that, I tend to not incorporate them into my…
As we start off this new year with a clean slate, I’m aiming to create some consistency when I’m not on the road. I’ve had spurts of ‘morning person-ess,’ but…
I’m not huge on resolutions, but with every passing year, I’ve found the value of slowing down and looking at where I’ve come, and re-positioning myself to look forward and…
As much as I really love traveling, I’m kind of a creature of habit and crave consistency while on the road. I’ve been working on building out my routine in the morning…
This fall I was asked a pretty urgent and rad request — the guys at Jos. A. Bank brewed up this idea and proposed to steal me for a weekend and…
It’s tough to stay stylish when the temps get below zero and the days are so short. If I’ve learned anything about dressing for winters in Chicago, it’s that layering…
I’m all for dressing things up a bit for the holidays, but by now most of you know I’m not wearing 3-piece suits and Italian leather shoes daily. My style…
I’ve been living in Chicago for the past 5 years, and one of my favorite parts of living here is how the city transforms into a festive and urban winter…
There are no rules to this thing. Living a selfless and curious life with integrity is how I hope to be remembered. Inspired by Ermenegildo Zegna’s Elements of Man: The…
When it comes to a winter overcoat, black is boring. My personal go-to color for fall and winter coats is a deep forest green. I decided to round-up a few of my…
West Village is one of the most romantic backdrops for New York and my favorite places in the city in the fall. It’s also my favorite time of year for layers…sweaters.…
I recently took to the streets of Soho in Manhattan last week – it’s one of my favorite neighborhoods in the city. There’s so much character and “New York feels” in…
I’ve been to Central Park on a few accounts, of course, seen it in a dozen of movies, but I had never ventured to NYC’s largest park in the fall.…
Earlier this month, I was lucky enough to cross two bucket list items off, in one weekend: complete a half marathon and visit Walt Disney World. I’m still coming down…
Fall is in full swing here in Chicago, and if the cool air doesn’t convince you, all you have to do is look at the trees. It’s a little window…
For a limited time, Nordstrom has teamed up with online retailer Everlane to host an in-store pop-up. I’ve been a fan of Everlane since they made waves with their radical…
Back in May, I was visiting a good friend of mine who had recently moved to London (what up CJ!). That same week Knot Standard, a U.S.-based custom clothier, happened…
