Belgrade is one of those cities that doesn’t immediately try to impress you—but ends up being one of the most memorable. Set at the meeting point of the Sava River and Danube River, it has a kind of layered energy—gritty in places, beautiful in others, and always alive. There’s a mix of history, nightlife, and everyday life that feels very real, and once you settle into it, the city starts to open up in a way that’s hard to replicate.
Porto is one of those cities that feels a little more relaxed than Lisbon, but just as beautiful—if not more. About three hours north, whether by train or car, it…
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…
Boston is one of those cities that feels grounded in history but still moves with a certain ease. The streets are a mix of old brick, brownstones, and pockets of…
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…
