Abigail Bassett’s recent story on the cultural history and significance of taro root around the world for National Geographic.
All posts tagged: CULTURE & TRAVEL
Why You’ll Never Fly in an Airplane with Those Terrifying Double-Decker Seats
Read my story at ArsTechnica. Regular travelers know all too well just how uncomfortable airplanes have gotten over the last few years. Seats are narrower and offer less legroom than they have in years past, and as prices rise, thanks to the perfect storm of inflation and corporate greed, […]
AI & Travel: How AI Can Help You Plan Your Next Trip (and What to Know About Using it!)
Read my full story at National Geographic. With the introduction of accessible new AI systems like ChatGPT, travel will never be the same. AI has simplified planning, made it easier to discover new experiences, and streamlined the booking process. Instead of slogging through hours of […]
Breguet at Frieze LA: Where Old World Craftsmanship and Contemporary Art Meet
Read my story over at Sharp Magazine Wander past the outlandish outfits, famous and infamous faces, and contemporary art at Frieze Los Angeles at the Santa Monica Airport, and you’ll discover a special lounge where old-world watchmaking and innovation meet contemporary art and ephemera. Breguet, […]
Great Adventure Travel For Less
Adventure travel doesn’t have to break the bank. Here’s how you can find great adventures for less. Read my story in Money Magazine (downloadable PDF of the print story below!)
Travel Innovation: Earning Customer Loyalty in a Digital World
As the world gets back to travel, the customer journey is evolving. Innovative digital capabilities, fintech, and travel products are meeting customers throughout their journey, from the earliest planning stages all the way to the hotel lobby. In this video, you’ll learn how top industry […]
How One Indigenous Woman Is Showing Travelers the Real Oaxaca
Liliana Palma Santos offers experiences that you won’t find anywhere else. CREDIT: ALI VELASCO ZARATE Liliana Palma Santos greets me over video conference with a wide smile. “I’ve been so busy,” she proclaims as she settles in for our interview. She’s seated on a patio […]
Getting Offroad in a Luxury SUV – Travel & Leisure
Drive through canyons, otherworldly craters, and ghost towns in an SUV. Photo CREDIT: BETH BOWMAN Read my full story at Travel & Leisure. When someone talks about off-roading, one of two things happens: Listeners’ eyes glaze over and they absentmindedly scroll their phone, or they […]
The Future of Business Travel in 2021
The global pandemic has forced leaders across industries to rethink design and the user experience. When the practical safety concerns of their products and services come into play, “form follows function” becomes paramount. This is particularly true for the travel industry, as business and leisure […]
How Human-Centered Design is Transforming Our Experiences and Our Expectations
The global pandemic has forced leaders across industries to rethink design and the user experience. When the practical safety concerns of their products and services come into play, “form follows function” becomes paramount. This is particularly true for the travel industry, as business and leisure […]
Fostering Trust When Dating During COVID-19
Being single can be difficult during normal times. There’s the awkwardness of first dates and connecting on apps, followed by the inevitable question: “Are we dating or just hooking up?” Yet, when you add in the complexity of a global pandemic and things get a […]
How to Help Kids Thrive During the Pandemic
As resilient and strong as we like to believe our children to be, this pandemic has been difficult for us all. When schools and businesses first closed, it may have felt like a momentary blip on the trajectory of time. Now, nearly 11 months later, […]