Though Michael is based in Texas he is constantly on the lookout for unique places to travel around the world. He has shared his experiences through live media broadcasts from countries including Mexico, Iceland, Costa Rica, The Bahamas, The Netherlands, Canada, and more. If you’re interested to learn about the perfect vacation or family getaway spot, follow his journeys and advice.
Growing up in Dallas, my family regularly used to drive south down I-35 to visit my grandparents in Austin. I remember passing signs for the city of Georgetown and while we did not make a stop there, we knew our destination in the capital city was close. Fast...
Traveling internationally? You need to plan a number of things before you leave home including your tech gear. VPNs are a must for laptops and even cell phones. eSIM, a digital SIM card built into your device, can be downloaded for data access in specific countries....
I recently returned from a trip to Shenzhen, China, to meet with tech companies and CEOs. I had the unique opportunity and access to discuss the U.S. tariff "wars" and how it could effect their production and global sales. An eye-opening experience to learn about...
It's been a while since I've had to buy school products for my kids but a lot of parents are now busy searching and shopping for gadgets and devices as kids return to school. I put my annual Back To School Guide together and this year includes a light and think...
Samsung held its second Unpacked event of 2023 this past July in its hometown of Seoul, Korea. I traveled over 7,000 miles each way to cover the event to see the latest devices from the electronics giant. The event was attended by several thousand journalists and...
I got to explore, relax, eat, drink, shoot, fish and more recently at Spread Oaks Ranch, about 90 minutes outside of Houston, near Bay City. It's a working cattle ranch that raises some mighty fine Brangus cattle and farms both conventional and organic crops. It...
Growing up I thought the coolest thing ever was to a) have a swimming pool, b) know someone with a pool, c) go on a vacation at a hotel with a pool. Hot summers were meant to be enjoyed either playing Marco Polo or lounging in a chair with a cold beverage. Over the...
If Disney can create fun resorts and theme parks, then why can’t the great balladeer Jimmy Buffett do the same thing. He may not be as famous as the mouse, but he certainly has a worldwide following of fun-loving fans who yearn to relax and chill just like him....
I have traveled to California most all my life. As far south as San Diego and up north past San Francisco in the wine country. Los Angeles and Orange County have been my sweet spot for decades as I enjoy the hustle of Hollywood and the nearby sunny beaches. I’ve spent...
It’s 9:45 in the morning and I’m already starting to sweat. Maybe because the temperature is creeping towards 90 degrees and the humidity is approaching that same number. Or it could be that I’m staring at a small flag 178 yards away surrounded by 5 deep, sandy...