From Orbit City to Silicon Valley: How The Jetsons Got the Future Right (and Sometimes Wrong)

There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about The Jetsons, the 1960s animated sitcom that gave us a peek into “the future” as imagined from the space age. Orbit City’s flying cars, robot maids, and meals in pills still evoke laughter and awe. But take a closer look, and you’ll find that many of those fanciful ideas aren’t … Read more

The Uber Green Paradox: Why Going Green in Europe Saves You Green (While America Gets It Backwards)

Here’s a travel hack that’ll make you question everything you thought you knew about ride-sharing economics: In Europe, Uber Green isn’t just better for the environment—it’s better for your wallet. That’s right. While American riders pay a premium to feel good about their carbon footprint, when reserving an Uber Green ride, European travelers are getting … Read more

The Holy Trinity of Marseille Bouillabaisse

When it comes to authentic bouillabaisse, there’s only one place that truly matters: Marseille, the birthplace of this iconic Provençal fish stew. While many restaurants claim to serve the “real thing,” three establishments stand above the rest as the guardians of tradition and masters of this complex culinary art And, over the past twenty years … Read more

Google Earth AI and the Rise of Geospatial Intelligence That Actually Matters

Over the years, I’ve watched tech announcements come and go—most landing with a splash and fading with a whimper. But every so often, something drops that feels less like a shiny new feature and more like a tectonic shift. That’s what’s happening with Google’s latest update to Earth AI, a platform that blends satellite imagery, … Read more

The Undeniable Truth About Bread and Cheese

I’ve eaten my way through four continents, grabbed quick bites in airport lounges from Bangkok to San Francisco, and sat down for proper meals in more cities than my retired passport has stamps for. And somewhere between all those miles, all those meals, and all those moments of culinary discovery, one truth became absolutely, irrefutably … Read more

The End of Baggage Claim Anxiety? Not So Fast.

There’s been a few posts making the rounds suggesting that AirTags have solved one of travel’s most persistent psychological torments: the gnawing uncertainty of whether your checked bag actually made the journey with you. The premise is simple and, admittedly, clever. Drop an AirTag in your luggage, and Apple’s Find My network that’spowered by the … Read more

Why European Hotel Breakfasts Leave American Ones in the Dust

I’ve been thinking a lot about breakfast lately. Not just any breakfast, but specifically the kind you get when staying at hotels across different continents. Have you ever noticed how a hotel breakfast in Europe feels like an entirely different experience than one in America? Trust me, it’s not just your imagination. This week, I … Read more

Working Anywhere: A 2025 Perspective

In the old days, we used to say getting “out of the office” to work somewhere else was taking a break. Now, for me, it’s getting out of the house. You have to realize that I’ve been working from home since the dawn of time. Back in the ’70s, it was calling in scores late … Read more

Ticketless Rail Travel: A Glimpse Into The Future of Frictionless Mobility Starting today, passengers riding the UK’s Northern Rail between Leeds and Harrogate won’t need to buy a ticket. Instead, they’ll download an app that tracks their journey, generates a barcode for barriers, and charges the lowest possible fare at the end of the day. … Read more