Travel Notes

4 notes from the road.

AsiaJuly 23, 2026

Ten Days in Japan: Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto

Tokyo, Osaka & Kyoto, Japan

Ten days across Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto in peak October: the final day of the Osaka Expo, matcha in Kyoto, and why the pricey hotels still felt like great value.

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South AmericaJuly 20, 2026

Things to Do in Bogotá (and a Few in Medellín)

Bogotá, Colombia

The places I actually send friends to in Bogotá, plus a few favorites in Medellín. Monserrate, the Sunday Ciclovía, Andrés Carne de Res, and the practical notes I'd give before you go.

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North AmericaFebruary 8, 2021

Traveling During the Pandemic: Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico

What it was actually like to visit Mexico City in late 2020: getting there, costs, language, safety, and everything still worth doing.

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