
I spoke to notable Colombians, like race car driver Pablo Montoya and actor John Leguizamo, for this travel piece in the Wall Street Journal. They reawakened my excitement for a city I've visited many times, and can't wait to see again. I hope the reader is inspired to visit. Keep reading…

Who says Maui is just for honeymooners? It's also for the adventurer, as evidenced by the tsunami warning that threatened to put a sizable kink in my trip. Thankfully, nothing happened and I was able to keep enjoying those beautiful sunsets without a care in the world. Highlights include driving along the Road to Hana while listening to Hawaiian music. Unforgettable!

I’ve been collecting vintage travel magazines for years. The covers resemble works of art, detailing far away locations and exotic natives. And inside are huge black and white photos, old-world maps and fantastical stories. I especially like the ads touting Cuba as the "light-hearted land of the rhumba."