From day one, my European friends and colleagues have been very vocal about the superiority of their chocolate. Naturally, the Brits love Cadbury, the Germans go wide-eyed when you mention Ritter Sport or Milka and almost everyone thinks American chocolate is ‘chalky’. So thanks to the backseat pleas of my chocolate loving friends, a visit …
Apr 29
Bespoke Shops at Boxpark in Shoreditch
Boxpark in Shoreditch had some amazing brands. And while brands like Calvin Klein, Oakley, and NorthFace are expected in a trendy shopping area like this, Boxpark really shines when you look at the small and independent shops. During your next visit to Shoreditch and Boxpark, make sure your visit these slick stores.Cyber Candy With a …
Apr 17
Drinks at Flight BA2012 (British Airway’s Shoreditch Pop-up)
There’s no better way to start a holiday than with a drink. That’s why I start every vacation the way TSA and airport security recommend – two hours before my flight. It’s enough time to check-in, meander through security, and saddle up to the bar for a Bloody Mary before heading to the gate. But …
Apr 16
An Evening in Switzerland
Working for one of the world’s largest PR agencies has led to some amazing opportunities and trips (e.g. visiting some of the manliest cities in the US and moving to London). As someone that loves to explore, an itinerary packed with meetings or events requires me to embrace my small windows of free time. A …
Apr 15
Celebrating Carnival (Karnival) in Cologne (Köhn)
In high school and college the Jesuits taught the importance of reflection and the role it plays in faith and life. And now that the Lent is over, it feels like an appropriate time to reflect on the beginning of the Lenten / Easter season… carnival! Lacking feathery costumes and attractive Brazilians, Germany in February …
Apr 12
The Joys of International Taxes (and a few suggestions for the IRS)
Filing taxes = awful. Paying taxes = dreadful. International taxes = Bloody ridiculous. If filing (and paying) your US taxes has got you down, I feel your pain. An unfortunately aspect of living abroad is that not only does the IRS follow you, but I also have the joy of paying taxes in both the …
Apr 10
Life: #MakeItCount
If you “waste” 5 minutes today, I hope it’s watching this video from Casey Neistat. When Nike asked Casey to make a video about what it means to #makeitcount, Casey took the money and ran. Literally. Casey and a friend spent 10 days running around the world, embracing life and spending all of the money …
Apr 03
Shoreditch’s Best Cinema: Aubin Cinema
London is a city of secret locations. From Churchill’s WWII bunker to the more recent Experimental Cocktail Club hidden amongst the chaos in Chinatown, you can walk through an area 1,000 times without noticing everything. During a lazy Saturday in Shoreditch, a friend introduced a few of us to a new secret location in London …






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