I know it's August, but I am am already thinking about getting out and pow-slashing. One of my favorite things about skiing is savoring the last run of the day down the mountain after a full day of serious skiing. I'd usually start the day on blue intermediate runs and get loosened up. Then I would go for the moguls and even chance a double black diamond or maybe just do some back bowl deep powder. I might throw the odd blue or even green throughout the day to give my legs a break. If I...

Planning a trip but not sure when to go where? Timing can make or break a vacation. I love looking ahead to plan out my year of travels. Sometimes I just randomly pick a spot but more often than not I do some research about the where and the when so I can time it just right. I may pick a place to go for weather preferences, or cultural events, or sometimes scientific reasons like Iceland's total eclipse this year (see August entry). Here's a month-by-month breakdown of some destinations at...

A Global Journey Through the Art of the French Fry Crispy, golden, and pretty much universally beloved, the humble french fry has conquered the world. But what started as a simple fried potato has evolved into countless regional variations, each with its own character, preparation method, and cultural significance. Countries around the world have often developed a unique approach to this pure comfort food magic. Everyone has their favorite but if your favorite is MacDonalds then you might as...