Working from the Beach part 5 Wrap Up
After a month working from Mexico's beaches, productivity soared - but so did the workday length.
Travel
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Working from the Beach part 4 - One Week In
Data roaming plus iOS auto-updates equals $1,200 surprise charges. Internet speeds here are punishing.
Working from the Beach part 3 A Different Kind of Travel
Long-term travel requires planning beyond vacation mode: housesitting, bills, and logistics.
Working from the Beach (or Jungle or City) - part 2 - Picking a Location
Choosing where to work remotely hinges on cost, connectivity, security, and personal comfort.
Working from the Beach (or Jungle or City) - part 1 - Introduction
With just a laptop and internet, geographic freedom becomes possible - but abandoning what's familiar takes courage.
Triptease
TripTease combines stunning photography with concise travel reviews - a visual-first approach that's the 500px of travel blogging.
Prague
London and Prague adventure: decade-long desire to visit Central Europe finally realized via British Airways stopover opportunity.
Los Angeles
LA trip showcased sports car culture, luxury fashion, perfect weather, and iconic attractions - but smog limited the experience.
New Years Eve 2011
2011 recap: strong business growth, global travel, motorcycle adventures, racing, concerts, and meaningful time with family.
In Montreal
Montreal adventure featuring Deadmau5 at the Metropolis - an iconic venue for electronic music lovers.
It's been a long time
After nearly a year of silence, reflections on Montreal, festivals, and returning to regular writing.
Montreal Motorcycle Road Trip
Vermont Route 100 on a Ducati Multistrada is the East Coast's perfect motorcycle road - stunning curves, no cops.
Back from vacation
Back from Puerto Rico with amazing memories - sun, beaches, rain forests, and iguanas. 2,000 emails waiting though.
P-Town
Quick thought on Portland.
At Logan
Delayed at Logan with power and internet - heading to Seattle for projects and friends despite Emma being sick.
New Orleans 2009
Emma and I explored the French Quarter, attended a wedding, and soaked in New Orleans' unique atmosphere despite lingering hurricane damage.
Bachelor Party in the Big Apple
NYC bachelor party weekend: flying JetBlue, gridlocked traffic, and exploring Chelsea's upscale hotel scene.
Hawaii
Hawaii vacation went south when a big wave destroyed my iPhone and camera - a week without a phone turned out surprisingly refreshing.
Dream Trip 2009 Contest Photo Entry
Submitted a dream trip contest photo - please vote 5-stars to help me win an Iceland hiking adventure.
Iceland! - Photos
Curated 325 Iceland photos from 1,000 shots - unedited highlights from an unforgettable trip.
Iceland! - Our Trip Part 3
Icelandic horse riding adventure with unexpected warmth requirements and gentle, sturdy mounts with majestic long hair.
Iceland! - Our Trip Part 2
Iceland's food surprised us - Mexican quesadillas fried like sopapillas, Northern Lights tours, and unique flavor combinations.
Iceland! - Our Hotel
$40/night in prime Reykjavik - stellar location, friendly desk staff, but paper-thin walls will haunt you.
Iceland! - Impressions
Iceland's otherworldly lava fields and glaciers demand a lifted jeep, and the weather shifts faster than moods.
Iceland! - Our Trip So Far
Red-eye to Keflavik, early check-in, and a geothermal spa immersion - the perfect jet-lag cure.
Valentine's Day at the Liberty Hotel and dinner at Clink
Historic jail turned luxury hotel - the Liberty in Boston delivered Valentine's romance with quirky charm.
Back from Chicago
Hotel in suburban Chicago had electrified fences, trash, and a skunk family greeting - but the room jacuzzi was nice.
The Move.
Moving 3,000 miles from Seattle to Boston: finding a house remotely, coordinating movers, starting fresh in Massachusetts.
Moving
Buying a house and moving across the country for the first time - exciting, terrifying, and totally happening.
Some pictures from Vancouver (not the latest trip)
Photo collection from Vancouver (archive shots, not the latest trip).
Anticipation for Sequels
Midnight showing of Hellboy 2 with friends - director of Pan's Labyrinth plus Ron Perlman equals unmissable film event.
Vancouver and Push Ups
Vancouver by train: four hours along the coast, bald eagles, restaurants, models on every street - perfect getaway city.
Emma's Birthday
Paragliding Mount Tiger for Emma's birthday: only 5-10 minutes airborne, but a memory that lasts forever.
I Found Great Croissants in Seattle
Cafe Besalu in Seattle bakes croissants nearly as good as France - worth the drive to Ballard.
Startup School 2008 - Friday
First flight on Virgin America First Class: luxury that rivals Qantas with two-person legroom in a narrow cabin.
Heading to StartupSchool
Heading to Startup School this weekend - if you're there, email me.
Travel Gear
The Tom Bihn laptop bag became my travel essential - light, roomy, and built for both adventures and coffee runs.
France
A week in South France: Monaco supercars, Bandol wine region, Juan-les-Pins yachts, and jet-lag adventures.
Trip to San Francisco
Attended Startup School in San Francisco - full coverage across two blog posts on Friday and the weekend.
To Columbus and Back
Columbus trip: 4:30 AM flight, jet lag at midnight, interviews on zero sleep - the startup grind is real.
Tulip Country
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival with overheating brakes, sparse color, daffodils, and a 15-foot trebuchet.
Busy Times
Flying to Ohio, San Francisco, then France while juggling a full-time job, side projects, and haircuts.
Trip to New Mexico
New Mexico trip: Grandma's 80th surprise party, sopapillas, and rediscovering childhood memories.
Driving (near) Mrs. Clinton
Two days driving the Clinton motorcade taught me Secret Service logistics and highway precision.
Snakes in the desert
A vacation in Vegas turned magical: upgraded flights, killer hotel deals, an unforgettable Crazy Horse Paris show, and desert adventures.
Feuer
California wildfire photos from family capture the raw power and devastation of nature's uncontrolled fury.
A Seattle Winter Weekend
Cold Seattle weather becomes cozy with a wood stove, hot chocolate, and Halo 3 multiplayer with friends.
Canadia
Train travel from Seattle to Vancouver beats flying - spectacular ocean views, space to move, and no driving stress.
Updates: Garage Sale, Weigh Loss, Travel, and Cameras
Weight loss despite travel and infrequent gym sessions, a family reunion in Denver, and upgrading from a three-year-old camera.
Tom Bihn Id bag
Tom Bihn's ID bag carries a day's travel essentials with room to spare - perfect for minimalist journeys.
Odd Video Store in Columbus
Columbus has quirky video stores - this one's location made shopping for 90-degree heat rather intense.
Columbus
Columbus apartment lacks shampoo but drowning in conditioner; a mile walk to groceries in 90-degree heat.
Update
New job keeps me busy and traveling for three weeks straight; mornings at gym, free afternoons, no wife.
Ride
A motorcycle ride to Snoqualmie Falls with friends beats any office day; perfect weather makes for perfect memories.
Fangs of Love
A horrifying multi-car pileup on I-405 underscores life's fragility just before celebrating workplace goodbyes on Friday.