Favorite destinations: Difficult to answer…I tend to travel depending on my mood. In autumn and spring, my favorite destinations are the mountains of Austria, Bavaria, and Südtirol of Italy. In the summer, I love the beaches of St. Barths and visiting my wife’s family in Bodrum, Turkey.
Dying to visit: Southeast Asia — Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam.
Bizarre travel rituals: It’s difficult with a child now, but I love to travel without a plan. I like to speak to the local people — ask them where to go, trust their judgment, and expand my network, so to speak.
In-flight relaxation regime: No matter how long the flight is, I always have two large bottles of water with me, and I don’t eat while in the air. I figure I’ll just eat when I arrive.
Always in carry-on: BOSE silent headphones, iPad with books loaded and ready to go (I’m usually reading three books at a time), and paperwork.
Concierge or DIY? DIY, but ask friends a ton of questions.
See it all or take it easy? Take it easy, unless it’s a business trip.
Drive or be driven? Combination of the two.
Weirdest thing seen on travels: Halloween in Las Vegas…enough said!
Best hotel amenity: I saw a hotel do an all-you-can-eat/drink at their minibar and that was pretty cool.
I dream about my meal at various tabernas on the Costa del Sol.
Everywhere I go, I check out the local markets.
When I arrive in a new place, I learn the lay of the land by observing at a local osteria, tavern, or izakya.
I always bring home a couple extra pounds.
Scott is chef/owner of . He travels for the experiences.