Drove across the Rio Cauca and way up into the mountains to visit Jerico for local coffee, pastelitos, and parapendio at just under 8,000 feet. Colombia is full of local gems.

A few days at a Finca between Fredonia and the Rio Cauca up in the Colombia Andes mountains. While USA was being buried in snow and cold weather we were cozy in 78 and sunny. Not a bad way to spend Christmas.

Drove over to El Penol to climb to the top and see a bit around Guatape’. Amazing views and history here related to Pablo Escobar’s life.

While in Medellin we headed up into what is known as Commune 13, which is the former stomping grounds of the most dangerous drug lords in perhaps all of South America.

Back in New York City for a client meeting, this time saying in lower Manhattan near Wall Street.

Headed up to Firenze to see some friends and walk the streets again. Many foreigners like Firenze because its a very easy city to navigate, doesn’t have the overwhelming nature and grit of Rome, and the Tuscan food is outrageously good.

The Vatican might be the most impressive building you will ever visit. It is so over the top you almost can’t believe that it was created by men, who had no power tools, no electricity, no hydraulic systems - no proper anything, and yet they managed to build this building over 120 years.

One of the things that never fails to strike you in Rome is the sheer size and scope the the major monuments.

Headed back to Rome for some real food and a visit to see the city again by foot. Rome is one of the best cities in the world when it comes to visual eye candy and intense flavors.

Went with a friend from my band to see Steve Vai and got to meet him after the show thanks to a connection my friend had into the band. Nobody plays guitar like Steve Vai who has this weird ability to bend notes in the strangest ways and play far outside the boundaries of scales. If you play guitar you understand how hard this is.

Took a few hours to walk the streets of Boston and grab some local food. Boston has a ton of good Chinese and Italian food and is a super easy city on foot.

Went to see the one and only Rammstein for a night of fiery industrial German metal music in Boston. A total spectacular.

I flew over to Reykjavik for a 5 day solo travel trip. Amazing time in the capital city, the Golden Circle, and South toward Vik.

Took a cruise into the Bahamas out of Miami with family.

Spent a few days running around Miami to see what’s new.

On business trip to New York City and caught some shots of life in Manhattan.

In NYC for a few client meetings and captured some fresh shots of the city.

Picked up some tickets to see the one and only Tears for Fears in Alpharetta, GA.

Spent a few days in Costa Rica at The W Reserva Conchal on a business trip with colleagues and was able to capture some of the region while there.

My INXS Tribute band New Sensation played at 37 Main in Avondale Estates. Here are some shots from the show. Photos by Julie Dolan.