Red Jacket Live

Unlike Red Jacket Guides and Red Jacket Itineraries, Red Jacket Live is updated directly from my time abroad, with candid thoughts and photos. In tandem with my #RedJacketLive Instagram Stories, here is where you can get my first reactions and opinions on most places I go, including journals and things I find interesting from my travels.


  • Video: 3 Days in the Wild West
    I spent 3 days on America’s “last frontier” in Utah on my recent road trip. Watch my experience here!
  • VIDEO: My Instagram followers control my day!
    I released my first YouTube video! Subscribe to my channel for more videos soon. Enjoy!
  • My favorite part about travel
    The best part about traveling is the food. No question about it. It’s simply the best way to get to know a particular culture, and fill your stomach in the process.
  • Top 15 Travel Photos
    I decided to sift through my Camera Roll this past week and compiled my top 15 travel photos. These photos are from as recently as last month and far back as five years ago and range across six continents. Enjoy!
  • Changes for 2020: Offsetting Emissions
    As the environmental impact of flying has become more and more evident, I have decided to make a major change to my travel routine. From now on, I will offset all emissions from my flights and avoid flying whenever possible.  For instance, the days of the 40-minute long hop from DC to New York are…
  • South America 2019 Trip Journal
    To see photos of my time in South America, follow @redjackettravels on Instagram! Day 39: Santiago Location: Santiago de Chile July 1, 2019 – 9:20 PM Chile time Today was my last full day in South America. It’s hard to believe this six-week adventure is coming to an end tomorrow. So, I made today count.…