My Mexico City trip last week was the continuation of a travel experiment that has now spanned five destinations over the past couple of years. That experiment has meant spending a longer time in a single place, at least a week, and acting a bit more like I live there rather than just visiting. I’m ready to take this travel approach to the next level, which will mean traveling with other people again. Perhaps it will happen this summer as I have a few ideas turning over in my mind now that I’ve started going to new places again. Unfortunately many of my friends still have more typical corporate work schedules. Come on guys, get with the program.

I also ceded more planning control over this trip than any I’ve taken since I was a child. This was a new experiment in delegation. I did not meet my own high standards in this effort, mainly because I failed to give sufficiently clear instructions. In any event, I’ll learn from it, recalibrate, and do better on my next trip as I find the right balance between delegating and doing things myself. The pendulum is definitely going to swing back towards me being more involved next time. That habit is going to be as enduring as my habit of walking excessive distances when I travel, a habit to which my family can attest citing multiple examples. As for what and when that next time will be, suggestions are welcome. What off-the-wall destinations should I consider in the coming months?