As someone who travels constantly and has a strong desire to take in his surroundings at every bend in the road, here are a few of Erik’s favorite things. Maybe when you’re out traveling, or looking for suggestions, Erik’s Favorites will serve as a welcome suggestion to enjoy the fruits of life wherever you are.

Below are some suggestions from Erik. Also be sure to check out his Pinterest board.

Favorite Hotels:

Barcelona – The Neri
Venice – Ca Marie Adele
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA – The Terranea Resort
NYC – The Standard
South Beach, Miami – The Townhouse
Las Vegas – The Wynn

Best Restaurants in US:

Chicago – Mercat Ala Planxa
Las Vegas – Japonaise
South Beach, Miami – Hakkasan
NYC – Sushi Yusada

Favorite Books:

Seth Godin – Linchpin
Daniel Pink – Whole New Mind
Paulo Coelho – The Alchemist
The Art of Letting Go – Richard Rohr
The Soul of Money – Lynne Twist
Bill Bryson – Walk in the Woods

Favorite Live Music Acts:

Linkin Park
Offspring
Pearl Jam
U2
Coldplay
DeadMau5
Rise Against
Mumford and Sons
Florence and the Machine
Korn
Pink
The Killers
Aaron Lewis

Favorite Artists:

Banksy
Picasso
Rembrandt
DaVinci
Rodin
Donatello
Michaelangelo

People Who Have Changed the (my) World:

St. Fancis of Assisi
Apostle Paul
Emperor Constantine
Ghandi
Nelson Mandela
Henry Ford
Steve Jobs
Abraham Lincoln
Albert Einstein
My wife
Bono

Favorite Art Musuems:

Los Angeles – MOCA
Paris – La Musée d’orsay
London – Tate Modern
Venice – Accademia + The Guggenheim
Florence – Uffizi
Greece – Olympia

Favorite Coffee Joints

Grand Rapids – MadCap Coffee
San Diego – Azucar
Anywhere – Peet’s Coffee

Best Airports

SFO (easily #1)
TPA
SAN
SEA
PDX