I have long enjoyed traveling to countries across Europe for work and pleasure. Over the past twenty years, the region’s compactness has been a great advantage: within two two‑hour flights—or a short drive or train ride crossing one or two borders—you can reach twenty different countries.

I’m drawn to Europe for its striking contrasts: diverse social cultures, business mindsets, work ethics, and the many ways the same ingredients are transformed in cooking. Differences in daily habits, routines, and political and social philosophies are equally compelling.

I focus on locals through the signs and indicators of everyday life: people, culture, food, and a handful of distinctive buildings, both modern and historical. This travel photography book was published in March 2020 through Blurb and features images made during visits to Europe between 2012 and 2018.