Probably my busiest travel year so far (as I somewhat predicted in my 2007 travel summary), 2008 saw me jetting across the globe from start to finish (”luckily” a December trip to Hong Kong was canceled). Each year I say I need to travel less, but the nature of my work continues to demand more and more travel - or more specifically, more face-to-face time with IGDA members, the board, partners, etc, etc.

Anyway, here’s the listing of cities (and related events/reports+photos) I was in over the past twelve months:

In terms of events, PAX was probably the most awe inspiring. The sheer passion and level of geekness on display was both purely awesome, and hugely depressing (as I already lamented, my own yearnings to be more of a carefree geek, but not having the time)…

In terms of places/trips, Paris and Singapore were both highlights. They are amazing and I hope to make it back to both in the near future…

Also, Pennsylvania wins the the award for the region I had no clue I’d be spending so much time in. Kinda odd how that worked out… And, was happy to make it out to three different IGDA chapter meetings (Toronto, Philly, Paris) to see firsthand how other local communities are run.