A visit to the Hokkaido Food Fair in Tokyo, Japan
Hokkaido is perhaps Japan’s best food region (but don’t let the other regions hear that because all food is great in Japan). The cold waters surrounding the island produce …
The best craft beer in Kumagaya, Japan
I visited Kumagaya, Japan during the 2019 Rugby World Cup. It’s located about an hour or so outside of Tokyo, on the way to Yuzawa & Niigata. While I …
Attending the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan – USA vs Argentina
Back in May, I spotted a great airfare sale with flights from San Francisco to Tokyo on Japan Airlines in October for around $600. Since I knew it would …
The best craft beer in Rohnert Park, California
Rohnert Park, California is located near Santa Rosa. It’s the home of Sonoma State University. Like nearby Cotati, it also has a small beer scene that’s rapidly growing as …
A fond farewell to my favorite meal in San Francisco
I’ve been asked in the past about my favorite meal in San Francisco. What that absolute final meal would be, the meal I’d want on my deathbed, or at …
The best craft beer in Cotati, California
Cotati is in Sonoma County, California, located just south of Rohnert Park & Santa Rosa. Cotati is famous for two things: wild chickens that hang out in local parking …
Earn airline miles with the Semler Heart app – is it a good idea?
On a recent flight from San Francisco to Portland I spotted an ad in the Alaska Beyond inflight magazine that got my attention. Earn airline miles on Alaska Airlines …
The best craft beer In Windermere & the Central Lakes, Lake District, England
The Lake District is perhaps the most beautiful area of England. Mountains tower above the green valley floors, and of course, there are the lakes. After a long day …
Cocktail saudade at Taberna Jovi in Cuenca, Spain
Cuenca, Spain is a gorgeous city that clings to the cliffs about halfway between Madrid & Valencia, making it a perfect day trip from each of them. While the …
The best craft beer in Bridport, England
Bridport is a small town located just inland along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset in England. Perhaps most famously for television fans, nearby West Bay was used as a …
Horchata, fartons, & buñuelos at Horchatería El Collado in Valencia, Spain
One of my favorite parts of traveling is getting to try new local pastries around the world. In Valencia, Spain, the local specialties include horchata, fartons, & buñuelos, all …
The best craft beer in Greenwich, England
Greenwich makes for a lovely day out from hectic London. Between its open parklands, walks along the Thames, and history around every corner, there’s plenty to see and do. …
Drinking Agua de Valencia at Café de las Horas in Valencia, Spain
As you walk around Valencia, it’s impossible not to notice just how many orange trees line the streets of the city. If you visit during the winter months, you’ll …
The best craft beer in Valencia, Spain
Despite being the 3rd largest city in Spain, Valencia is often overlooked by visitors. That’s a shame because it’s a lovely place, a straddling mix of historic sites & …
A visit to the Museum of Innocence in Istanbul, Turkey
Before traveling to Istanbul, I asked a friend if she had any book recommendations for me to read before my visit. She gave me a few good options, including …