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 …
The best craft beer in Granada, Spain
Granada, Spain is the home of La Alhambra, the famed palace & fortress that dominates the view over the town. Once you’ve seen that (and it truly is magnificent), …
A visit to Castel Beseno near Trento, Italy
Castel Beseno is one of five major castles near Trento, Italy. While each of them have their own appeal, Castel Beseno is perhaps the most picturesque. During my trip …
The best craft beer in Trento, Italy
Trento and the rest of the Trentino region of Italy is best known for being the home of the Dolomites, the gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage mountain range that towers …
The best craft beer in Reykjavik, Iceland
By this point, it feels like everyone has been to Iceland. I finally made it there for a few days, and in between going on tours of the gorgeous …
The best craft beer in Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul is known for many wonderful things. Its food is perhaps some of the best on the planet. Its history is some of the longest & most intriguing. Its …
A visit to the St. Augustine Distillery
As far as I’m concerned, the best places for weekend trips have a combination of good places to drink & eat, as well as interesting history & other culture. …
Turkish Airlines Business Class Boeing 777-300ER San Francisco SFO to Istanbul IST review
In April, I traveled from San Francisco to Istanbul. I flew on Turkish Airlines in business class on a Boeing 777-300ER. It was nice to be able to fly …
The best craft beer in St. Augustine, Florida
Most people immediately get a picture in their mind when they think of Florida. Perhaps it’s the glitz of Miami, or the resorts of Orlando. Maybe it’s the legend …
American Airlines Business Class Airbus A330 London Heathrow LHR to Philadelphia PHL
After spending two months exploring Europe, it was time to head home. I traveled back home on American Airlines in Business Class on an Airbus A330 from London Heathrow …
The best craft beer in Montgomery, Alabama
Alabama is a bit late to the craft beer game thanks to some draconian laws that were only just recently repealed. Brewing beers above 6% ABV didn’t become legal …
On Notre-Dame Cathedral, evolution, growth, & rebuilding
As I watched flames consume the roof of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, I thought back to my last proper trip to Paris. It was January 2013. Paris …