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 …
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The best craft beer in Cotati, California
September 24, 2019 Beer & Breweries, California, Food & Drink, North America, Sonoma-Napa, Travel Guides, United States 1 Comment
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 …
Cocktail saudade at Taberna Jovi in Cuenca, Spain
September 1, 2019 Cuenca, Europe, Favorite Stories & Experiences, Food & Drink, Spain, Spirits, Cocktails, & Distilleries, Travel Guides No Comments
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 Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, New York
January 28, 2019 Beer & Breweries, Food & Drink, New York, New York City, North America, Travel Guides, United States No Comments
Along with neighboring Prospect Heights, Clinton Hill is a central area of Brooklyn that’s rapidly becoming a more popular place for younger New Yorkers to live. With popularity of …
11 Great Places for Craft Beer in Tempe, Arizona
October 9, 2018 Arizona, Beer & Breweries, Food & Drink, North America, Phoenix-Tempe-Scottsdale, Travel Guides, United States No Comments
Tempe, Arizona is a college town, the home of Arizona State University. It’s also a suburb of Phoenix. I grew up in Tempe. I lived there from when I …
The best craft beer in Stockholm, Sweden
With over a week to spend in Stockholm, I was excited to check out the city’s craft beer scene. It’s a large city with a good core of cool, …
The best craft beer in Tokyo, Japan
Long an epicenter of trendy culture, Tokyo is now the epicenter of Japan’s burgeoning craft beer scene. While many of the breweries themselves are located elsewhere in the country, …
Clarion Hotel Sign Stockholm, Sweden review
During my week in Stockholm, I stayed at the Clarion Hotel Sign, which is part of the Choice Hotels chain. Choice Hotels are fantastic options in Scandinavia, especially if …
The best craft beer in Gothenburg, Sweden
November 14, 2016 Beer & Breweries, Europe, Food & Drink, Gothenburg, Sweden, Travel Guides 3 Comments
Gothenburg is the 2nd largest in Sweden, and the largest on the country’s West Coast. The city has a bit of a hipster reputation, with great restaurants, shopping, and …
The best craft beer in Helsinki, Finland
Finland has a strong beer scene, which isn’t surprising since it’s a good place to stay inside & drink for much of the year. Helsinki is filled with fantastic craft …
Eckero Finlandia ferry Tallinn, Estonia to Helsinki, Finland review
March 8, 2016 Estonia, Europe, Finland, Helsinki, Product Reviews, Tallinn, Travel Guides No Comments
The easiest way to travel between Tallinn, Estonia & Helsinki, Finland is by ferry, at least for now. There are proposals to build a tunnel between the two nations, …
The best craft beer in Tallinn, Estonia
Estonia is a tiny country, but they have a huge craft beer scene. I went there with fairly low expectations, but I was pleasantly surprised to find just how …
Street markets including Riga Central Market & food in Riga, Latvia
February 25, 2016 Culture, Europe, Festivals & Events, Food, Food & Drink, Latvia, Riga, Travel Guides No Comments
When I was in Riga, Latvia, I was somewhat surprised to see that despite the weather beginning to change, Latvians were still outside taking in the last of the …
Aspire Lounge London Heathrow LHR Terminal 5 review
Since I was flying on British Airways through London, I had a couple of hours to kill in Heathrow’s Terminal 5. My Priority Pass access came in handy, as …
The best craft beer in Havana, Cuba
Cuba is famous for its rum, but Havana is not bereft of places to get a nice, cold beer on a hot, humid day. Sure, there’s mass produced beer …