Review: Lindblad Expeditions in Galapagos Islands
A post-pandemic cruise vacation through the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador with Lindblad Expeditions / National Geographic Expeditions.
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Booze Review: Biking and Beer in Portland, Maine
The plan was a biking tour around Portland, Maine, for all the breweries in the city, but trips don’t always go as planned.
Beer Tasting Journey in New Hampshire
On a short road trip through New Hampshire and Vermont, I got to taste quite a few local beers at the breweries.
New Hampshire Road Trip: First Post-Vaccine Travel Experience
My first post-vaccine travel experience was a New Hampshire road trip with a stop in Vermont to get away, even for just a long weekend.
The Cocktails of Quarantine
This year has been difficult for those who want to get out for a drink. COVID has kept us home to try out our own quarantine cocktails.
Overindulgence at PastryTown Beer Festival in Brooklyn
Enjoying more than a few beers at the Pastrytown beer festival in Brooklyn. Most of the beers available were strong and based on pastry flavors.
Booze Review: Ghost Coast Whiskey from Savannah
A review of Ghost Coast whiskey from in Savannah, GA. These include a straight bourbon, grain whiskey, and honey and ginger whiskey.
My Favorite Bars Around the World
There are rankings for the best bars in the world, but I haven’t been to any. So, here are some of my favorite bars from around the world.
Booze Review: Brazilian Gin
A sample of Brazilian gin from McQueen and the Violet Fog, a more mellow gin that makes some pleasant cocktails.
Tasty Evening at the Indie Spirits Expo
An evening of sampling liquors — whiskies, gins, and mezcals — from around the world at the Indie Spirits Expo at the Penn Club in New York City.
Brewery Adventures: Departed Soles in Jersey City
A visit to Jersey City’s only brewery and tasting room: Departed Soles Brewing Co. The brewery specializes in gluten-free beer.
A Taste of Kavalan, Taiwan’s Premier Whisky
As my first assignment as a freelance reporter in Taiwan, I took a trip to the Kavalan Whisky distillery in Yilan for a taste of award-winning whisky.
Cocktail and Beer Exploration in Washington, DC
On a trip through Washington, DC to find more than just Smithsonian Museums and monuments. This time it was to find some great drinks.
Drinking Local at the Jersey City Brew Fest
“Drinking is an emotional thing. It joggles you out of the standardism of everyday life, out of everything being the same.” – Charles Bukowski I hadn’t been to a beer festival in many years, unless you count the poorly-organized Taipei beer festival that was crammed into a small outdoor space and attracted thousands, making it …
Craft Beer to Warm Up in Montreal
A trip to Montreal would not be complete without a bit of bar hopping to sample Quebec’s craft beer. There’s plenty to drink along the way.