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.
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A Quiet Stay at North Shire Lodge in Manchester, Vermont
On a short winter trip through Vermont, I stayed at North Shire Lodge in Manchester. This quaint independently-owned hotel even has its own pub to enjoy.
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.
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.
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.
Sampling Craft Beer in Saigon
Discovering new craft beer in Saigon, Vietnam, at Pasteur Street Brewing and East West Brewing in District 1.
Joys of Imported Beer in Taipei
While I’ve enjoyed sampling the local craft beer in Taipei, there’s also been an increase the number and variety of imported craft beer in Taiwan.
Drinking It Up in Laos
There isn’t a lot of drinking excitement in Laos between Vientiane and Luang Prabang, but there’s enough to enjoy for a bit.
A Different View of Hong Kong
I planned this trip to be different. Hong Kong is still a familiar city to me, but on this trip through the city I experienced the familiar and the new.
Taiwan Craft Beer Update
Over the time I’ve spent in Taiwan, the craft beer scene has changed. It has grown from a struggle to find good beer to an abundance of Taiwan craft beer.
Drinking a Singapore Sling at Its Birthplace
Sampling a ridiculously expensive Singapore Sling at Hemingway and Conrad’s old watering hole, the Long Bar at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore.
Happy Year of the Sheep
新年快乐, dear readers! February 19 marked the beginning of the Chinese New Year (as well as other Asian nations’ lunar new year). This is the year of the sheep/goat/ram and it happens to be my year, so I should probably go out and buy some lucky red underwear (seriously, this is a thing in China/Taiwan). …
Discovering New Beer in Taiwan
Last time I was in Taipei, I lamented the lack of local beer. When I returned, I was introduced to more local brews that I had either missed or that had finally become available in bars nearby.
Classic Cocktails at KFC in Japan
Enjoying classic cocktails at the KFC Route 25 bar in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo. No, really, there’s a KFC in Japan that has a full bar.
Conversation at a Cambodian Girl Bar
A conversation with a young Cambodian woman who works at one of Phnom Penh’s girl bars.