I mostly walk around, take pictures, and write things.
Bend
This post and trip was sponsored by Visit Bend. All opinions are my own – seriously, Bend is awesome. If you’re heading to Bend, Oregon, you’re probably heading down there to take on the outdoors or the Bend Ale Trail…or most likely both. Located in Central Oregon, Bend
Travel
Something about cool, grey, misty climates makes people crave beer. Or maybe it’s that the nearby Yakima Valley produces 73% of the United States’ hops. Yeah, that’s probably it. There are a ton of breweries all around Washington State, hell the entire Pacific Northwest for that matter. And
Gear
Summary This is the bag that started it all for me. The Minaal Carry-on 2.0 is a unique ultralight backpack with very few downsides. And after three years of use, it is still the best one-bag travel backpack out there. Buy Now at Minaal ProsConsGreat size, pushes the boundary
Booze
I'll be honest, before going to Italy, I assumed the Aperol Spritz was an Italian-ish drink recently co-opted by the hipsters of Williamsburg, NY, and primarily reserved for tourists trying to fulfill their Eat, Pray, Love dreams. I was happily proven wrong. During the 1800s, the Hasburg empire
Booze
The martini is a formidable cocktail. It holds a gravitas backed by decades of history and pop culture. A drink seemingly reserved for black tie affairs or Don Draper. A drink where the clarity implies the elegant strength; no accouterment standing between you and the alcohol. But perhaps the most
Travel
From Saturday afternoons spent exploring new neighborhoods to weekend trips exploring neighboring towns, we plan to share what we find with you all. Starting with the neighborhood we call home and, by some metric, one of the cool areas in Seattle: Capitol Hill. Steph and I decided on Capitol Hill
Booze
After walking around Venice for a few hours, you’ll start to notice a couple of things. First, you’ll realize you’re entirely lost and unsure what narrow, dimly lit corridor led you to this point. And second, each canal is adorned with small, peculiar-looking establishments, the bacaro. Bacari
Booze
The desires of the beverage-consuming population seem to wax and wane with each year. The Aperol Spritz, then the espresso martini; every year has a signature drink. As the beer world is subject to the same consumer whims, these are my predictions for beer trends in 2022. The rise of
Gear
For some, packing for an upcoming trip brings a rush of excitement. Hours away, you’ll be off jet-setting across the world, discovering uncharted lands, eating exotic food, and most importantly, not working. For others, it can actually induce a bit of stress. What should I bring? Am I going
Gear
Summary The Matador SEG42 is a weird bag, but it might be just what you’re looking for. Buy Now at MatadorBuy Now at REI ProsConsBuilt-in packing cubes offer organizationThe carry can get heavyLaptop sleeve, rare for a duffelI almost want to use my own packing cubesGood build qualityZippers are
Booze
Some may use pumpkin spice everything as the harbinger of Fall. Me? Well, for me, Fall is ushered in by the fresh hop beer. But don’t get me wrong, I still fuck with pumpkin spice. A few years back, I was back in Portland for my friend’s wedding.
Travel
At a small tavern in the remote Westfjords of Iceland, I knew I was in my happy place.