
Why Slow Travel is the Next Big Trend
The last time you planned a trip, how many places were on the itinerary? Two? Three? If you’re anything like me, you probably want to
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The last time you planned a trip, how many places were on the itinerary? Two? Three? If you’re anything like me, you probably want to
Between the plethora of natural wonders, viewpoints, and fantastic food, it’s no wonder the Azores are gaining popularity. But If you’re considering visiting the Azores (and you definitely should), there a few things you should know before you head to this Portuguese archipelago.
Disclaimer, this is an utterly non-scientific, liquid-centric, take on the phases of the gentrification of a neighborhood. I am the problem. Without a doubt, I’m
On the last leg of my trip to Portugal, I decided to head to Porto. The only thing I’d heard about Porto is that it’s a bit sleepier than Lisbon, and of course, it’s where Port wine comes from. As I’m generally a fan of moody cities and booze, I figured Porto would be right up my alley.
For a recent bachelor party, my friends and I decided that going to Oktoberfest in Germany would be a great idea. I know, surprise surprise, a bunch of dudes decided to go to the world’s largest beer festival. One of the groomsmen lives in Munich, so the prospect of free housing was appealing. And also beer.
You’re probably painfully aware by now that I’m a huge proponent of ultralight travel. For the uninitiated, ultralight, or one-bag travel generally means fitting your
I think it’s only fitting to do a post on the namesake of the blog, grog. You may have heard of the drink before, but
Whenever I check out a new city, I’m always on the hunt for booze that is rooted in history. We know Portugal has fantastic wine,
I could talk about the beautiful sunsets. Or maybe the terracotta roofs. Or, perhaps, I could talk about the incredible azulejos throughout the city. But no, I’m going to talk about the sidewalks. Don’t get me wrong, all of the other aspects of Lisbon are great, but every time I reminisce about my trip to Lisbon, I can’t help but think about the sidewalks.
There’s something poetic about Lisbon. The sunsets, the weather, both of which are best enjoyed with a drink in hand. The best places to drink in Lisbon!