Europe
Oktoberfest in Munich: A Sausage Party
If you’re looking for quick, high-level information about Oktoberfest, go here. This, however, is not that. This is a story of mischief, triumph, and defeat. A story of ragtag group finding out what it means to be German. For a recent bachelor party, my friends and I decided that
Ginjinha: The History of this Delightful Portuguese Liqueur
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, and you’ve likely heard of Port, but what about ginjinha? Me neither, so on my last trip to Lisbon, of course, I had
72 Hours in Lisbon
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
Visiting the Azores: Three Days in Paradise
As I made my way up the trail, the weather shifted. Dense fog descended; I could barely see five feet in front of me. As the fog rolled in, seemingly, so did the silence. It was eerily quiet, save for the singing bird or the soft rustle of leaves in
City Guide: Dublin City Guide [Updated: 2023]
A field guide on where to eat and drink around Dublin, Ireland.
Oktoberfest in Munich: What You Need to Know
It’s in September, not October Is this common knowledge by now? I feel like it should be, but just in case, Oktoberfest is a three-week affair, starting mid-September, generally ending on the first Sunday of October. Oktoberfest started as a celebration of the wedding between King Ludwig and Princess
Pubs, Pints & Castles: An Ireland Road Trip
The last few years, I’ve made it a tradition to travel abroad for Thanksgiving. I’m not quite sure how this started. Likely my hatred of domestic travel during the holidays, stemming from a series of bad experiences. Whatever the reason, the tradition has continued because it’s a
Aquavit: The Drink of Vikings
It seems like the Scandinavian countries are always at the forefront of design and innovation. You have heard about their progressive government and policies. You have heard about (and experienced) “hygge.” But what you may not have heard of is aquavit, a liquor that has had a resurgence of late
What is Poitín? The Irish Spirit Having a Renaissance
When you think of drinking in Ireland, your mind probably jumps to Guinness or Jameson. Those two have been a staple in Irish drinking culture since the 1700s, so it’s no wonder they get the lion’s share of attention. However, poitín (pronounced, puch-cheen) is a spirit that dates
Czech Beer Spas: A Review of Purkmister Hotel & Spa
I had heard of these Czech beer spas…do you bath in beer? Do you get drunk from sitting in the beer? Passing through the Czech Republic, an investigation was in order. So while I was in Plžen, I took a night to check out the Purkmister Brewery, Hotel, and