Aug 20, 2023 | city guides, cocktails, Denver
The mile-high city is only an eight and half hour drive from where I live in Kansas City. Denver is home to many great things including some of my and my husband’s families. We try to visit regularly. I last visited Denver in August of 2019. I had the chance to... 
Jun 4, 2023 | city guides, Puerto Rico
Despite my extensive travels–43 countries and counting–I had never been to Puerto Rico. That is until my recent trip in May 2023. For whatever reason, I just hadn’t booked a trip until now. Luckily, I had a conference to attend, so I landed in Puerto... 
May 28, 2023 | city guides, cocktails, lists, Oregon, Portland
When I’ve been to a place repeatedly, I enjoy tweaking my bar guides with each trip. As new places open and others close, I also revisit the places I’ve loved in the past. I love cities full of beautiful bars with creative menus and friendly and knowledgeable... 
Apr 16, 2023 | city guides, Kansas City, Missouri
When I moved to Lee’s Summit, Missouri 22 years ago, both my taste in cocktails and the places to choose from were limited. Luckily, both of these things have evolved with time. As Kansas City has grown, so has its suburbs, of which Lee’s Summit is one.... 
Mar 8, 2023 | city guides, cocktails, Nashville, Tennessee
I first visited Nashville, Tennessee for work about fifteen years ago. Since then, I have come back whenever I’ve had the chance. It’s laid back and full of great food, drinks, and music venues. I also love a stroll near the Cumberland River. After... 
Feb 8, 2023 | berlin, city guides, Germany
When you think of Germany, beer and pretzels may come to mind. While there are many amazing beer bars and breweries to choose from, the cocktail bar scene is also world-class. My first trip to Berlin, Germany was in January of 2020. I was supposed to go back...
