Oct 14, 2019 | city guides, cocktails, gin, Maine, mezcal, pisco, rum, tequila, vermouth
I moved away from the Portland area about 20 years ago – yikes! I’ve returned annually to visit friends and family, but I have lost touch with the local food/drink scene. Growing up, it was mostly breweries and lobster shacks and now it’s a foodie... 
Sep 15, 2019 | champagne, city guides, cocktails, food, gin, lists, mezcal, rum, Singapore, tequila, vodka, whiskey
With nearly 6 million people living among 280 square miles, it’s not surprising that Singapore has plenty of great bars to choose from. Home to five of the Top 50 Bars in the World, the cocktail community is tight-knit and friendly. We learned of many great... 
Sep 10, 2019 | arak, city guides, food, gin, Indonesia, vodka
After our salt-water adventures in Nusa Ceningan, we headed to the Southern beach resort area of Seminyak, Bali. Known for incredible sunsets, nightlife, and luxury accommodations, it was another dimension of Indonesia to experience. Two days in Seminyak was a perfect... 
Sep 8, 2019 | city guides, food, Indonesia, rum
Unfortunately, vacations are not limitless. It’s always a fine line between seeing “all the things” and finding time to relax. When you add a destination that is halfway around the world, you feel like you’d better see what you can. Although we... 
Sep 6, 2019 | city guides, cocktails, food, Indonesia, lists, tequila
Brian planned a trip to Indonesia for my 40th birthday. Our first stop was in Ubud, which is in the uplands of Bali. It’s quieter than other parts of the island, although plenty of tourists visit, and it is said to be the cultural capital of Bali. I had a... 
Aug 25, 2019 | Chattanooga, city guides, food, mezcal, whiskey
I traveled to Chattanooga, Tennessee for the first time three and half years ago. I had been to Nashville and Memphis before, but I wasn’t really sure what to expect. Ranked fourth for population, behind Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville, Chattanooga has a great...
