Nov 8, 2019 | Belgium, Brussels, cocktails, gin, rum, vodka
On a recent trip to London, $100 roundtrip airfare to Brussels was too good to pass up. It was an opportunity to add country #34 to my list, and explore a new cocktail scene. In my preliminary research, I came across many images of the tropical drinks reminiscent of... 
Nov 3, 2019 | cocktails, gin, lists, London, mezcal, tequila, vermouth, whiskey
Home to the famed “Cocktail Week,” London is bursting with incredible bars. Whether you’re a local, or a tourist, you can easily be overwhelmed with choice. While I couldn’t possibly make a dent in trying them all, I did discover several spots... 
Oct 14, 2019 | 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, 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, 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 | 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...
