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... 
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... 
May 4, 2019 | art, Atlanta, cocktails, food, Georgia, tequila, vodka
This weekend we headed to Atlanta for the Shaky Knees Festival to watch roughly 60 bands do there thing on four stages across a couple of combined parks in the downtown area. Since Brian loves live music, this weekend was a combo Christmas/birthday present.... 
Jan 2, 2018 | Banff, books, Canada, food, gin, shop local, vodka, whiskey
On New Year’s Eve, we went to Park Distillery for a five-course meal and live music. The distillery makes gin, vodka, and rye whiskey. We booked too late for a table, but had two nice seats at the bar with a great view of the scotches and whiskeys. Some of... 
Sep 29, 2016 | cocktails, food, gin, Japan, vodka
After a ride to the train station (the driver said that Brian looks like Brad Pitt), we took the bullet train to Kyoto. We passed Mt. Fuji but it was so cloudy that we couldn’t see it. We did still see some pretty sites along the way. And we had a small meal – Brian...
