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... 
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 6, 2019 | 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 18, 2019 | books, lists
I’m an avid reader and like to set an annual goal for myself. This year, I am trying to read 50 books, last year I read 47. I am a huge fan of tracking all my books on Goodreads. This lets me file away recommendations from people as I hear them, and know what I’ve... 
Jul 12, 2019 | cocktails, lists, recipe, tequila
Years ago, I memorized a few standard drink names. This gave me a way to have an answer at the ready when I went to a bar without a cocktail menu in sight. In my quest to discover cocktails, I had to figure out what I liked (tough!) and how to navigate ordering new... 
Jan 4, 2019 | lists, travel addict
As I mentioned in my last post, I like to plan out as much of the year’s travels on January 1 as I can. This allows me to set a budget and savings plan, gives me things to look forward to, and lets me know when I can plan things at home with friends/family (since...
