2024-03-29 01:25
A few days in Chicago meant visiting some of the numerous breweries around the city. There's a great variety of drinks in the Windy City.
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Journey through the world with Matt as he eats and drinks his way through destinations. He also takes a lot of hikes and bike rides along the way.
2024-01-11 00:30
One of the best reasons to visit Chicago is the architecture. So much of it is a work of art, with plenty of tours to keep visitors busy.
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2023-12-07 17:46
A long weekend trip through Chicago was a great getaway to a city full of art, culture, architecture, and food.
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2023-10-03 19:28
The top destination when visiting Sintra, Portugal, is Pena Palace. It's a beautiful mix of architectural styles and color.
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2023-09-07 19:07
Traveling alone meant that I had to be strategic with dining around Lisbon to try as much as possible. Most of it was, of course, seafood.
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2023-08-31 01:44
The plan was to eat and drink through Porto, Portugal, but weather and a poor food choice changed those plans.
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2023-07-26 01:50
One of the first things I did upon arriving in Portugal was take a free walking tour of Lisbon. It was a great introduction to the city.
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2023-07-03 00:51
Visiting the Darwin Center and Urbina Bay means seeing a lot of Galapagos giant tortoises and learning about the varieties of the species.
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2023-05-19 19:29
Jordan Pond is a highlight for many visitors to Maine's Acadia National Park, but it also gets crowded throughout the day.
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2023-03-23 19:27
On a trip through Aveiro, Portugal, I dined at Michelin-rated restaurant Salpoente. It was an amazing meal, and I was the only customer.
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2023-02-17 17:25
Watching all the blue-footed boobies and great frigatebirds around the Galapagos Islands on a tour with Lindblad Expeditions.
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2022-11-15 23:42
On a hike through Punta Espinosa on Isla Fernandina in the Galapagos, we encountered the largest congregation of marine iguanas.
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2022-11-11 01:33
A walk through a few Jersey Shore towns from Asbury Park to Bradley Beach, filled with sights, flavors, and, of course, beer.
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2022-09-22 13:23
A post-pandemic cruise vacation through the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador with Lindblad Expeditions / National Geographic Expeditions.
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2022-08-25 23:53
A couple of excursions kayaking in the Galapagos Islands were full of beautiful scenery and wildlife encounters.
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2022-07-24 21:48
On my 4th day in the Galapagos with Lindblad Expeditions, we took a sunset hike on Isla Isabela around Darwin Lake and Tagus Cove.
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2022-06-15 19:35
The plan was a biking tour around Portland, Maine, for all the breweries in the city, but trips don't always go as planned.
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2022-05-10 19:15
I thought I'd be eating lobster rolls in Maine every day, but prices prevented me from enjoying it all on my road trip.
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2022-03-25 19:47
Sometimes it's worth hiking the same New Jersey parks multiple times. As it's convenient, I've hiked South Mountain Reservation a few times.
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2022-03-04 01:21
It was a brief but worthwhile stay in Brunswick, Maine, on the road trip through the state. There are beautiful sights and hikes nearby.
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2022-02-13 21:47
The views from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park are beautiful in the early morning, even if you don't make it for sunrise.
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2021-12-23 02:51
In an effort to enjoy low-risk pandemic travel, I headed off on a Maine road trip to get my fill of nature, lobster, and beer.
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2021-11-06 03:58
On a short road trip through New Hampshire and Vermont, I got to taste quite a few local beers at the breweries.
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2021-10-01 00:41
My first post-vaccine travel experience was a New Hampshire road trip with a stop in Vermont to get away, even for just a long weekend.
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2021-09-11 18:26
On an excursion to Manhattan's Little Island, I got to enjoy the sunset over New Jersey while walking through the gardens.
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2021-06-25 00:09
After more than a year without in-person events, which meant numerous cancelled art events, Jersey City hosted its first major outdoor art festival. The Jersey City Mural Festival introduced… Read More
2021-05-18 13:19
The northern branch of the Henry Hudson Trail is a beautiful bike ride that stretches along the coast and connects to Sandy Hook.
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2021-04-29 22:13
It may not be the first thing that comes to mind when people mention Newark, NJ, but the city is home to an amazing cherry blossom festival.
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2021-03-07 02:28
On a short winter trip through Vermont, I stayed at North Shire Lodge in Manchester. This quaint independently-owned hotel even has its own pub to enjoy.
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2020-12-31 22:40
While 2020 was a miserable year by most counts, it was possible to enjoy some local pandemic travel and make the most of a bad situation.
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2020-12-09 18:11
A biking trip at Sandy Hook and Gateway National Recreation Area in New Jersey. There's a lot to see at the beaches and former military base.
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2020-10-09 20:36
This year has been difficult for those who want to get out for a drink. COVID has kept us home to try out our own quarantine cocktails.
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2020-08-20 01:19
As flood waters in China have reached the Giant Buddha of Leshan, I'm reminded of my trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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2020-07-07 19:23
While we have been stuck at home for months due to COVID-19, I was able to get out a few times to visit some of the great New Jersey parks.
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2020-05-25 21:34
Hong Kong was never my home, but it was there when I needed it. Amid the congestion of Kowloon and Central, I felt at ease. It was an escape.
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2020-03-24 15:43
Enjoying more than a few beers at the Pastrytown beer festival in Brooklyn. Most of the beers available were strong and based on pastry flavors.
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2020-02-18 01:03
Sometimes you have to make the best of a destination. It was a quiet trip to Vermont in winter when much of the town of Manchester was closed.
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2019-12-23 20:57
Overtourism is the reality of travel as more people head for the world's popular destinations. But there are ways to avoid the crowds and headaches.
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2019-12-13 20:17
There's a lot to see around touristy Luang Prabang, and Wat Xieng Thong, the most important of temples in town, is at the top of the list.
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2019-12-02 19:34
A review of Ghost Coast whiskey from in Savannah, GA. These include a straight bourbon, grain whiskey, and honey and ginger whiskey.
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2019-11-23 15:51
There's more to New Jersey than highways and dumps. There's a lot of great hiking in the Garden State -- more than I even thought.
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2019-10-29 19:15
There's a lot of art to see around Mexico City, and the Frida Kahlo Museum at The Blue House was one of the best places to visit.
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2019-10-21 18:05
It's not easy getting your fill of Mexican food in San Miguel de Allende when battling food poisoning, but I managed to find some tasty options.
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2019-10-04 21:35
There are rankings for the best bars in the world, but I haven't been to any. So, here are some of my favorite bars from around the world.
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2019-09-24 20:15
A sample of Brazilian gin from McQueen and the Violet Fog, a more mellow gin that makes some pleasant cocktails.
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2019-09-03 19:26
A tour of the DMZ in South Korea that included the third infiltration tunnel, Paju, and Gyeongui, the reunification train station.
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2019-08-27 11:06
Prenn Waterfall isn't one of the best natural attractions in Dalat, Vietnam, but it's worth a quick stop for those on their way to other destinations.
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2019-06-25 00:03
An evening of sampling liquors -- whiskies, gins, and mezcals -- from around the world at the Indie Spirits Expo at the Penn Club in New York City.
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2019-06-17 21:37
There's a lot of financial advice out there, and quite a bit focuses on travel as well. But you don't have to accept all the travel financial advice.
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2019-06-11 23:40
It wasn't the most pleasant way to see San Miguel de Allende, but I managed to go sightseeing despite getting sick in Mexico.
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2019-06-06 17:53
Mexico City is home to great works of art and a thriving artist community. I didn't get to see as much as I wanted, but there was enough to enjoy.
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2019-05-29 20:08
A visit to Jersey City's only brewery and tasting room: Departed Soles Brewing Co. The brewery specializes in gluten-free beer.
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2019-05-24 17:40
It's important to learn the history of the places we visit, but the history of Teotihuacan in Mexico is not entirely known.
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2019-05-21 19:13
Kien Nguyen's memoir The Unwanted reminds readers of the struggles many faced to survive following the fall of Saigon.
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2019-05-13 18:35
The view from a rooftop in Taipei can be wonderful when the weather is clear, and I was fortunate enough to get treated to such a view.
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2019-05-01 14:07
There are a lot of great places to travel on your own. Here are some of my favorite solo travel destinations.
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2019-04-29 10:41
I didn't get to eat nearly as much food in Mexico City as I had planned, but I found some amazing cuisine that makes me want to return.
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2019-04-25 16:17
Solo travel can be a lonesome experience, but traveling alone doesn't have to be lonely, even for the introverted explorer.
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2019-04-09 20:18
I met up with a friend in Mexico City for a local's tour. We went to some must-visit sites and stopped off for drinks and amazing food.
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2019-03-21 20:24
On a weekend trip through Washington, DC, I planned to wander through a few art museums to enjoy a bit of culture on offer in the nation's capital.
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2019-03-18 20:05
A stay at boutique hotel Casa Luna in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, was just what I needed for a relaxing few days to recover from illness.
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2019-03-11 19:06
Impressions of Mexico (mostly Mexico City) after spending some time wandering through the streets and visiting and the sights.
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2019-03-06 19:47
Not everyone wants to travel alone, but solo travel can be freeing and fun. There are some ways to make the experience better and less lonely.
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2019-01-15 20:14
Dealing with foreign transactions can be a headache for some travelers, but with a little preparation and research, it shouldn't be a problem.
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2018-11-19 13:22
What better way to see Seoul than by walking endless miles along the sidewalks to experience the food and beauty of the city.
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2018-09-06 20:37
For my final journey through Taiwan's Yangmingshan National Park, my luck with the weather did not change. It was a wet hike as a memory.
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2018-08-17 22:34
I'm not a fan of TripAdvisor for the most part. They have some worthwhile information and deals for travelers, but the crowd-sourced reviews are awful.
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2018-08-08 16:42
As my first assignment as a freelance reporter in Taiwan, I took a trip to the Kavalan Whisky distillery in Yilan for a taste of award-winning whisky.
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2018-07-27 19:17
Wandering the streets of Italian cities like Florence was a beautiful experience, even in the heat of August.
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2018-07-25 14:16
There are a lot of great and interesting restaurants in Taipei. Here is just some of what I ate in Taipei, including Modern Toilet and Din Tai Fung.
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2018-07-17 20:02
A brief adventure in the White Sand Dunes of Mui Ne, Vietnam.
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2018-07-10 23:12
On a trip through Washington, DC to find more than just Smithsonian Museums and monuments. This time it was to find some great drinks.
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2018-06-30 14:51
Review of Graham Greene's The Quiet American, one of Anthony Bourdain's favorite books, which is set in Vietnam during its war with France.
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2018-06-01 01:24
On a day off from work, I headed to the northern tip of Taiwan to see the natural wonder that is the rock formations at Yehliu Geopark.
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2018-05-24 21:46
As the weather warmed up in New Jersey, I joined a group for a bike ride along the Columbia Trail. Afterwards, we stopped at Long Valley Brewpub for lunch and beer.
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2018-05-06 14:35
“Drinking is an emotional thing. It joggles you out of the standardism of everyday life, out of everything being the same.” – Charles Bukowski I hadn’t been to a beer… Read More
2018-04-20 22:04
“What is true peace, I cannot know. A hundred wars have come and gone as I’ve grown old. I bear their burdens in my bones. Mine’s the heart that burns today, mine the thirs… Read More
2018-04-05 12:38
Exploring all the seafood, and a few other dishes, that Mui Ne has to offer. As Mui Ne is a tourist resort town, the food wasn't as good as in other parts of Vietnam, but there were some hig… Read More
2018-03-20 18:53
The categorization of expats is what makes George Orwell's Burmese Days relevant today. The scenery and situations may have changed, but there is much more with which to identify as we trave… Read More
2018-03-12 15:31
On my first full day in Vientiane, I decided to go biking through the capital city. While biking Vientiane made it easier to see more of the city, I should've been better prepared.
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2018-03-05 20:17
Wandering around Dalat, Vietnam, in search of the best local delicacies from street vendors and restaurants.
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2018-02-27 20:45
A leisurely hike turned into something a bit more strenuous when I was invited on a trek through the Four Beasts of Taipei that included Elephant Mountain, Tiger Mountain, and 9-5 Peak.
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2018-02-22 15:33
A trip to Montreal would not be complete without a bit of bar hopping to sample Quebec's craft beer. There's plenty to drink along the way.
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2018-02-15 15:42
This year begins the Year of the Dog in the Chinese calendar. During my first year in China, I got to experience Spring Festival and celebrate Chinese New Year.
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2018-02-01 22:19
Travelers often want to go drinking with locals, but it isn't always easy. You have to understand the local drinking culture and have an idea of where to go.
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2018-01-23 20:43
Hiking through Watkins Glen State Park in autumn. This is one of the most visited state parks in New York as it attracts visitors with its natural beauty.
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2018-01-06 00:52
Spending the New Year's Eve in the frigid Canadian city of Montreal. Following the crowds to watch the festivities and fireworks along the river.
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2018-01-04 00:39
There's a reason I tend to travel to cities instead of more rural destinations. While I enjoy nature and all that it offers, I need to use subways. It's a necessity if I want to avoid drivin… Read More
2017-12-29 23:43
A morning boat ride in Luang Prabang, Laos, along the Mekong River to the Buddhist holy site Pak Ou Caves. The caves are home to about 2500 Buddha statues.
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2017-12-27 01:29
Xocoveza is Stone Brewing's take on Mexican hot chocolate in beer form. It's a smooth and wonderful blend of chocolate, coffee, and winter spices.
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2017-12-25 00:46
Celebrating holidays away from home can be difficult and, for some, stressful. And while I don't celebrate Christmas, I have taken part in activities in some countries.
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2017-12-17 17:28
I enjoy finding products that are different when I travel. Sometimes I find unusual/amusing products. Here are some different products from Taiwan.
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2017-12-09 18:36
The travel bucket list articles are getting out of hand and it's time to make them stop. We don't need lists of 50 or 100 places to travel.
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2017-12-04 18:46
A trip to Datanla Waterfall in Dalat, Vietnam. An escape from the tourist crowd leads to getting stuck in an elevator in nature.
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2017-11-27 15:31
It's holiday shopping season, so here's a list of traveler gift picks to help you find the right gift for the traveler on your list.
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2017-11-22 22:22
It's not easy to tell people about what I ate in Korea because I don't speak Korean. But the Korean food I ate was delicious.
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2017-11-16 13:27
Enjoy a seasonal dinner at Japan's premier organic farm-to-table restaurant NAA Farmer's Restaurant in Tsuruoka, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
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2017-11-14 14:50
The secondary purpose of my trip to Yogyakarta was to eat as much Indonesian food as possible. But three days in the city just wasn't enough to eat it all.
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