The Grog Guide to Paris Is there anything else to say about Paris? The city is beautiful, home to beautiful people and beautiful food. Is it pretentious? Yeah, a bit. Does it deserve it all? Maybe. In all seriousness, the first time I didn’t know what to expect. It’s a big enough city to find …
This might be a hot take, but I’m not the biggest fan of museums when I’m traveling. And it usually has nothing to do with the museum itself, it’s mostly the lines and hoards of people that make them a bit less palatable. Sure, sometimes you just need to go to the Louvre to be …
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Paris is such a beautiful, you’ll most likely just wander around for hours. To keep those feet going, here is some of the best coffee in Paris.
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Dubrovnik is beautiful city perched on the coast. The deep blue of the Adriatic Sea contrasts with the red roof tiles of the Old Town.
Pros Spill/weather resistant Comfortable Look nice, can pair with most styles Odor resistant Cons Fabric is on the thin side, so not very suitable for frigid weather Price I’m pretty obsessed with travel gear. How can I fit everything that I need into one bag? Recently I was in search of pants. Specifically, a travel …
Oh, the Holidays, there’s nothing quite like getting hammered and pretending to enjoy your family’s company. I jest…kind of. But with the weather starting to get precarious and the daylight virtually gone, drinking indoors becomes the de facto activity. And with COVID still plaguing the world, most of those drinks are likely to be consumed in the …
One of Italy’s most underrated and under appreciated contributions to the world is amaro. The spirit has a rich history and even richer flavor.
The Grog Guide to Portland, OR Stumptown. City of Roses. Bridgetown. Home of The Daily Grog. Portland will always hold a special place in my heart. This is a weird, eclectic yet magical city that calls home to many of our favorite vices: the most strip clubs, breweries, and coffee shops per capita in the …
Parks, bridges, books, there is plenty of everything in Portland. Between all the booze and food, here are some of my personal favorite sights in Portland. Powell’s City of Books This one probably isn’t much of a surprise. Powell’s is an iconic, Portland legend that has been around for years. Even if you’re not a …
I’m sitting on a bus up to NYC, swiping through various “Best of” lists, trying to plan my annual Thanksgiving trip abroad. It was late October, and all I had was a plane ticket to London; neither Steph nor I could figure out exactly where we wanted to go. Do we want mountain villages? Whiskey …
On my annual thanksgiving trip abroad this past year (this time to Paris), I had maybe one of the most nightmarish travel experiences of my life. It’s a long story for another post, but the short version is that about 3 hours into my flight, Air France decided that we had to go all the way …
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“What did it matter? I was a young writer and I wanted to take off. Somewhere along the line I knew there’d be girls, visions, everything; somewhere along the line the pearl would be handed to me.” – Jack Kerouac “Sometimes it’s a little better to travel than to arrive.” – Robert Prisig Jack Kerouac. …
There are a few things that come to mind when someone mentions Portland. Likely you think about hipsters and Portlandia first, the second is probably beer. About 75% of the nations hops are grown in Yakima valley, so it should come at no surprise that Portland is home to some of the best breweries in …
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The Local Beer When you’re in a new place, you gotta try the local brew, no? Drinking local is a small window into the soul of people. Maybe growing up in Portland, where I could try a new brewery every weekend, and it would probably take me a few years, gave me this allure to …
Portland is a foodie city. Period. Where some cities shine in the upscale, fine dining varieties, Portland does things a bit different. Even though the city has gone through the transformations in the past few years, you can still feel the blue collar origins of Portland in the food. Okay, maybe there’s a little pretentiousness….Between all …
As far as I’m concerned, Portland is where the coffee renaissance in the United States started. The words single-origin, fair-trade, were likely first uttered by some bearded hipster in this city. There’s so much to eat and drink here, you’ll need all the coffee you can get. My list will guide you to the best …
Every morning, I engage in a sacred ritual. It’s a ritual that most people perform, one where you make the world suddenly turn and life resume. I’m talking, of course, about coffee. My coffee ritual might sound a little strange to you, however. First off, I use an Aeropress. If you’re not familiar with an Aeropress, …
The Grog Guide toLondon London is a big ass city. I’m serious. The first few times I had been to this city, I underestimated the sheer size of the greater London area. But that means it has plenty to offer for any traveler, just be prepared to spend a few minutes on the tube. That …
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So you’re in London and you want to feel cultured and cool. Well, between the coffee, the food, and the drinks, these are some of the best sights in London. The Shard Yup, that new fancy looking building you’ll see in all recent London skyline pictures of late. But the views are great, and there …
There is so much to do and see in London, you’ll need to be aptly caffeinated and prepped to see it all. Fortunately for you there is some great coffee in London and our guide has got you covered. Between all the meals and sight seeing, make sure your fueled up with all the great …
Ditch the suitcase, grab a backpack and set off on your adventure. Though only bringing a small backpack on a multi-week journey might sound crazy, the freedom and liberation is unparalleled.
At the ripe old age of 28, I’ve finally realized that I travel like an old man. As an athlete, I’ve had a few bumps and bruises along the way; numerous sprained ankles, broken bones, torn ACL, bone spurs (the real kind, not the Donald Trump ones), to name a few. And I think they’re …
The Grog Guide toLisbon I could talk about the beautiful sunsets. Or maybe the terracotta roofs. Or, perhaps, I could talk about the incredible azulejos throughout the city. But no, I’m going to talk about the sidewalks. Don’t get me wrong, all of the other aspects of Lisbon are great, but every time I reminisce …
With an influx tourism lately, especially Americans, there’s no surprise that the coffee in Lisbon has stepped up its game in the past few years. It’s definitely a big help while you’re trying to eat and drink your way through Lisbon. Fábrica Coffee Roasters When you step in this coffee shop, you’ll immediately feel like …
The streets are so beautiful in Lisbon, it would be easy to just stroll through the city, awestruck for days on end. But between all the walking, eating, and drinking, there are a few good sights in Lisbon. Praça Júlio de Castilho This is by far my favorite park in Lisbon. It’s tucked away in …
I’m lucky enough to live in the Pacific Northwest of the United States at the moment. Maybe not necessarily lucky by coronavirus standards; we were one of the original hotspots and continue to grapple with it. But I am fortunate since escaping into some of the most beautiful mountains in the world is less than …
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Arguably the drink that started it all for me, rakia is a sneaky good liquor that you’ve probably never heard of until now. My first trip abroad, ever, was to Switzerland and Serbia. Yes, those are two random-ass countries to pair together on your first international trip. So how did you end up there, you …
The Grog Guide toPrague Beautiful, old world charm packed into a modern and vibrant city. When you step out of the train station in Prague, you immediately realize that all the stereotypes are rightly justified. The city is impeccably beautiful but still manages to usher in a new age of travel and dining. Though traditional …
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