You learn a thing or two about traveling when you take 500+ flights across the globe.
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Most three-digit airport codes make sense. SFO is short for San Francisco, ATL is universally recognized as shorthand for Atlanta, and even IAH stands for the international airport of Houston. Visitors who travel to our neighbors to the north may notice that Canadian airport codes all seem to start with the same letter. Today, we …
2020 was a helluva year. From the very beginning of January through to the last weeks of December, 2020 provided us with crazy stories for 52 straight weeks. Luckily, we had plenty of time at home to sample six packs of new beer. To close out 2020, we give a nod to the double dry-hopped …
Brewery Spotlight: R.I.P. 2020 DDH IPA by TUPPS Brewery (McKinney, TX) Read More »
Hidden beaches. Breathtaking views. World-class diving. All of this and more is what you can expect from a trip to the tiny island of Bonaire nestled just north of Venezuela. Never heard of Bonaire? You’re not alone. Best known for having over 80 dive sites, scuba divers & snorkelers flock to this island paradise for …
Non-rev Destinations: A Guide to Visiting Bonaire (BON) Read More »
As I watched the sun cast long shadows across the boardwalk as it slipped below the horizon, I couldn’t help but notice a couple of longboarders effortlessly gliding by. They casually cruised alongside the ocean as if they didn’t have a care in the world. “Vacation personified,” I thought to myself as I saw the …
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Who is Goose Island Beer Company? Goose Island began in the late 80s as a small brewery in the Lincoln Park area of Chicago. In the craft beer world, that makes Goose Island among the pioneers of the industry. After producing beer in Chicagoland for over two decades, Goose Island was sold to mega-corporation A-B …
Phoenix holds a special place in my heart. I used to live there, and I watched the metro area expand & evolve over the years. My love for craft beer started in Phoenix, and PHX’s Sky Harbor International Airport has been one of my most frequent stops over the years. When you aren’t hiking or complaining …
Who is Saint Arnold Brewing Company? Saint Arnold touts itself as Texas’ Oldest Craft Brewery. While the folks brewing Shiner Bock at Spoetzl Brewery might challenge that claim, Saint Arnold has absolutely made a name for themselves in the Texas beer scene. Named after the patron saint of hop pickers & brewers, the team at …
Can we all agree that it is time to retire the phrase “traveling like a local”? If I had a nickel for every time I overheard someone say it, I would be rich enough to become a local in 5 of my favorite cities. Unfortunately, I don’t think anyone truly understands what they are asking …
Who is 3 Nations Brewing? Brewmaster Gavin Secchi started 3 Nations Brewing in an unassuming North Texas warehouse to brew his own versions of classic beer recipes inspired by three nations: Belgium, Germany, and England. The first three beers that 3 Nations ever produced were a German pale ale, a Belgian-inspired witbier, and an English …
COVID-19 has changed everything we know about travel. We changed how we eat, we changed how we get from place to place, and we changed what we look for in a travel destination. In 2020, we traded bustling downtown districts for socially distanced destinations. I search for nearby hiking trails instead of looking up the …
