Few items are as precious to a traveler as the bag they choose to travel with. What other possession best captures the essence of travel & wanderlust than the bag that accompanies you around the globe? We are fierce advocates of avoiding checked luggage whenever possible. Traveling with only a carry-on bag requires some strategic […]
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Who is Palmetto Brewing Company? Billed as the first licensed brewery to open its doors in South Carolina since Prohibition, Palmetto Brewing Co. has an interesting history. The name originally comes from a 19th century brewery that brewed beer in Charleston, SC. After shuttering in the early 20th century, the Palmetto name was resurrected in
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I am not ashamed to admit that I love browsing Instagram. Whenever I want to be inspired by new travel destinations or find sweet #avgeek photographs, swipe on over to Instagram and check out the latest pics (shameless plug: you can follow us on IG via @_StandbyWithMe). There are some great Instagram accounts out there
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Are you flying into DFW International Airport or DAL Love Field and looking for local breweries to try? Our team in the area has compiled a list of breweries in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex that have outdoor patios & beer gardens to allow for socially distanced drinking. White Rock Alehouse & Brewery – Dallas, TX
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So much of our traveling revolves around flying into hub airports and exploring the major cities they are situated in. Business travelers and nonrevs alike are familiar with layovers & short trips are familiar with such megahubs like Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Dallas-Ft. Worth, and Charlotte. Unfortunately, sometimes we get bored of the cities we visit
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Who is the Texas Ale Project? Started in 2014, Texas Ale Project touts itself as a family & veteran-owned brewery with a penchant for experimentation. Best known for the Fire Ant Funeral amber ale (a beer named after a fiery incident from head brewer Brent Thompson’s childhood), Texas Ale Project welcomes visitors to sample a
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Let’s be honest: the world of coffee is unnecessarily complex. Menus are full of foreign words you can’t pronounce, different drinks come in all sorts of sizes, and you are too scared to ask the barista too many questions because the guy behind you in line has been muttering loudly about how he is late
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No matter where we go, we find travelers constantly on the prowl for good coffee, good food, or good beer. We share that passion, and we want to shine a light on the tasty beers (and the creative people who make them) that we stumble upon during our trips. Every week is an opportunity for
I am a firm believer that you haven’t truly experienced a new place until you immerse yourself in its local cuisine. Traveling the world means pushing your boundaries and trying new dishes (even if they may be outside of your comfort zone). While you would be hard pressed to try sampling every nation’s famous dishes
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The Timbuk2 Bruce Pack is a striking backpack. It is big, it is heavy, and it was designed to be the ultimate bike commuting backpack. However, it’s large main compartment, waterproof exterior, and carry-on compliant size got us thinking. Could the Timbuk2 Bruce Pack bag also be the ultimate carry-on bag, too? Today, we review
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