Over the past few years, I’ve been on a quest to find the best non-alcoholic drinks along with drinks that are low in caffeine and … Read the rest
Category: Tastes
The “where’ and “what” of eating and drinking.
8 Great Scottsdale Coffeehouses — No Starbucks Allowed!
At a Glance: 8 Great Scottsdale Coffeehouses
- Regroup Coffee + Bicycles
- Echo Coffee
- Sip Coffee & Beer
- FourtillFour Cafe
- Berdena’s Fine Coffee & Food
- Press
6 Great Places to Drink Craft Beer in Arizona
There’s some pretty good craft beer in Arizona, even though some breweries have come and gone.
There are some absolutely top-tier breweries that rise above … Read the rest
Testing the SOS Hydration Mix
Hydration is the difference between a good ride and a low-down, cramp-filled, no-good sufferfest that will make you regret ever getting on a bicycle (or … Read the rest
Visiting Seattle with a Kid
Back in September, I took my first trip to Seattle with a kid. Well, not just any random kid – my own, of course.
I’d … Read the rest
We All Need to Stop Being Wusses and Eat Crickets
Americans need to stop being wusses and eat crickets. This hit me as I finished off an Impossible Burger. Or rather, an Impossible Slider.
I … Read the rest
Going to Finland” 4 Reasons to Try Sahti During Your Visit.
I didn’t go to Finland to drink sahti. But tracking down the traditional Finnish beer made a nice side quest during our visit a few … Read the rest
Costa Rican Craft Beer in 2018
Costa Rican craft beer just wasn’t a thing during my first visit nearly 15 years ago. That’s changed, with a wide variety of breweries stretching … Read the rest
Costa Rica Coffee in 2018
You’ve probably heard that Costa Rica coffee is ridiculously good. That’s … Read the rest
How I Fly with Craft Beer Without Spilling a Drop
Whenever I travel, I’m on the lookout for craft beer that I can’t find at home. Often, I want to take some home with me. … Read the rest
Four Days in Denver
We recently escaped the summer heat to spend a few days near Denver. I wanted to go mountain biking, and we all wanted to stroll … Read the rest
48 Hours in Atlanta – Business Travel Edition
I recently had a chance to spend 48 hours in Atlanta. Since it was strictly for business, I didn’t have much time for recreation. … Read the rest
Riding Hard with Fuel100 Electro-Bites: A Review
For the first time in a few weeks, I did a long mountain bike without a stash of Fuel100 Electro-Bites. I’d run completely out … Read the rest
My Favorite Bars for Craft Beer in New Zealand Edition
If you like traveling and craft beer, I have a destination for you: New Zealand. The Kiwis grow all sorts of great stuff in their … Read the rest
9 Places to Get Nitro Cold Brew (Updated October 2021)
Right now, Starbucks is pretty pleased with itself over the nitro cold brew it’s pouring at select locations around the country.
Just don’t ask where … Read the rest
Twelve Hours in New York City
New York City has never been high on my list of travel destinations. But I finally got out of the airport for a look around … Read the rest
Four Cheap Things to Do in Jeju, South Korea
Travel guidebooks sometimes call Jeju “the Hawaii of South Korea.” Though it falls short of Hawaii’s scenery, I really liked it. It has everything from … Read the rest
48 Hours in Utah
Believe it or not, I did not cause a single person to spontaneously combust during my visit to Utah. I understand why this might be … Read the rest
First Impressions of Toronto
On paper, I’m nothing you’d expect from an Arizonan. I have an instinctive grasp of hockey. I’m a member of the local curling club. Really, … Read the rest
Maverick Coffee in Scottsdale – A Quick Review
When I was in Australia and New Zealand, I discovered flat whites and the joy of savory snacks along with coffee. Here in the U.S., … Read the rest