Exploring breweries in Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine has a lively, thriving, and growing craft beer scene. Its 17 breweries make for a 2.5 higher brewery density, at 1 per 3,900 residents... Continue reading →
Things to do in Augusta, Maine
If you travel to Maine, Augusta is unlikely to be on your destination list. Other than being a state capital, this dusty little town has little to off... Continue reading →
Washington, DC off the beaten path
Attending conferences, trainings, and legislative hearings around the country is a perk of my day job that helps keep my traveling spirit alive. One r... Continue reading →
NW Portland breweries: A comprehensive guide
Portland, Oregon, has the most breweries of any American city (70 as of December 31, 2016 plus another 35 in the metropolitan area) and it's the 6th i... Continue reading →
Most underrated Portland: Top picks
Over the past few years Portland, Oregon, has become a highly-rated tourist destination on the West Coast of the United States. The story of Portland ... Continue reading →
Heaven at home: Finding the best Oregon Pilsner
When I moved to the U.S. in 2003 I was skeptical about microbrews. Having been raised on Czech/Slovak lagers of the pilsner variety, the various produ... Continue reading →
A weekend trip: Astoria, Oregon
Perched on northern-most tip of the Oregon Coast, Astoria is not a beach destination like its neighbors to the south. Except for a few views from high... Continue reading →
How to do McMenamins: A guide to the funky Northwest empire
If Portland, Oregon, is the city "where young people go to retire," then McMenamins is our country club.The ubiquitous chain scattered throughout ... Continue reading →
