10 pictures from hiking in the Bay Area
Last December, I received plenty of advice before moving from North Carolina to California. And a few parting gifts, as well. But no advice and no gifts have come in more handy than Ann Marie…
10 pictures from Sierra Nevada Beer Camp
I recently returned from an incredible trip to Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Chico, California. As a winner of the brewery’s video contest (watch my video), I was a lucky member of Beer Camp No.…
Follow me at Sierra Nevada Beer Camp
This week, I will live out a beer lover’s dream. Golden Ticket in hand, I’ll attend Beer Camp No. 95 at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Over the course of two days and three nights, my…
I’ve got a Golden Ticket to Sierra Nevada Beer Camp
It’s just a plain old piece of paper. A flimsy, 3.5″x7.5″ sheet of glossy card stock. Fold it and it will certainly crease. Rip it and it will most definitely tear. Trade it for cash…
10 pictures from Bruges
Imagine a city from a fairy tale, complete with narrow cobblestone streets, ancient architecture, and picturesque canals. Now, throw in a chocolate shop on every corner, endlessly amazing beer destinations, a bike-friendly path to a…
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10 pictures of bicycles in Amsterdam
If you love bikes, it’s hard not to love Amsterdam. With an abundance of bike paths, bike racks, and bike garages, it’s no surprise that the capital of the Netherlands is the most bicycle-friendly city in the world. It’s so friendly that bicycles outnumber cars…
10 pictures from Oktoberfest
Had you asked me to paint a picture of Oktoberfest (before my first trip to the festival), you would have seen enormous beer steins carried by strong, voluptuous women in a tent filled to capacity with thousands of thirsty tourists. For the most part, it…
10 pictures from Normandy
For the second leg of our European vacation, Carie and I toured most of the D-Day sites in Normandy. A range of emotions hit me there. Pride, confusion, and anger, to name a few. But more than anything, I felt a sense of gratitude to…
10 pictures from Mont-Saint-Michel, France
On the first leg of our European vacation, Carie and I flew to Paris, rented a car, and drove straight to Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO heritage site on the Northwestern coast of France. It’s a tidal island, meaning that it’s connected to the mainland by a…
Back in America
Carie and I just returned from a history- and beer-themed European vacation. We brought back solemn memories from walking the D-Day beaches at Normandy and touring the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. Mementos from drinking great beer from Oktoberfest and Belgium. A stockpile of delicious chocolates…