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4 Breweries the Beer Lover Will Die for in Texas

The Texas beer scene is going through a revolution. In the 2018 World Beer Cup, the state took home 11 medals — the most it has ever garnered at the event. The year before, at the...

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5 Things That Should Be on Your California Bucket List

California is a massive state, with myriad habitats ranging from blazing deserts to enchanted forests to cliff-lined beaches. Narrowing down where to go and what to see when you’re planning a visit to this...

Culture Shock: What to Expect When Coming Back from Thailand

It’s been about 36 hours now since I’ve returned home from my two and a half week trip to Thailand. Things went rather well, and I’ll have plenty more to say about it later....

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A Trip, But to Where?

My adventures through the world are continuing. I’m about to board a flight to Laguardia Airport, and from there I’ll connect to my final destination. This is kind of a big trip, so I’m...

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A Trip to Chicago, Day 3

Monday mornings are usually reserved for grumblings and self-loathing. However, this Monday was a bit of a change, as it was the final day of our trip to Chicago. We arose early and had...

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A Chicago Weekend, Day 2

Morning came quickly, but we were in no hurry to rush into the day. We let it unfold slowly, savoring the taste and feel of 2017. Finally though, we began day 2 of our...

New Year's Eve in Chicago

A Weekend in Chicago, Day 1

New Year’s Eve is always a fun time of celebrating with friends. However, this year, Drew and I decided to take a different approach. It had been months since our last excursion, meaning that...

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Lake Erie Wine Country Trail Itinerary, Day 2

It was too much to record our entire Lake Erie Wine Country trip in one post, so here is part two. If you missed part one, go back and check it out here. Anyway, to...

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Lake Erie Wine Country Itinerary, Day 1

Unbeknownst to many, the Lake Erie region has a treasure trove of wineries. In fact, the area has even created a Lake Erie Wine Country trail to promote them all. This littering of wineries spreads from...

Super Sexy Highlighted Pens Fan From Czech Republic

This is amazing, really. During the famous Pardubice Steeplechase in the Czech Republic, I noticed this man wearing a PITTSBURGH PENGUINS jacket. I was super stunned for a moment, but then sprang into action,...