Oct 27th, 2011 at 6:00PM:
The humble ham and cheese sandwich is a basic staple of the travel diet. In nearly every country I've traveled to, I can count on finding a cheap and tasty toasted ham and cheese at a snack bar or cafe while exploring a new city. With a nice glass of local wine or a cold beer, this simple sandwich can be sublime. The Spanish, however, have made ham an art form, noted by this display in Barcelona ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Photo of the Day - Barcelona jamon
Oct 27th, 2011 at 6:00PM:
The humble ham and cheese sandwich is a basic staple of the travel diet. In nearly every country I've traveled to, I can count on finding a cheap and tasty toasted ham and cheese at a snack bar or cafe while exploring a new city. With a nice glass of local wine or a cold beer, this simple sandwich can be sublime. The Spanish, however, have made ham an art form, noted by this display in Barcelona ...10 bizarre beers you probably haven't heard of
Oct 15th, 2011 at 12:00PM: And you thought adding hints of blueberry and flavors of pumpkin to your brew was unique? Check out this list of 10 bizarre beers and you'll be thinking that cherry ale is as boring as water.
Pizza Beer
Pizza Beer was created by Tom and Athena Seefurth in Campton Township, Illinois, when they had a surplus of tomatoes. The process of creating this brew involves mashing a Margarita pizza and ...Wilfie and Nell, a social experience in the West Village, New York
Oct 2nd, 2011 at 12:00PM: After hearing about Wilfie and Nell as being a great pickup bar as well as a great place to meet friendly people, my girlfriends and I decided to check it out and see if what we heard was true. On the website, the restaurant claims to not take reservations as to create the ambiance of an "informal gathering". Patrons are also encouraged to take a seat wherever there is room at a table, including ...October is American Cheese Month!
Sep 18th, 2011 at 11:00AM: It's amazing it took this long, what with national hot dog month, ice cream month, and clogged artery month (okay, I made that one up), but now we have a new reason to check in with our cardiologists.
The American Cheese Society ACS) has announced the launch of American Cheese Month, an annual celebration of America's artisan, farmstead, and specialty cheeses, and the farmers, cheesemakers, ...The Great British Beer Festival has more than 700 ways to quench your thirst
Aug 2nd, 2011 at 2:00PM: Finding a delicious brew in London is never hard, thanks to its thriving pub culture. But if you're in London this week between August 2 and 6, you may want to head over to Earls Court for the Great British Beer Festival, which bills itself as the largest beer festival in Britain.
Organized by the Campaign for Real Ale, a lobbying group that "promotes the brewing, selling, and drinking of real ...Connecticut Beer Trail holds second official "Bikes and Beers" tour in Granby July 31st
Jul 28th, 2011 at 4:30PM: Far be it from the People to not abide by the Constitution. On July 31st, Granby is holding its second "Bikes & Beers" tour along the Connecticut Beer Trail (it's the Constitution State, FYI. Yeah, I didn't know, either).
Connecticut seems obsessed with food and drink-themed pathways: there's the new Hot Dog Trail, the Ice cream and Sundae Drive (cute), and the Wine Trail. Why the fixation? ...Boulder's Chautauqua Park: more than just hiking and climbing
Jul 27th, 2011 at 10:30AM: The Chautauqua Movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries provided millions of Americans with cultural, educational, and entertainment experiences that included concerts, classes, lectures, and exhibitions. It was, to quote Teddy Roosevelt, "The most American thing in America." Ask most Americans today what a Chautauqua is, and odds are, you'll get a blank stare.
Until recently, I too ...SkyMall Monday: Remote Control Beverage Cooler
Jul 4th, 2011 at 1:30PM: Summer's here and it's time to kick back by the pool with some ice cold drinks. The problem with spending time outside, however, is that you end up far away from your refrigerator. How is one supposed to keep himself refreshed when all of the Zima is chilling in the kitchen (assuming, of course, that said kitchen is in Japan, where Zima is still produced)? You can't be expected to get up from your ...Yuengling will make its way into Ohio bars
Jun 20th, 2011 at 7:30PM: Here is some good news for Ohioans and visitors to the Buckeye State: Yuengling beer will make its way into bars throughout Ohio by the end of the year. Already served in thirteen states up and down the Eastern seaboard, the beer has so far not made its way inland – even though it is brewed right next door in Pennsylvania.
What took Yuengling, a company whose claim to fame is the oldest ...London's seamy side revealed in new exhibition
May 26th, 2011 at 4:00PM:
London has always had an underworld, a dangerous side. Just go out late on a Saturday night and you're sure to see a fight. For many, the hint of danger is one of the city's attractions, at least if you don't have to deal with it full time.
Back in the 18th and 19th century, there was nothing attractive about the St. Giles Rookery. It got its name because tiny apartments were stacked atop one ...Drink up, it's American Craft Beer Week
May 20th, 2011 at 11:00AM: Traveling stateside this weekend? You're in luck: It's American Craft Beer Week, and events celebrating the art of beer are taking place at brewpubs and microbreweries in all 50 states.
I've always been a big believer in seeking out the best locally-produced brews wherever I travel, and as the craft brewing boom continues in the U.S. I've found my beer travels in America to be especially ...Tour Belgium breweries by bike
Apr 25th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Cycling tours continue to grow in popularity as active travelers discover the joys of exploring a destination in a slower, yet very immersive fashion. Riders have the opportunity to take in more scenery, commune with nature, and interact more directly with locals, as they pedal their way through a variety of countries all over the world. But a company called ExperiencePlus! is putting their own ...Ten great food co-ops in the western U.S.
Apr 22nd, 2011 at 1:30PM: If the concept of food cooperatives conjures up images of burning bras and withered, wormy produce, hear me out. The times they have a'changed, and today's co-ops (about 500 nationwide) can be the hometown equivalent of a certain high-end, multi-billion-dollar, national green grocery chain. As with farmers markets, all are not created equal, but when you hit upon a good one, it's easy to see why ...New British beer is first to contain Viagra, commemorates Royal Wedding
Apr 19th, 2011 at 4:30PM: Prince William may be losing his hair, but it seems a bit presumptuous to assume that he's lost his mojo, as well. But that won't stop Scottish craft brewer BrewDog from releasing Royal Virility Performance on April 29th. The world's first beer to be enhanced with Viagra, the 7.5-percent ABV India Pale Ale also contains purported natural aphrodisiacs Horny Goat Weed and chocolate, as well as "a ...Latin America on a budget: Bogota, Colombia
Apr 19th, 2011 at 11:00AM:
Not all the glowing stories about Colombia's travel revival are true: a visit to Bogota can still be dangerous. I actually found myself in peril my first day in Colombia's capital when I went for some authentic lunch. As I sat down for my first Colombian meal, a friendly local recommended the "Bandeja Paisa," a hearty Colombian dish. Why not, I thought? Except his innocent meal was not what it ...Portland, Oregon: myth or reality?
Feb 2nd, 2011 at 10:15PM: Just saying the name Portland, Oregon, brings all sorts of images to mind. Bicycling vegans. Farmer's markets. Good beer. Hipsters with ironic mustaches (him), oversized glasses (her), and skinny jeans (everyone!). A national media darling for some time, the city and its inhabitants are now being perfectly skewered in the IFC series Portlandia. The story of Portland is being told as a wonderland ...Photo of the day - Lunch in Serbia
Jan 20th, 2011 at 5:00PM:
One of the best parts of traveling is indulging in a few vices. The "hey, I'm on vacation!" attitude enables you to order dessert, have a glass of wine with lunch, and not worry about the calories you're taking in, especially as you figure you'll burn them off walking around museums or hiking the countryside. This photo by Flickr user eolone in Serbia shows some of the best travel food groups: ...SkyMall Monday: Tex The Armadillo Can Holder
Jan 17th, 2011 at 1:00PM: The NFL playoffs are heating up and soon people will be gathering for Super Bowl parties all across the world. The problem with Super Bowl parties - and all winter parties for that matter - is that cold weather requires you to entertain your guests indoors. That means that your home could sullied by muddy shoes, clumsy drunks and, perhaps worst of all, inconsiderate people who don't use coasters. ...Daily Pampering: Prague's The Augustine luxe beer spa treatment
Jan 7th, 2011 at 4:00PM: Prague's luxe hotel The Augustine, which overlooks the Wallenstein Gardens, is a historic seven-building complex that includes the St. Thomas Monastery – a building that dates back to the 13th century. The monastery is also the home of St. Thomas beer, the brewing of which can be traced back to 1352.
Yeah, yeah, so we all know you'd like a glass of the frosty stuff. But what about a ...Worlds most expensive beer made from Antarctic ice
Dec 3rd, 2010 at 8:00AM: Australian beer maker Nail Brewing revealed the secret behind its latest ale, which set a new record for the most expensive beer ever produced when it was sold at auction last month. The new limited edition brew, which was produced and sold for charity, was made from melted Antarctic ice.
Dubbed Antarctic Nail Ale, the beer first went on the auction block to raise money for the Sea Sheperd ...
