An important seaport city on the Baltic coast, Gdańsk has been a contested area throughout history. Early Gdańsk was part of the Polish state, but was annexed by Prussia and later incorporated into the German empire in 1871. From 1807-1814 and 1920-1939, it operated as a free city-state known as the Free City of Danzig.... Continue Reading →
You may know Boston for the historic sites that make up its core - the Freedom Trail that weaves through the downtown and north end up into Charlestown - but Boston's Seaport District offers a distinctly different Boston experience. The Seaport District of Boston lies across the Fort Point Channel from Downtown Boston. It's a... Continue Reading →
As a city with a large German population in its early days, it's no surprise that Cincinnati, Ohio has a rich history of brewing. Brewers built lagering cellars and tunnels throughout the city's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, building a brewing empire that lasted until the Prohibition era sent many of them out of business. With the craft... Continue Reading →
This past summer I traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio for the first time. It was a tennis trip, with my primary goal being to attend the Cincinnati Open held just outside of Cincinnati in Mason, Ohio. I added on about two full days of time for exploring the city as well. Cincy is an interesting blend... Continue Reading →
In April this year, I visited Indianapolis for the second time for a work conference. I was there for about five days, flying in on a Sunday morning and leaving on Thursday evening. Despite a full work schedule, I got to get out in the city and do a few things I didn't have the... Continue Reading →
While Austin tends to get more of a reputation as one of Texas' biggest craft beer cities, the beer scene in Houston has also blossomed over the years, with currently over 25 breweries in Houston and plenty more beyond city limits. I was in Houston for a work conference in January, and while I didn't... Continue Reading →
In January I had the opportunity to travel to Houston, Texas for a conference. It was my first time visiting the city, and I had an afternoon on the front end of the conference for exploring, and a few opportunities to eat out around town. Here are some of the highlights of my stay in... Continue Reading →
San Francisco is a cultural melting pot that lends to a great diversity of cuisines. From mission burritos to spicy ramen, you're guaranteed to leave full. I stayed in San Francisco for a full week in January, giving me a good amount of time to eat my way around the city. Here are some of... Continue Reading →
California ranks number one when it comes to beer: it's the state with the highest number of breweries per capita, and highest beer production, with over 3 million barrels of craft beer produced per year. The city of San Diego has a high concentration of breweries, and I got to try a few local brews... Continue Reading →
As of the end of 2023, the state of Arizona was home to 133 craft breweries, with the highest concentration being in its two most populous cities Phoenix and Tucson. I had a chance to visit both Phoenix and Tucson along with Tombstone in June of 2024, and sipped on a good selection of the... Continue Reading →
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