A night in Takayama Hey friends - Apologies for being a little quiet lately. I was in Japan for the past 12 days and since it was my first time in the country, hell, my first time in that part of the world, I wanted to be fully immersed. So my publishing ... See more
A walk through Arles, France Welcome to The Daily Grog! If you like what you see and read, think about buying me a beer once a month by becoming a paid subscriber ($7/Month, $70/Year). Paid subscribers to The Daily Grog get a, my, access to, and other pai... See more
The Story of Poitín - a Conversation with Pádraic Ó Griallais from Micil Distillery The first time I tried poitín I had to hide my reaction as I choked it back. I remember it was strong as hell, but of course I could handle it, I was a man. In reality I w... See more
In Pictures, White Gold in the Cascades Hey friends - it’s been a strange autumn here in the Pacific Northwest. Fall is the best time of the year to camp and even get one or two backpacking trips in if the weather permits. When the air turns crisp and the... See more
paid-only post Nov 14, 2025 City Guides The Paris Guide Going to Paris soon? We should talk. This post is for paying subscribers only Subscribe to continue reading Subscribe now Already have an account? Sign in City Guide: Porto → A field guide on where t... See more