What's your airport class? Bad news, that basic economy fare to Rome didn’t come with seats, and now you’re staring down the barrel of 32B. What’s your number - $50? $75? You’ll probably pony up $200 to feel your legs when you land and they know it. Now i... See more
A few good pubs in The Cotswolds A good pub is my Roman Empire. I think about them at least daily. Not just because I have opinions about pubs, I do, which is probably not surprising if you’ve been around these parts for a while now. But also because pubs... See more
Your Uber won't stop for soba 04/25/2026 - Tokyo, Japan After a minute or so at the intersection, I saw a big cluster of cars coming my way. I stretched out my hand, signaling for salvation. No luck. Another wave of cars, still nothing. Figuring it must b... See more
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