A recent study found that the average person walks 900 miles a year…and drinks 22 gallons of beer. That makes 41 miles of walking to the gallon — not bad at all.
For people who love beer and travel and (wisely) don’t want to drive, these articles explore how to get around by using public transportation, bikes and your own two feet…with great suggested pubs to stop at along the way.
We’ll explore some of the best cities and countryside for walking, and provide suggestions on the best places to sit and enjoy a beer. And for those who prefer wine? Well, why not? We’ll throw in an occasional wine bar or enoteca too.
Drinking with George Washington in Philadelphia
George Washington was a Philadelphian. While he’s most often associated with Mount Vernon in Virginia, the truth is that he spent nearly his entire public life in Philadelphia, both as a general and president.In 1776, Philadelphia was the second largest city in the British Empire. With a population of 40,000 and some 6,000 impressive brick […]
Floating Through Mexico City Drinking Cerveza
Our barge had barely pushed away from shore before we were surrounded by other boats, all painted in equally bright colors. On one side, an old woman glided her skiff next to ours to offer roasted corn on a stick, the blackened kernels coated with lime and salt. On the other side, a floating bar […]
Biking ‘Round the San Francisco Bay
One of the most spectacular urban bike rides in the nation is also one of the easiest.In just a couple of hours of relaxed peddling, it’s possible to bike around San Francisco Bay, cross the famous Golden Gate Bridge, visit an old sailing ship, scale the ramparts of a Civil War fort, ride by marinas […]
Drinking Kalik with the Real Pirates of the Caribbean
“Are ye a pirate, sir? Well then, sign aboard,” says Joseph Garvey, brandishing a flintlock pistol as he beckons visitors into the Pirates of Nassau Museum. Called “the best pirate attraction in the world” by British pirate historian David Cordingly, (there can’t be much competition) the museum in downtown Nassau, Bahamas blends some corny Disney-like […]