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A somewhat serious framework for figuring out what’s actually worth eating on the road.
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In San Cristóbal, Comal is about the food
One Mexican chef's lifelong journey with food.
In Bogotá, Prudencia makes its own rules
On a peckish, food-driven walk through the La Candelaria neighborhood in Bogotá, I came across two tall, sturdy wooden doors.
In Chile, progress might have to come from chefs
It was the most rain the city had seen in weeks, maybe months. It was unrelenting, but so was my
On Packing Light: The Complete One-Bag Packing List
A one-bag packing list designed for indefinite travel across multiple climates and locations.
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Raicilleros, Philosopher Kings (Part 1)
What is raicilla? And unlearning everything you know about tequila and mezcal.
Puerto Vallarta Redux
Some raicilla, an engorged tick, and an awkward encounter.
The Cellar - April 2024
Writing about oysters, freelancer plight, and printing photos.
Portrait of a Topped Tulip
A photo essay about fallen flowers.
On Harvesting Oysters
An article in Eater and the best-kept culinary secret in Washington State.
The Cellar - March 2024
Some prints and upcoming trips.
Puerto Vallarta: The Road to El Tuito
A lazy attempt to find some raicilla
Puerto Vallarta: Searching for Birria
¿Dónde está la mejor birria de la ciudad?
Welcome to my personal hell
And notes on margarita time.
A Minimal Packing List for Women
Whether you're planning a trip for 10 days or over a year, this packing list has you covered.
TMT - Thank You + Resources + Questions
Wrapping it all up.
TMT Day 16 - The Final Pub Crawl
Having a few pints with a politician.
TMT Day 14 & 15 - The Swan, York
On a pub's importance to the community.
TMT Day 13 - Peter
It's bloody hard.
TMT Day 11 & 12 - Beddgelert, Wales
Some hillwalking in the Welsh countryside.
TMT Day 10 - Yule Log (Pub Edition)
A few minutes of fireside relaxation in an English pub.
TMT Day 9 - The Woolpack
The publican is simply a steward.
TMT Day 8 - A Visit to Hook Norton Brewery
Visiting a regional brewery with a few tied houses.