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Feasting at the Edge of the World (Part 2
A family restaurant in Iceland's remote Westfjords shows how adaptation and survival shape local cuisine.
Feasting at the Edge of the World (Part 1)
At Tjöruhúsið, a family restaurant in Iceland's remote Westfjords, the line between survival and cuisine disappears with each cast iron pan of fish.
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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TDG #014: Catching Up
Hey friends,
This is Skylar, the same person screaming at you over the interwebs about Albania for the last four
TDG #013: Blood Feuds and Mountains
Friends –
While we were in Albania, one of the stops was down south in a town called Gjirokastër. It'
TDG #012: The Albanian Kafe
The room is cast in a blue-gray hazy from the cigarette smoke. A couple of old couches and a few
Postcard #012: The Dog Days of Travel
TDG #011: A Photo Walk through Albania
Hey folks,
This past week I have grown one year older but have noticed more than one grey hair starting
TDG #010: The Chaos of an Albanian Bus Ride
To know the Albanian bus system is to know Albania.
TDG #009: Exploring the Schist Villages of Portugal
What comes to mind when you think of Portugal? Most might think of the beautiful beaches and rock formations of
TDG #008: Plovdiv Recs & Tacos
Hey friends,
This is Skylar, and this is still The Daily Grog newsletter.
After a month in Albania, we packed
City Guide: Plovdiv, Bulgaria [Updated: 2023]
A field guide on where to eat and drink around Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Postcard #011: Jazz and Rakia in Plovdiv
The Able Carry Max Backpack Review
The Able Carry Max is a great choice for shorter one-bag trips or as a supplemental pack for those of you who travel with checked luggage.
TDG #007: When shoulder season travel goes wrong
Hello friends,
I'm Skylar, and this is The Daily (weekly?) Grog newsletter.
It's damn near the
TDG #006 - A little housekeeping
Hey there friends,
This email is coming to you from a very wet and rainy Tirana, Albania. Can't
Postcard #010: A Scottish Road Trip
After a two-month-long whirlwind trip around Europe, we settle down for a little van life in Scotland.
Western Rise Evolution 2.0 Pant Review
If you're looking for one pair of pants to choose for your carry-on, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better option than the Western Rise Evolution Pant 2.0. If you were to pick one and only one pair of pants to bring with you on a trip, these would handle whatever you throw at them.
TDG #005: Who sets the menu?
The world's best restaurant, NOMA is shutting down at the end of 2024. But are we missing the point?
TDG #004: Sometimes travel gets the best of you
Hey folks,
This email is coming to you from Madrid, Spain. Steph and I just finished a week in Portugal
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