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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 southern Portugal and the Algarve coast. For some, it might be sipping on wine and port in the Duoro Valley. I'd hazard a guess that most haven'
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 our bags and headed back to Latin America. First stop: Mexico City. But I'll be honest, I was a little sad leaving that part of the world. My
City Guide: Plovdiv, Bulgaria [Updated: 2023]
A field guide on where to eat and drink around Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
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 end of January, and my ever-slowing synapses find it hard to believe that the first month of this year is about done. It's even harder to believe that
TDG #006 - A little housekeeping
Hey there friends, This email is coming to you from a very wet and rainy Tirana, Albania. Can't wait to tell you all more about this beautiful country. We've been in Tirana for roughly a week and have another three or so to go. This is
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?
