A Local’s Guide to Wine in Amsterdam: Wine Bars, Shops & More

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From Dutch grape varieties to natural orange wines, and from sparkling sensations to wine bars offering the perfect pairing, the Dutch capital has something for every oenophile. Read on for the ultimate guide to wine in Amsterdam. If you’re contemplating what people drink in the Netherlands, you might think of the famous Dutch beers like […]

Speakeasy Bars in London: Unlock the Secret to Amazing Cocktails

Bar tender handing out an elegant cocktail class filled with orange liquid in a dark club, bar, or speakeasy

The speakeasy renaissance is upon us and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. In big cities around the planet—New York, Paris, Hong Kong, Sydney, to name a few—hidden cocktail dens are thriving. And this very much includes London. Some say the pandemic caused the phenomenon, that drinkers want to feel they’re […]

A Beginner’s Guide to Dutch Jenever (& Where to Try It)

Jenever is to the Netherlands what vodka is to Poland or whisky is to Scotland. And that means – whether you’re drinking it straight up or as part of a cocktail – it’s a must-try when visiting Amsterdam. Pronounced ye-NAY-ver in Dutch (or “geneva” in English), jenever is the quintessential Dutch spirit – so much […]

Strictly Spritz: Naples Spritz Crawl

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While aperitivo is a wonderful pre-dinner tradition all over Italy, this guide will not talk about aperitivo. We’re here to talk strictly business, and that business is spritz in Naples.  The drink has its origins in the Veneto region in the North as far back as the 1800s and is made with prosecco, bitter aperitif, […]

The Best Happy Hours in NYC

Drinking booze outside the home can be expensive. Especially in New York City, where the average cocktail is starting to hover around the $20 mark. But there is a solution. It’s called “happy hour,” of course. And the reason it’s merry is that, at least for an hour or two (sometimes more, see below), drink […]

The Best Cocktail Bars in NYC: 11 Places with Unforgettable Drinks

A full counter of bottles of spirits in front of a window looking out at the Manhattan skyline

New York City is a drinking town. There are bars of every stripe here: dive bars, generic Irish pubs, wine bars, craft breweries, sake bars, and drinking dens that specialize in specific spirits such as mezcal, gin, or absinthe. But what about the best cocktail bars in NYC? Indeed, New York has some of the […]

7 Best Places for Aperitivo in Florence (& How to Do It Like a Fiorentino!)

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Sometimes travel introduces you to flavor. Sometimes it’s history. And sometimes, in the case of Italy’s beloved aperitivo, it’s a little bit of both.  Dining in Italy is almost always an experience above and beyond the meal, and aperitivo is no exception. Aperitivo is about unwinding after work, having a light snack and a drink […]

How to Order Drinks in Spanish Like a Local

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Your bags are packed, your tickets are booked, and you’re counting down the days until you arrive in Spain. Now, all that’s left to do is brush up on those important Spanish phrases—and no, we’re not talking about “¿Dónde está el baño?” Serious matters only—you want to be sure you know how to order drinks […]